Handbook 2018
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YOUR HANDBOOK Within this handbook we want to introduce you to the different service offerings as well as
student initiatives – from students, for students. It points out possibilities for getting active and engaged besides the lecture rooms at the university. Additionally, the most important dates
and information regarding your start of studies here at the University of Liechtenstein will be presented.
COURSE PROGRAM
INFORMATION
STUDY
SERVICE OFFERS STUDENT
INITIATIVES RESEARCH
IN CASE YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AFTER READING THIS HANDBOOK - CONCERNING THE UNIVERSITY, THE STUDY PROGRAMS OR THE STUDENT INITIATIVES - PLEASE CONTACT THE WELCOME GUIDES VIA E-MAIL WELCOME@UNI.LI
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WELCOME
Dear students Congratulations for choosing the University of Liechtenstein as your place of further education!
Realizing your academic goals or an outstanding labor market possibilities are for sure main reasons for your choice of university. And of course self-development possibilities as well as the further development of your personality are also connected with this.
At the University of Liechtenstein, you for sure will be able to realize these ideas and plans very well. Not only a very supporting and personal environment between professors and
students argue for that, but also different kinds of offers and possibilities to commit yourself throughout your studies with different initiatives.
Young, personal and entrepreneurial – that’s what describes our University of Liechtenstein. Therefore, you are requested to shape your studies here actively from the very beginning.
Make full use of the possibilities during your time here: Embedded in a traditional and
creative environment you can seize future-oriented projects and initiatives with your fellow
students, or get committed in a club or association. Experience the international spirit in our Bachelor’s and Master’s programs as well as a highly recommended semester abroad at one of our renowned partner universities.
The close combination of theory and practice, as well as the integral orientation and
interconnectedness ensure that you have an exciting time ahead, filled with valuable experiences and achievements, which will leave its marks for your further life.
The University of Liechtenstein and its stakeholder are proud to welcome you as
responsible personalities and to share a lifelong connection with you as future alumnae and
alumni after your graduation.
We are very much looking forward to meeting you in person and to accompany you during your studies.
Jürgen Brücker President
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WELCOME
Dear Freshmen, I am delighted to welcome you to the student community of the University of Liechtenstein.
A new chapter of your life is going to start soon, which often brings a lot of questions with it. We – the student’s office SPINNEREI – therefore tried to answer some of your
possible questions in this handbook. You will find useful information regarding studies, campus life, student organizations and leisure time on the following pages.
Studies always require a lot of time, effort and learning but we have the opinion that it is
equally necessary to enjoy your time and relax! That’s what we are here for: «events and more» is our slogan and we feel responsible for your student-life outside of the lecture
rooms. We organize events, excursions, go-kart-tournaments, poker nights, pub-crawls
and much more for you! But every student initiative is as good as their members, therefore your ideas, inputs and feedback will always be highly appreciated.
We are looking forward to getting to know you personally during the welcome week, anytime in our office (G216) or wherever we meet on campus: we are there for you and your concerns. We wish you a great summer semester and can’t wait to meet you all! Yours,
Julien Julien
Students’ office SPINNEREI
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GENERAL
GENERAL INFORMATION Studies – Central Service Desk The Central Service Desk (CSD) directly at the main entrance is your first port of call for any
information, as well as for all queries regarding courses or anything else. The staff members at the CSD will help you – or get you in touch with the responsible person. Regular opening hours during the semester are: Monday to Thursday:
08.30 am – 12.00 pm and 1.30 pm – 5.00 pm
Friday:
08.30 am – 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Saturday:
closed
In addition, the CSD offers the following services: Binding of seminar papers Plastic binding spines in various colors and sizes, as well as plastic and cardboard covers for binding seminar papers are available for purchase from the CSD. Use of the binding machine is available free of charge to all students.
Student ID/International Student ID The Student IDs can be collected from the CSD (further details will be provided during the introduction week). The student ID is always issued for the current semester. The ID can be extended
each semester after the payment of the student fees is proceeded. The first ID is free of charge – a fee of CHF 20.- is charged for the replacement of lost IDs.
An international student ID can also be ordered from the CSD: Therefore, the following documents
are required: a completed personal data form (available at the CSD); a current passport photo and CHF 20.- in cash. The IDs are generally issued within one working day. Transcript of records A transcript of records can be ordered at the CSD – it usually takes one or two working days for that
to be issued. Post/letters
The CSD is not a post office! We ask students not to have post sent to the university address. Please use your private address instead! Confirmation of enrolment The confirmation of enrolment is available for download on your personal Intranet Website (on
http://my.uni.li). This document then can be printed or saved for further use. Confirmations for current semesters are available as soon as the semester fee is payed, received and credited.
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GENERAL
GENERAL INFORMATION Studies – Residence permits IMPORTANT!!! Students who wish to take up temporary residence in Liechtenstein for the purpose of study need to
apply for a short-term residence permit. Please notice that you must register within two weeks of
moving to Liechtenstein. To apply for residence permits, Katrin Schmuck and Katharina Büchel are your first point of contact. The Coordination Centre for permits will provide you with all relevant information regarding the application procedure.
As the residence permit is a short-term residence permit (L-Bewilligung), it can only be issued for a
period of one year. Thus, a new application needs to be submitted every year!
Students from third countries should remember that they need a visa for Liechtenstein. The University
provides a bank guarantee, after a deposit of CHF 3’000.- is paid by the student to the University of
Liechtenstein. This amount is retained as a security deposit and will not be refunded until your departure.
Anyone wishing to take on a job in Liechtenstein during their studies is asked to first contact the
Coordination Centre for permits to get informed about special work regulations (working hours, permits, etc.) for students.
After completing your degree or when moving away from Liechtenstein, you MUST return the
residence permit! For additional information regarding legal requirements and details concerning the application procedure, please contact the Coordination Centre for permits anytime. If you wish to live in Austria or Switzerland, please keep in mind to go through all of the required procedures in order to be able to live there. It is your responsibility to follow all of the rules!
Katrin Schmuck
Katharina Büchel
+423 265 11 11 www.uni.li/studiereninliechtenstein
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GENERAL
STUDY PROGRAMS – BSC ARCHITECTURE ? When 01.02.2018 Start of Semester
19.02.2018 Start of lectures
12.02. – 17.02.2018 Introduciton week
18.04. – 20.04.2018 Midterm reviews
17.03. – 24.03.2018 Exkursions week
31.08.2018 End of semester
25.06. – 29.06.2018
Final reviews
? Where The Institute of Architecture and Planning is accessed via the “Architektür” – the offices, workstations, studios and workshops are located in one whole wing of the university. There you will find all helping hands, teaching staff, fellow students, plotters, tools, etc!
? Who, what During your studies, and especially at the very beginning of your degree, you will have questions. Here is a brief overview of who will be able to answer which questions:
Organizational questions, transcript of records, invoicing, etc.
Questions relating to content,
allowances, internships, course
achievements, foreign languages, etc.
Jeannette Risch
Ines Hartmann and Jeannette Risch,
Programme Administrator and Executive Director Dieter Jüngling
Academic Director
+423 265 11 24 jeannette.risch@uni.li www.uni.li/jeannette.risch
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GENERAL
STUDY PROGRAMS – BSC BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ? When 01.02.2018 Start of semester
19.02.2018 Start of lectures
12.02. – 17.02.2018 Introduction week
02.06.2018 End of lectures
30.10. – 03.11.2018 Easter break
31.08.2018 End of semester
11.06. – 29.06.2018 Exam period
? Where Members of study service for the Bachelor’s degree program in Business Administration can be found in Room 123 or at the Central Service Desk. The Academic Board is located in the gallery of the main
building. Teaching takes place in the lecture and seminar rooms – you can find a campus map right at the end of this chapter. ? Who, what During your studies, and especially at the very beginning of your degree, you will have questions. Here is a brief overview of who will be able to answer which questions: Organizational questions, transcript of records , invoicing, etc.
Time table, deadlines, module descriptions, etc.
Questions relating to content,
allowances, internships, course
achievements, foreign languages, etc.
Bernd Schenk
Eliane Grandchamp, Programme Administrator Nadine Hasler, Programme Administrator
Bernd Schenk, Executive Director
+423 265 13 05 bernd.schenk@uni.li www.uni.li/bernd.schenk
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STUDY PROGRAMS – MSC ARCHITECTURE ? When 01.02.2018 Start of Semester
19.02.2018 Start of lectures
12.02. – 17.02.2018 Introduction week
18.04. – 20.04.2018 Midterm reviews
17.03. – 24.03.2018 Exkursions week
31.08.2018 End of semester
25.06. – 29.06.2018
Final reviews
? Where The Institute of Architecture and Planning is accessed via the “Architektür” – the offices, workstations, studios and workshops are located in one whole wing of the university. There you will find all helping hands, teaching staff, fellow students, plotters, tools, etc..
? Who, what During your studies, and especially at the very beginning of your degree, you will have questions. Here is a brief overview of who will be able to answer which questions:
Organizational questions, transcript of records, invoicing, etc.
Director
Questions relating to content,
allowances, internships, course
achievements, foreign languages, etc.
Jeannette Risch
Ines Hartmann and Jeannette Risch,
Programme Administrator and Executive
Peter Staub,
Academic Director
+423 265 11 24 jeannette.risch@uni.li www.uni.li/jeannette.risch
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STUDY PROGRAMS – MSC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ? When 01.02.2018 Start of Semester
19.02.2018 Start of lectures
31.08.2018 End of semester
12.02. – 17.02.2018 Introduciton week
02.06.2018
End of lectures
? Where The Institute of Information Systems is situated in one of the off-site locations. Although the lectures will take place at the main campus, some of you are bound to make a visit to the “Spörryhaus” at some time or other! ? Who, what During your studies, and especially at the very beginning of your degree, you will have questions. Here is a brief overview of who will be able to answer which questions: Organizational questions, transcript of
Ingrid Schlatter,
records, invoicing, etc.
Programme Administrator
Questions relating to time tables, module descriptions, content, allowances,
Roope Jaakonmäki,
internships, course achievements, foreign
Executive Director
languages, etc.
Roope Jaakonmäki
+423 265 13 25 roope.jaakonmaeki@uni.li www.uni.li/roope.jaakonmaeki
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STUDY PROGRAMS – MSC ENTREPRENEURSHIP ? When 01.02.2018 Start of Semester
19.02.2018 Start of lectures
31.08.2018 End of semester
12.02. – 17.02.2018 Introduciton week
02.06.2018
End of lectures
? Where Your most important point of contact is Matthias Filser, who is the Executive Director of this programme. His office is situated in one of the off-site locations, the Wachterhaus. All lectures will take place at the main campus and during this time you will find Matthias Filser in the office number 201. ? Who, what During your studies, and especially at the very beginning of your degree, you will have questions. Here is a brief overview of who will be able to answer which questions: Organizational questions, transcript of
Ingrid Schlatter,
records, invoicing, etc.
Programme Administrator
Questions relating to time tables, module
Matthias Filser,
descriptions, content, etc.
Executive Director
Matthias Filser
+423 265 12 67 matthias.filser@uni.li www.uni.li/matthias.filser
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STUDY PROGRAMS – MSC FINANCE ? When 01.02.2018 Start of Semester
19.02.2018 Start of lectures
31.08.2018 End of Semester
12.02. – 17.02.2018 Introduciton week
02.06.2018
End of lectures
? Where The people overseeing the Master’s degree programme in Finance have their offices in the off-site “Mühleweg” building – this is the light-coloured house directly at the turn-off to the university. However, lecture rooms and staff of the study services are located at the main campus! ? Who, what During your studies, and especially at the very beginning of your degree, you will have questions. Here is a brief overview of who will be able to answer which questions: Administrative questions, registration/deregistration, transcript of records, invoicing, etc. Questions regarding courses and modules, deadlines, exams, seminars, grades , time tables, exchange semesters, allowances etc.
Florian Schaller
+423 265 11 48 florian.schaller@uni.li www.uni.li/florian.schaller
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Hilde Zimmermann, Programme Administrator Florian Schaller, Executive Director
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STUDY PROGRAMS – PHD PROGRAMS ? When
01.02.2018 Start of Semester
30.03.2018-08.04.2018 Easter break
12.02. – 17.02.2018 Introduciton week
02.06.2018
End of semester
? Where Your most important point of contact is Esther Kind, your Programme Administrator. You can find her at her office (room number 123). ? Who, what During your studies, and especially at the very beginning of your degree, you will have questions. Here is a brief overview of who will be able to answer which questions:
Organizational questions, invoicing, etc.
Esther Kind, Programme Administrator
Questions relating to content, module
Urs Meister
descriptions, allowances, course
Jan vom Brocke
achievements, etc.
Academic Executives
Esther Kind
+423 265 12 40 esther.kind@uni.li www.uni.li/doktorat
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GENERAL
CHF
FINANCING YOUR STUDIES
Studying offers a lot of possibilities but also causes costs. Liechtenstein is one of the most expensive countries in Europe. But there are a variety of options (grants, scholarships, jobs etc.) to fund your studies.
On this page you can find some information concerning the funding of your studies. •
Often parents do not only offer moral support but also financial means for your studies. The
standards for child support are different in each country – therefore, it is best to discuss with your parents in what way and to what extend they are able to support you.
•
Scholarships are usually performance-related. Apart from academic performances, some
scholarship donors may also require e.g. political or social engagement as well as other achievements. Scholarships must not to be paid back usually. •
All students who are residents of the Principality of Liechtenstein also have the option to apply for a scholarship of the Swiss Study Foundation.
•
For students with Austrian citizenship, they can apply for the Landesstipendium für Vorarlberger
Studierende,
which
(www.vorarlberg.at/wissenschaft). •
supports
you
with
up
to
2000
€
per
year
Students of the MSc in Architecture have the possibility to apply for an API scholarship. Furthermore, there is the Hilti Fellowship and the Student Research Fellowship for students of
the MSc in Information Systems, as well as the LGT University Scholarship for MSc Finance students. •
Many students work part-time and thereby partially fund their studies on their own. The
career:service of the University of Liechtenstein offers a variety of job offers for part-time
working and internships. When taking up employment, legal regulations need to be taken into account and holders of scholarships need to check their allowed additional earnings. •
Another option to fund your studies are study loans.Many banks as well as countries offer suitable
formats. The Principality of Liechtenstein offers an
interest-free loan to students who have been living in Liechtenstein for at least three years. More information on
www.uni.li/studiereninliechtenstein.
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CAMPUS: PARKING ON CAMPUS Parking on campus A fee will be charged for the use of all parking areas on the Vaduz Campus parking areas on the Vaduz Campus and at the off-campus locations. The income from the parking area management will
be channeled towards a university mobility management scheme as part of the university’s sustainability initiative. Operating hours Monday to Friday 07:00 am - 05:00 pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays are free of charge What are the rates? The standard rate for parking across the entire site is CHF 0.50 per hour. A day permit costs CHF 1.50 for students and CHF 2.00 for lecturers and employees. The costs decrease further with semester, monthly and annual parking permits. How does it work? Parking fees can be paid in cash at the central parking meter (current standard rate of CHF 0.50/hour). Alternatively, cashless payments can be made using the ParkingCard system, available throughout Switzerland (www.parkingcard.ch). How do I get my ParkingCard permit? As frequent parkers, students, employees and lecturers can purchase parking permits online or directly from the university. In every case, it is necessary to register the vehicle registration number(s) in advance on the intranet. Just register for free at www.parkingcard.ch and receive your card directly to your desired address. Tariff
Level
Studierende
Stundent tariff
---
CHF 0.25
Daily permit
---
CHF 1.50
Monthly permit
,far‘
CHF 20.--
Monthly permit
‚close‘
CHF 30.--
Semester permit
‚far‘
CHF 100.--
Semester permit
‚close‘
CHF 150.--
Annual permit
‚far‘
--
Annual permit
‚close‘
--
Tariff level ’close’: Tariff level ‘far’:
max. travel time from door to door with public transport < 45 minutes travel time from door to door with public transport ≥ 45 minutes
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STUDENT DORMITORY The new student dormitory is placed very near to the university. It consists of two three-story buildings. Buildings: “A” and “B” are laterally reversed. There are six single and three double rooms at every level, a large shared kitchen/living room area, a laundry room and three shared bathrooms. Booking Your admission as an exchange or regular student will grant you access to the online booking system. You can book your room by yourself using your personal user code or login and password.
To make your booking for a place/room in the student dormitory, a deposit (CHF 1000.--)is
necessary. Rent
A single room on the upper floor costs CHF 560.- per month, a place in a double room costs CHF
350.- per month. On the ground floor, a single room costs CHF 510.-/month and a double room CHF
310.-. Additionally, there are parking lots to be rented in front of the student dormitory.
The student dormitory is located on the same street as the University of Liechtenstein. It takes 2-3 min. to get to the University by foot. Walking to Vaduz center takes about 10-15 min., a bus ride takes about 2-3 min. There are very good bus connections to Vaduz into the city center, but also to Feldkirch/Austria.
More Information on www.uni.li/living or in our Facebook group uni.li living. Contact: Lic. cc Gabriela Cortés gabriela.cortes@uni.li
University: main building
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SERVICE Offers
SERVICE OFFERS - OVERVIEW Spinnerei The students‘ office Spinnerei organizes different activities during the semester, for example the Semester Start Party or a Pub Crawl, but also Go-Kart races and soccer tournaments.
ULSV ULSV is the student representative organization and supports students throughout their studies in different kind of matters. They also inform you about important changes at the university and supports the program administrators in elaborating new programs and/or courses.
Uni Sport (LHSV) Uni Sport offers various sports programs, but also the participation in team events and trainings throughout the semester, e.g. soccer, volleyball, yoga or the participation in the SOLA Stafette in Zurich.
welcome@unili Welcome@uni.li was founded in order to facilitate future unili-students their start of studies. The program offers for instance a facebook group as an exchange platform, and so-called WelcomeGuides take care of your requests and questions at the beginning of the semester.
uni.li Student Care The student care program takes care of the well-being of the students. Because of this goal, during
the exam period a «Recharge Room» is offered. But also cooking workshops, workshops for relaxation through self-hypnosis or exam preparation are held.
career:service The career:service offers support with applications, job search and your own carrier path planning.
University of Liechtenstein Alumni University of Liechtenstein Alumni is an organized Alumni club whichh aims to maintain and strengthen the connection between former students and the University.
Buddy Team, International Office – ESN The Buddy Team supports especially exchange students during their start of studies at the university.
The Erasmus Student Network ESN stands for the most important voluntary student organization within the international university landscape in Europe.
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SERVICE Offers
STUDENTS‘ OFFICE SPINNEREI The students‘ office SPINNEREI organizes for example • • • • •
Parties
Excursions
Discounts in bars and restaurants
Special sports offers, together with Uni Sport
BBQ evenings
… and much more! Attending lectures, writing papers and spending long hours studying can sometimes wear you out.
The students’ office SPINNEREI helps you to clear your mind and recharge your batteries. Each semester we plan plenty of events to make your student life spectacular. All of the events are posted
on our Facebook page, so it’s worth “liking” us (Spinnerei)! We have also created a interactive map for you that shows you the nice places and things you can do in our region – have a look (Spinnerei Map).
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SERVICE Offers
STUDENT’S OFFICE SPINNEREI Participate in our campuslife, join us at «Red Cube» (the red wagon on campus) where we have great evenings with mulled wine and cookies during christmas or enjoy great summer days with a cold drink and music!
Did you also already join our campaign #ichbinunili (which means «I am unili»)? Just post a picture with the attached card and upload it with the hashtag to instagram or Facebook! Like this, you’ll already see who is part of unili!
#ichbinunili
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SERVICE Offers
STUDENTS’ REPRESENTATIVES - ULSV Who we are
We are a small group of students having one thing in common: to represent the interests of students
at University of Liechtenstein. In addition, every student interested in taking part has the possibility to get active for the ULSV. What we do
As a part of the corporate body of the university our members participate in all committees which address students’ concerns. Furthermore, we take part in application proceedings for new professors and have accession to the Senate-committee, which is the highest university committee. As an ULSV member you have… • • •
the ability to join the bodies of the University and to actively shape important decisions
the responsible task to assist, represent and advise students
the opportunity to gain a deep insight of the organization of the University of Liechtenstein
If you have problems of any kind, you can always directly approach us! We will then do our best to support you and further negotiate.
The current ULSV board:
Philip Schatzmann Chair, MSc AR
ULSV
Antonia Wurzer MSc IS
ulsv@uni.li www.uni.li/ulsv
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Melina Amini BSc BWL
SERVICE Offers
UNI SPORT In cooperation with international sports federations and local sports clubs and fitness centres, we can offer you plenty of discounts for various activities. Offers: • • • •
Regular courses and training sessions
Special offers for local sport clubs and fitness centres
Tournaments, as for example indoor- and outdoor soccer cups, volleyball, … The possibility to take part in international competitions
Further, the University of Liechtenstein is a member of the Liechtensteinischer Hochschulsport Verband (Liechtenstein University Sports Federation; LHSV), which again is a member of FISU (International University Sports Federation) and EUSA (European University Sports Federation). Students who are practicing a certain kind of sport actively are able to participate in international tournaments for the University. Sign up for our Newsletter (http://www.lhsv.li/) and like our Facebook Page (Liechtensteinischer Hochschulsportverband – LHSV) to stay up to date!
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SERVICE Offers
UNI.LI STUDENT CARE The uni.li Student Care Program cares for the well-being of our students: •
A «Recharge Rooms» is offered during exam periods, where students can relax for a moment and recharge their batteries
• •
Cooking classes are held, in order to get to know new recipes as well as new people
Workshops for learning techniques, exam preparation and relaxation through self-hypnosis
Support Furthermore, students who are facing difficult situations or problems can ask for confidential support through the infrastructure of Student Care. Advice and support is offered in different areas: • • • • •
Health issues
Psychological matters Legal aspects
Financial issues
Conflict management
Advisors and professionals from both inside and outside the university are pleased to help, advice and support you. You can always send an e-mail to advice@uni.li
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CAREER:SERVICE career:service The career:service at the University of Liechtenstein offers you support in contacting companies for jobs and assistance in planning your career. Further, the service includes internship offers and job offers for the time after graduation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in and out of Liechtenstein. Career:service also offers career consulting each semester, and also information about formal procedures concerning employment in Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
Current job offers: career:service provides a job bank on their homepage. Additionally,
there is a closed Facebook group for students and Alumni where they can post and find job offers from their professional networks
Career consulting: A professional coach offers individual career counselling which is open to all students.
News and information: career:service offers help and advice when it comes to working permits, legal and other issues regarding taking up work in Liechtenstein.
Photo service: We offer the possibility to take photos for e.g. applications by a professional photographer.
Career day Finance and Quo Vadis Architecture The career day offers students the possibility to get to know future
employers on campus, but also to expand their personal network. Through different workshops, they get an insight into current topics and the everyday work life in the participating companies.
Workshops: career:service offers plenty of workshops throughout the semester,
which prepare students for their future work life. - More information on www.uni.li/careerservice
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SERVICE Offers
UNIVERSITY OF LIECHTENSTEIN ALUMNI (ULA) The Alumni organization of the University of Liechtenstein is the association of all former students of the undergraduate, graduate and PhD level. Its aim is to build a network of alumni, to structure it and to maintain it, in order to connect the graduates after their time at the university with their “Alma Mater”. It supports an active exchange between students and alumni through different offers. Through this exchange with graduates, also current students can enlarge their network by exchanging experiences at different events and meetings. The „Alumni-of-the-month“-Portrait shows what Alumni think of their time during and after their time at the University of Liechtenstein. You can also benefit from a variety of possibilities because you’re keeping your network steadily growing with people having similar mind sets and being in your environment.
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SERVICE Offers
WELCOME@UNILI Welcome@unili stands for all service offers which future uni.li-students need for their start at our university. The program offers students the following: •
A closed Facebook group for each semester, in which the freshmen can start an early exchange with their future fellow students
•
At the same time, this group is an information platform to inform about living in Liechtenstein
•
Welcome-Guides accompany the new students (if desired) before and during the first weeks at
the university and offer them advice •
Each future student receives a welcome package a few weeks before the beginning of the semester
•
An organized introduction week takes place at the beginning of the semester, where students
can get to know their fellow students •
A handbook (the one you are reading right now), which includes the most important information regarding the start of studies, living as well as leisure activities.
•
And much more!
• • •
• • •
• •
Tobias Fitz
+423 265 12 96 tobias.fitz@uni.li www.uni.li/introweek
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SERVICE Offers
WELCOME@UNILI Welcome Weekend (February 10-11, 2018) Feel like home from the first day on! In order to welcome you at the university, we organize a welcome weekend at the beginning of the semester before the introduction week starts. This time, it will take place on the arrival weekend (February 10-11, 2018), thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just before the introduction week. Meeting point is the student dormitory, where you will also get help regarding the check-in or your onward journey to your living place. Additionally, you have the possibility to get to know your future fellow students â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and we will also take care for some snacks and refreshments!
On Saturday as well as on Sunday you will get a personal reception by some of our team members. Your future housemates as well as different events and the health- and safety workshop for dormitory residents, are waiting for you. We are looking forward to meeting you!
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SERVICE Offers
WELCOME GUIDES Current Welcome Guides
Lisa Brotzge, BSc BWL
Christian Schemeth, MSc FIN
Sophie Hotz, BSc BWL
Melanie Stelzl, MSc AR
Julien Hawle, MSc ENT
Andi Zheng, BSc BWL
Serena Keller, BSc AR
Lisa Frühstück, BSc BWL
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Julia Heppler, BSc BWL
SERVICE Offers
WELCOME@UNILI Introduction week (February 12-17, 2018) The introduction week takes place from February 1217, 2018 and is mandatory for all new students. There will be a general program for all of you, but also some specific events for each study program. During
this
week
you
will
get
all
necessary
information for a smooth start at the University of Liechtenstein: You
will
receive
general
and
administrative
information, as well as an introduction into the IT infrastructure.
You
will
museums
get and
presentations,
to
know
other company
local
companies,
institutions visits
through
and
other
activities. In addition to that, it will be a fun week for all of us â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we have prepared plenty of activities: breakfast, skiing, an international dinner, the semester start party and much more! Download the preliminary timetable of the introduction
week
www.uni.li/welcome > Introduction week!
The Semesterstartparty takes place February 17, 2018 at the University of Liechtenstein.
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STUDENT INITIATIVES
STUDENT INITIATIVES - OVERVIEW
Club Alpbach Liechtenstein Club Alpbach Liechtenstein was founded in 2012 by former participants of the „European Forum Alpbach“. The Liechtenstein organization is politically independent and aims to foster the dialogue about the development of Europe.
Data Science Club The Data Science Club is a group of Master Students who work together on Data Science projects by leveraging existing individual knowledge, group collaborations, and applying this to real world projects. We have an addiction to solving problems, growing our skill-set, and learning new technologies. Our goal is to work on real world projects for the University, companies, and competitions while being recognized as a viable option for partnership. Master students with interests in Statistics, ML and AI, programming, and willing to spend 10+ hours a week working on the projects welcome to apply. Knowledge in one coding language and work experience required.
Foraus – Forum Aussenpolitik The Think-Tank foraus shapes foreign policies with the ideas of hundreds of young and clever minds who are engaged with us on a voluntary basis. With an unique Grassroots-Modell, we build up on a network of members from research, public service, diplomacy and economics, who use foraus as innovative platform for their publications as well as short analyses and blogposts as well as top-class debates' organizations.
Invictus The Landsmannschaft Invictus zu Vaduz is a students’ fraternity for male students. They offer a tight network with lots of contacts and various activities. They were founded in 2011. The club encourages its members tso fair thinking and acting, to success, determination and fraternity.
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START Liechtenstein START Liechtenstein is a student initiative at the University of Liechtenstein and part of the international STARTglobal network. Motivation meets innovation! Their most important task can be described as passing on the philosophy of gaining, exchanging and perfecting the knowledge about both entre- and intrapreneurship.
Toastmasters This rhetoric club aims to improve speaking abilities. The procedure follows the agenda of a Toastmasters International meeting - therefore, prepared speeches are given, focusing on speech projects, as well as spontaneous table topics. Any speech is evaluated by other participants in a constructive manner in order to recognize strengths and overcome weaknesses.
Women in Business Network The Women in Business Netzwerk enables a get together of female students and other women in the region in relaxed atmospher. Here, a network creation as well as knowledge exchange can happen. Therefore, every last Tuesday of the month, a lunch at Njord Restaurant takes place. In addition, a networking apéro takes place twice a year where interested personalities will give short speeches about a variety of topics and the possibility to exchange ideas and thoughts is created.
ESN – Buddy Team – International Office ESN Liechtenstein is part of one of the biggest interdisciplinary student associations which is represented in 40 European countries with over 500 sections. It aims at providing help for international students coming to Liechtenstein as well as for students planning an exchange semester abroad. ESN offers support for newcomers during the orientation phase and facilitates the integration process by organizing cultural events and excursions.
By that, the Liechtenstein culture and contact with
local students should be fostered.
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CLUB ALPBACH LIECHTENSTEIN The Club Alpbach Liechtenstein sends members to participate in the annual „European Forum Alpbach“ in Tyrol (Austria), in order to foster and intensify the relationship of the EU and Liechtenstein. Former participants of the „European Forum Alpbach“ founded the club in 2012. The club is politically independent and aims to foster the dialogue on the development of Europe. To participate, scholarships are given to students and young talents with a thirst for knowledge. This scholarship makes the participation at the European Forum Alpbach possible, which ist held annually in August in Tyrol (Austria). Throughout the year, Club Alpbach organizes discussions and events in and out of Liechtenstein, in order to bring interested people together and to offer them a platform for interdisciplinary exchange.
Raffaele Ospelt
raffaele.ospelt@uni.li www.clubalpbach.li
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INVICTUS The Landsmannschaft Invictus to Vaduz was founded on the 30.04.2011. It is a colorful and optional student Association of young and old academics on life time and free of roofs. The basis is mutual respect. The compatriots hold their members to a fair thinking and action, success, determination and fraternity. The fulfilment of obligations towards university and study is particularly well maintained as a condition of viability. The members of the Landsmannschaft Invictus to Vaduz meet regularly at events (e.g. entry and closing pub, Foundation Festival, etc.) or at Aktivenfahrten (Oktoberfest München, Spring Festival Stuttgart). Do you also have interest in getting to know our connection? Then don't hesitate to contact us! Send us an e-mail, talk to us directly on the campus of the University of Liechtenstein or visit us at the regularly held “Invictus-Stammtisch”. We are looking forward to meeting you.
Lukas Kappelsberger
www.invictus.li kappelsberger@invictus.li
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START LIECHTENSTEIN START Liechtenstein START is a student organization dedicated to entrepreneurship, which is represented at many universities mainly within the German-speaking area.
With the aim to combine the acquired
theoretical knowledge with practical insights and to foster an exchange of experiences, we offer an active exchange platform for students, founders, businessmen and industry experts. The exchange of knowledge helps significantly to overcome everyday entrepreneurial boundaries and thus to generate added value for everyone involved.
Motivation meets Innovation! START organizes for example the „Pioneers‘ Club“, where founders, young entrepreneurs and CEOs exchange experiences. It is a platform to enlarge your network and to connect with other ambitious students in the German-speaking area. Further, the JCI Start Academy takes place on a regularly basis.
Tobias Fitz
+423 265 12 96 info@start.li www.start.li
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TOASTMASTERS Public Speaking Club at the University of Liechtenstein Afraid of talking in front of a group, writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s block when preparing a speech, bored audience? This shall become a former problem at the University of Liechtenstein. We regularly have to speak in public. And it is supposed to be eloquent, comprehendible and motivating. This rhetoric club aims to improve speaking abilities. The procedure follows the agenda of a Toastmasters International meeting: Prepared speeches are given, focusing on speech projects, as well as spontanious table topics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and as these meetings prosper from member comittment, everybody may participate (voluntarily). Any speech is evaluated by other participants in a constructive manner in order to recognize strengths and overcome weaknesses. Other members watch the time and style, count filling words... every aspect of the speech is to be evaluated. Meetings are conducted most of all in English but if wanted also in German, and other languages might apply in the future. Events happen eyery fourth week on Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. All students as well as non-students are welcome! Previous knowledge is not necessary, but some members use experience from other clubs to support the meetings.
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ESN – ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is an international non-profit student organization. Its mission is to represent international students and to offer them the possibility to gain cultural understanding and self-development, by the principle of „students helping students“. ESN is also supporting you if you are interested to spend at least one semester abroad during your studies. If you would like to go abroad, we’re always happy to help you to clarify any questions and set up some direct contacts! What we do : • • • •
organize events and integrate students build a network
influence policies on the international level
provide self-development
.. and all of that while having great fun together and with our international fellow ESNers!
The Buddy Programme is another support program aimed to provide assistance to international exchange students, regular international students as well as regular students by assigning them a so-called buddy. Buddies are often local and experienced students who are committed to giving a helping hand. In doing so, the integration of the international students into the cultural-, social- and academic environment in Liechtenstein is actively promoted. Additionally, if you want to get active at the international level of ESN – joining us is a great opportunity for your personal development and participation.
To stay up to date, just give us a Like on Facebook (ESN Liechtenstein)!
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SERVICE Offers
STUDY ABROAD: A SEMESTER ABROAD INTERNATIONAL OFFICE Semester abroad Would you like to study, cook and party with students from all around the world? Then take the opportunity to experience all these during our semester abroad. We have a large selection of partner
universities in Europe and further abroad for you to choose from. Please take a look at the list via www.uni.li/outgoings. The European Union’s Erasmus+ Program provides assistance to facilitate a semester abroad.
Applications for the winter as well as summer semester must be submitted by 1 March of the respective academic year.
For business students, the third semester is considered a good time to go abroad. Important: you need to have already obtained 20 ECTS credits by the time you register for a semester abroad!
For business master students, it is recommended to consider going abroad in the 2nd semester.
Students in the master’s degree program in Architecture are obliged
to spend their third semester abroad. The requirements are also listed on the International Office’s homepage.
International Internship An internship abroad will give you the possibility to apply knowledge you have obtained during your studies so far. Internships within Europe are supported by the Life Long Learning Programme internship.
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International Office
+423 265 11 03 trudi.ackermann@uni.li www.uni.li/placement
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UNILICORN Our Mascot We’re very happy to introduce you to our University mascot that is supporting and representing us in every possible manner.
Since our University abbreviation is uni.li and also the official social media hashtag is #unili – our
Unicorn’s name was found easily: Unilicorn.
It’ll appear wherever and whenever it can and also joins us for international appearances. As such, our Unilicorn accompanied us to the International Erasmus Games 2017 to Porto, even
played a futsal game as goalie and made sure Team Liechtenstein received the “Craziest Team Award” and was honoured with being the Team that “brought the spirit to the tournament”.
You see, joining events that are offered at our university, is a great chance and always tons of fun!
We hope, you’re going to love it as much as we do! Make sure to give a Like on Facebook (Unilicorn) and stay up to date!
The unilicorn looks forward to meeting you! Join our campuslife
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OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Student Engagement You want to get active on your own? You want to create and shape the University actively? Then come and register at a specific initiative of your personal interest! You can also contact the Office for Student Activities (Room 216). Additionally to this handbook, the different organizations and initiatives will be presented at the Student Fair during the introduction week. Take this chance and get informed about where to engage and change something!
Questions? Problems? For general questions and concerns related to your start of studies, to the introduction week or other
topics you can find the most important contacts on the following page. Additionally, the Coordination Office for Student Activities is always open for questions, suggestions and feedback.
Contact Tobias Fitz Center for University Developmet Office in Main Building, Room Number G216 E-Mail: tobias.fitz@uni.li
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS
WELCOME GUIDES
ANDI, CHRISTIAN, JULIA, JULIEN, LISA, MELANIE, LISA, SERENA & SOPHIE welcome@uni.li
COURSE MANAGERS BSc BWL
Dr. Bernd Schenk
bernd.schenk@uni.li BSc & MSc Architecture
Dipl.-Arch. FH Jeannette Risch jeannette.risch@uni.li
MSc Entrepreneurship Dr. Matthias Filser matthias.filser@uni.li
MSc Information Systems Roope Jaakonmäki, MSc
roope.jaakonmaeki@uni.li MSc Finance
Florian Schaller, MSc
florian.schaller@uni.li Doctoral Programs Esther Kind doctorate@uni.li
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