Handbook 2022
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In this handbook we introduce you to the different service offerings as well as student initia tives. It shows you how you can be active and get involved when you’re not attending lectures or studying. In addition, this handbook gives you an overview of the most important dates and information to ensure a smooth start of your studies here at the University of Liechtenstein. YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AFTER READING THIS - CONCERNING THE UNIVERSITY, STUDY - PLEASE REACH OUT TO US VIA
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We are looking forward to welcoming you at the University of Liechtenstein and to guide you through your Mag.studies.Markus Jäger Rector
Our close ties to the region and the regional market result in excellent and exciting job opportunities for our graduates in different sectors.
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Today it is more important than ever to develop and strengthen your personality and competencies in addition to receiving a solid academic education. The University of Liechtenstein lets you do both: you will study in small groups with an excellent student to teacher ratio and you will also have plenty of time for your personal development as well as critical, creative and innovative thinking. As a stu dent at our university, you can pursue and grow your ideas and you’ll get invaluable feedback from your fellow students and teachers. Our university is dynamic, young and entrepreneurial: you can actively shape your studies and strengthen key skills: e.g. your intercultural competence if you study abroad for a semester at one of our renowned partner universities or you can build your communication and team skills by joining and actively taking a role in one of the many student clubs on campus.
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Dear Studybeginner, We welcome you warmly and are pleased to welcome you to the student community of the University of Liechtenstein! A new chapter in your life will soon begin. Of course, this brings with it many questions. We, the Welcome Team, have therefore tried to answer some ques tions in this handbook. If you have any questions, just contact us directly - we are always available for you! We wish you a good start! Best regards, Your Welcome Team
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offers students the following: A closed Facebook group for each semester, in which the freshmen/freshwoman can start an early exchange with their future fellow students An introduction week takes place at the beginning of the semester, where students get to know 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! No matter what question you have, just get in touch with us directly via mail to welcome@uni.li.
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An international student ID can be applied for online: www.isic.de Transcript of records
Student ID / International Student ID
Student ID card is offered for download on the personal intranet website (at http://my.uni.li) for download. Each student receives a badge, which gives access to the university facilities and to which money can be uploaded for the cafeteria (More Info: Your Study Programme Manager)
The welcome desk is your first point of contact if you have any questions. The staff members will help you - or will know who to contact otherwise.
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 reception. Use of the binding machine is availa ble and free of charge for all students.
In addition, the reception offers the following services: Binding of seminar papers
A transcript of records can be ordered at the reception – it usually takes one or two working days for the transcript to be issued.
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Confirmation of enrollment
The confirmation of enrollment is available for download on your personal Intranet Website (on http://my.uni.li).
The welcome desk is not a post office. We ask students to not have post sent to the university ad dress. Please use your private address instead. Many thanks!
Regular opening hours during the semester are: Monday to Thursday: 8.30 am - 12.00 am and 13.30 pm - 5.00 pm Friday: 8.30 am - 3 pm Saturday and Sunday: closed
This document then can be printed or saved for further use. Confirmations for cur rent semesters are available as soon as the semester fee is paid, received and credited.
Students from third countries require a visa to enter Liechtenstein.
Please contact: Fabienne Vils Fabienne Vils Phone: +423 265 71 11 E-Mail: bewilligungen@uni.li
Residence permits for Liechtenstein
Students who wish to take up temporary residence in Liechtenstein for the purpose of study need to apply for a short-term residence permit. The coordination center of permits will assist you with the application process.
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Important: We support you with the application for a residence permit to stay in Liechtenstein. If you apply for residence in Austria or Switzerland you must take care of all the formalities yourself. Non-European citizens holding a visa can only live in Liechtenstein. Do I need a residence permit for the Principality of Liechtenstein? If so, what is needed to apply?
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Please remember that the University of Liechtenstein provides support – do not start the procedure citizens are free to choose Austria or Switzerland for living. If you choose to live in Austria/ Switzerland we cannot assist you with the application process for a residence permit and other Pleaseformalities.contact: Fabienne Vils Visa application for students from third countries Students from most third countries require a visa for entry to Liechtenstein. The University of Liech tenstein provides a bank guarantee after a deposit amounting to CHF 3000 is paid by the student to the University of Liechtenstein. This amount is retained as a security deposit and will not be refund ed until the finish of studies. For additional information regarding legal requirements and details concerning the application procedure, please contact us via bewilligungen@uni.li.
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Jasmin ExecutiveKozlica,Director and Programme Adminis trator Cornelia AcademicFaisstDirector +423 265 13 jasmin.kozlica@uni.li Website: www.uni.li/jasmin.kozlica
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WHERE? The Institute of Architecture and Planning can be accessed via the “Architektür” – the offices, workstations, studios and workshops are located in one wing of the university. There, you will find everything: 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 your questions: Jasmin
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The Institute of Architecture and Planning is accessed via the “Architektür” – the offices, workstations, studios and workshops are located in one 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 your questions: Organisational questions, transcript of records, invoicing, etc. Questions relating to content, allowance, course achievments, foreign etc.
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Tamara Kessler Telefon: +423 265 11 34 tamara.kessler@uni.li Website: www.uni.li/tamara.kessler
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questions. Here is a brief overview of who will be able to answer your questions: Bianca Aust Organizational questions, transcript of re cords , registrations, invoicing, etc. Questions regarding contend, module plan and examination, student performance, plan ning internships, credit transfer etc. Eliane
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WHERE? Members of the programme management and the study administration can be found in room 201 on the gallery in the main Teaching takes place in the lecture and rooms – you can find a campus map right at the end of this chapter. especially at the very of your degree, you will have
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STUDY - MSc Information Systems The Institute of Information Systems is located at Fürst-Franz-Josef-Strasse 21, directly next to the student dormitory and the squash house and at Fürst-Franz-Josef-Strasse 22, directly next to St. Josef’s chapel. Lectures will take place on the main campus; the student service is also located there. have Below can find can find more
Daniel Knapp Telefon: +423 265 13 07 E-Mail: Daniel.Knapp@uni.li Website: https://www.uni.li/daniel.knapp
time tables, module descriptions, content, etc.
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COURSEINFORMATIONPROGRAM STUDY PROGRAM - MSc Entrepreneurship & Management 15 WHERE? Your most important points of contact are Academic Director Prof. Dr. Leo Brecht and his deputy Tobias Fitz, who is the Executive Director. Their offices are situated close to the university (Mühleweg 4, 9490 Vaduz). All lectures will take place on the main campus and student services are also located on the main campus. WHO/WHAT? During your studies, in particular at the beginning, you will have questions. Here is a brief overview of who will be able to answer your questions: Tobias
Telefon: +423 265 12 96 E-Mail: tobias.fitz@uni.li Website: https://www.uni.li/tobias.fitz
PatrickAdministrativeKrause questions, transcript of re cords, invoicing, etc. Questions regarding courses modules, deadlines, exams, seminars, grades , time tables, exchange allowances etc. Fabienne Dipl.Ing.(FH)ProgrammeVils,AdministratorPatrickKrause, MA BA - Executive Director Telefon: +423 265 11 84 E-Mail: Patrick.Krause@uni.li Website: www.financemaster.eu
STUDY PROGRAM - MSc Finance WHERE? The people overseeing the Master’s degree programme in Finance have their offices in the off-site “Mühleweg 5” building – this is the light-coloured house directly at the turn-off to the university. However, lecture rooms and staff of the student services are located on the main campus. WHO/WHAT? During your studies, in particular at the beginning, you will have questions. Here is a brief overview of who will be able to answer your questions: You can also check out www.financemaster.eu and find all relevant information there.
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COURSEINFORMATIONPROGRAM STUDY PROGRAM - PhD Programs 17 WHERE? Your most important point of contact is Esther Kind, your Excecutive Director and Programme Administrator. You can find her at room E029. WHO/WHAT? During your studies, in particular at the beginning, you will have questions. Here is a brief overview of who will be able to answer your questions: EstherOrganizationalKind questions Questions relating to content Esther Kind, Executive Director and Pro gramme Administrator Melanie Frommelt, Programme Administrator Lindsay Howe, Architecture and Planning Jan vom Brocke, Business Economics Academic Directors Andreas Wolfrum, Law in Financial Services Programme Manager Telefon: +423 265 12 40 E-Mail: esther.kind@uni.li Website: www.uni.li/esther.kind
Often parents do not only offer moral support but also support you financially during your studies. The standards for child support are different in each country – therefore, it is best to discuss with your parents in how far they can financially support you.
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For German citizens, please check the offers of the DAAD (https://www.daad.de).
Many students work part-time and thereby partially fund their studies on their own. The job offers section on unicommunity.li offers a variety of part-time jobs and internships. When taking up employment, legal regulations need to be taken into account and holders of scholar ships need to check their allowed additional earnings.
Scholarships are usually performance-related. Apart from academic performance, some schol arships may also require e.g. political or social involvement as well as a proof of other achieve ments. Scholarships usually do not have to be paid back.
Studying offers a lot of opportunities but also costs money. Liechtenstein is one of the most expen sive countries in Europe. But there are a variety of options (grants, scholarships, jobs etc.) to fund your studies. Below you can find some information concerning the funding of your studies.
All students who are residents of the Principality of Liechtenstein also have the option to apply for a scholarship of the Swiss Study Foundation. Students with Austrian citizenship can apply for the Landesstipendium für Vorarlberger Studierende, which supports you with up to 2000 € per year (www.vorarlberg.at/wissenschaft).
Students of the MSc in Architecture have the possibility to apply for an API scholarship. Fur thermore, there is the Hilti Fellowship for MSc Information Systems as well as the LGT Univer sity Scholarship for MSc Finance students.
Another option to fund your studies are study loans. Many banks as well as countries offer suitable for mats. The Principality of Liechtenstein offers an in terest-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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Frequent parkers, students, employees and lecturers can purchase parking permits online. You need to register with parkingpay.ch and register your vehicle registration number in the intranet in ad Furthervance.
Parking fees can be paid in cash (only CHF) at the central parking meter (current standard rate of CHF 0.50/hour). Alternatively, cashless payments can be made using the Parkingpay system, available throughout Switzerland (www.parkingpay.ch). How do I get discounts?
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A fee will be charged for the use of all parking areas on the Vaduz Campus and at the off-campus locations. The revenue from the parking area management will be channeled towards a university mobility management scheme as part of the university’s sustainability initiative.
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Students tariff per hour CHF 0.25 permit CHF 1.50 monthly permit “far” CHF monthly permit “close” CHF half-yearly permit “far” CHF half-yearly “close” CHF
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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 for lecturers and employees. However, this cannot be obtained via the parking meter but via the Parkingpay-System (www.parkingpay.ch)
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If you have any questions in regards to living, you can directly contact Gabriela Cortés, head of Accommodation, who is happy to help. Gabriela Cortés
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LIVING IN LIECHTENSTEIN, SWITZERLAND AND AUSTRIA
Telefon: +423 265 1105 E-Mail: gabriela.cortes@uni.li Website: www.uni.li/gabriela.cortes
You also have the possibility to look for a flat in Liechtenstein or also to move to Austria or Switzer land. In Austria we recommend to look for a place in Feldkirch (AT) or BUCHS (CH) otherwise all municipalities in Liechtenstein (the closest communities are Vaduz, Triesen or Schaan). For current offers, you can simply check www.uni.li/wohnen or join facebookgroup uni.li living
The student dormitory is located only 2-3 minutes by foot from the university. It consists of two three-story buildings, which has nine single rooms at every level, a large shared kitchen/living room area, a laundry room and three shared bathrooms each. In addition, there is a very good bus connec tion to Vaduz City Center as well as to Feldkirch/Austria, with the bus stop down the road. Your admission as an exchange or regular student will grant you access to the online booking system (my.uni.li). You can book your room by yourself . To make your book ing for a place/room in the student dormitory, a deposit (CHF 1000) is necessary. Rent Single rooms cost CHF 510 in the ground level, CHF 560 in the other levels. In addition, parking lots are available for rent in front of the student dormitory (CHF 30.- per month)
ULSV is the student representative organization and supports students throughout their studies in different kind of matters. They also inform you about important changes related to the university and support the program administrators in designing new programs and/or courses.
Uni Sport offers various sports programs and you can participate in team events and trainings throughout the semester, e.g. soccer, volleyball, yoga etc.
SPINNEREI
UNICOMMUNITY.LI Unicommunity.li is our platform where students, alumni and company representatives meet. On our platform you can find an overview of current job offers, companies recruiting on campus and you can sign up for career service events and events of the Spinnerei. You can easily register with your UniLi login and password.
BUDDY TEAM, ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK (ESN)
WELCOME@UNILI Welcome@uni.li was founded in order to facilitate future unili-students their start of studies. Stu dents can join a freshmen facebook group and you can reach out to welcome@uni.li if you have any questions.
The career:service offers support with applications, job search and your own career planning.
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The Buddy Team supports students during the start of studies at the university. As such, you can participate in the Buddy Programme and request a buddy who will be your first contact even before the official start of your studies. Your buddy will assist you with any kind of questions and may also pick you up from the train station.
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The student office Spinnerei organizes - normally - various activities during the semester, for example varsity sports, sport events, semester parties, student pub, tournaments, ..... This semester the stu dent office will switch to online events and other covid compliant activities.
UNIVERSITY OF LIECHTENSTEIN ALUMNI
University of Liechtenstein Alumni is an organized Alumni club which aims to maintain and strength en the connection between former students and the university.
SERVICEOFFERS STUDENTS’ OFFICE SPINNEREI 22 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 se mester we plan many events to make your student life spectacular. Follow us on facebook (spinnerei.uni.li) and instagram (spinnerei_uni_li) to stay up to date! The students‘ office SPINNEREI organizes: DiscountsExcursionsin bars and restaurants Special sports offers, together with Uni Sport BBQ evenings, parties weekly Red Cube meet-ups
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Participate in our campus life, join us at the «Red Cube» (the red wagon on campus) where we have great evenings with mulled wine and cookies during Christmas time or enjoy great summer days with a cold drink and music! Have you already joined our campaign #ichbinunili (which means «I am unili»)? Just post a picture and upload it with the hashtag to Instagram or Facebook! You’ll then already see who is part of unili! #ichbinunili
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ULSV The current ULSV board: www.uni.li/ULSVULSV@uni.li Johanna Müller MSc ENT Christopher Bergmann MSc ENT Valérie Winkelmann Bsc ARC Lennart Krebs MSc ENT
What we do As a part of the corporate body of the university our members participate in all committees that ad dress students’ concerns. Furthermore, we take part in application proceedings for new professors and have access to the Senate-committee, which is the highest university committee. As a ULSV member you have the ability to join the bodies of the University and to actively shape important decisions. You can also: assist, represent and advise students gain deep insight into 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.
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Who we are We are a small group of students that have one thing in common: we represent the interests of the students of the University of Liechtenstein. In addition, every student interested can get involved!
Special offers for local sport centres
In cooperation with international sports federations and local sports clubs and fitness centres, we can offer you plenty discounts activities.
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Moreover, the University of Liechtenstein is a member of the Liechtensteinischer Hochschulsport Verband (Liechtenstein University Sports Federation; LHSV), which again is a member of FISU (Inter national 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 tourna ments for the University. Check out our website on www.unicommunity.li/campuslife to get an overview of all or offers.
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Tournaments, for example indoor- and outdoor soccer cups, volleyball,... The opportunity to take part in international competitions
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SERVICEOFFERS 26 LieMobil Bus LIEmobil’s fleet of vehicles ranges from double-decker buses to shortened buses adapted to the roads leading to mountain regions. The regular timetable is generously laid out, and the Swiss stations Sargans and Buchs as well as Feldkirch station in Feldkirch, Austria, are regularly served. The nearest bus stop Vaduz, Ebenholz/University is located directly under the campus and is a 5 minutes walk. Liemobil will be on campus on the first day of the Welcome Week. You can buy the bus subscription directly from them. Bring cash. Website: www.liemobil.li Tel: +423 237 94 94 LieMobil
The career day offers students the possibility to get to know future regional employers, but also to expand their personal network. Through dif ferent workshops, they get an insight into current topics and the everyday work life in the participating companies. Workshops career:service offers many workshops (online and/or on campus)through out the semester that aim to prepare students for their future work life. Find the workshops on www.unicommunity.li
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The career:service at the University of Liechtenstein offers you support in reaching out to companies for jobs and can assist you in planning your career. Students can find all career related information on our platform unicommunity.li. The platform offers the following functions: Overview of current job offers Unicommunity.li provides a job bank with current job offers Career Counselling Via unicommunity.li you can sign up for 1:1 career coaching sessions where you can discuss any career related topic with professional coaches. Depending on the situation, counseling sessions are conducted on campus or as online counseling sessions.
You can find more information on Email:www.uni.li/careerservicewww.unicommunity.licareerservice@uni.li
Career Day and Quo Vadis Architecture
The Alumni organization of the University of Liechtenstein connects all former students of the un dergraduate, graduate, PhD level and further education. Therefore, the Alumni Club is an important link between former students and their Alma Mater. As an annual highlight, our Alumni Reunion takes place. At the reunion the alumni return to their university to get back in touch with professors and other students to exchange news and simply stay Becomingconnected.part of the Alumni Club allows everyone to enhance their professional and social net work, e.g. by participating in regional chapters and their meet-ups.
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In addition, alumni can attend a variety of events. Moreover, the alumni club offers the unique chance to get together with experienced alumni. By that you can greatly benefit from learning about potential new jobs and career opportunities. Alumni Club members are regularly informed about news from research, university and campus life. Follow us on unicommunity.li/alumni and join our LinkedIn group and also facebook group (uni.li alumni) as soon as you’re an alumni to stay up to date! You can also just send an email to alumni@uni.li!
Overorganizations.theyears, a variety of student initiatives have formed at the University of Liechtenstein, follow ing the slogan: Students help students! You are invited to actively get involved in student initiatives. If you would like to form a new initiative or organisation, just talk to us. We’re more than happy to support you to make that happen.
UNIVISION UniVison Consulting is a student-run consultancy at the University of Liechtenstein. Our goal is to bring companies and students together for exciting projects. We are rooted in academic methods and put learned methods and knowledge from the lecture hall into practice. Our focus is on consulting in the areas of business process management, strategic management and innovation.
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.
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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 a unique Grassroots-Modell, we build on a network of members from research, public service, diplomacy and economics, who use foraus as innovative platform for their publications, short analyses and blogposts as well as top-class debates’
ROTARACT Rotaract is a worldwide non-profit organisation of over 176’000 young adults aged between 18 and 30 years. Since April 2017 Rotaract is also present in Liechtenstein. We meet twice a month and are looking forward to you visiting us!
ESN Liechtenstein is part of the biggest student association in Europe (ESN). You can become an active member of ESN local but also join on the international level and experience what it means to be part of the “Erasmus Generation”. Borders belong to the past and our Unity in Diversity is what drives our generation. ESN organises a variety of activities that will help you to get to know all other students, the campus and the area. Based on the broad network and together with many other International Offices, you also have the opportunity to plan your exchange semester together with us. We are there to support you in case you have any questions.
ESN - ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK
START VADUZ
START is a student initiative for entrepreneurship and start-up, which is represented throughout Europe. With a clear focus on offering students a platform for exchange and gathering experience,
START has been active at the University of Liechtenstein for several years. As part of the START Net work, we provide insights into the practical side of business and offer students the opportunity to re ceive ideas on the topic of entrepreneurship. With the motto: Challenge Today - Change Tomorrow!
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The Club Alpbach Liechtenstein sends members to participate in the annual „European Forum Alp bach“ 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 politi cally independent and aims to foster the dialogue on the development of Europe. To participate, scholarships are given to students and young talents. 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 outside of Liechtenstein, in order to bring interested people together and to offer them a platform for interdis ciplinary exchange.
E-Mail: info@clubalpbach.li Website: www.clubalpbach.li
START Vaduz START is a student organisation dedicated to entrepreneurship and is represented at many colleges and universities in Europe. The aim is to combine the acquired theoretical knowledge with practical insights and to promote the exchange of experiences. For this purpose we offer an active exchange platform for students, founders, entrepreneurs and industry experts. The exchange of knowledge makes a significant contribution to overcoming everyday entrepreneurial boundaries and thus gen erates added value for all those involved. Never stop exploring!
START organises, for example, the “Pioneers’ Club”, where founders, young entrepreneurs and CEOs exchange experiences. It is a platform to expand your network and get in touch with other ambitious students in Europe. There are several events, the highlight is the START Summit in St. Gallen where all chapters come together, also the chapters invite each other to events like Bits&Pretzels in Munich or MWC & 4YFN in Barcelona. Feel free to join!
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The existing chapters are START Vaduz, START St. Gallen, START Munich, START Lausanne, START Erlangen-Nuremberg, START Helsinki, START Barcelona, START Berlin and START Warsaw, and more are to come, which can contribute to the expansion of our network. The aim is to develop a sophis ticated, diverse and professional network of chapters that promote new local concepts, ideas and events that evolve around Technology & Innovation. Each chapter aims to support young, high-po tential start-ups and students and to raise awareness of technology while working in a content-, mar ket- and technology-oriented way. Empower entrepreneurial minds & connect them to the global innovation ecosystem! Motivation meets Innovation!
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E-Mail: startvaduz@uni.li Website: www.startvaduz.li
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What you can expect at UniVision: UniVision offers students development opportunities in three pillars:
UniVision UniVison Consulting is a student-run consultancy at the University of Liechtenstein. Our goal is to bring companies and students together for exciting projects. We are rooted in academic methods and put learned methods and knowledge from the lecture hall into practice. Our focus is on consulting in the areas of business process management, strategic management and innovation.
The projects usually take place in small teams of 3-4 people during the semester. In order for our UniVision members to develop themselves outside of the projects, we also offer workshops and trainings in various topics. The students can benefit from the knowledge of various experts and apply what they have learned in the projects. Of course, UniVision also offers networking and to UniVisiongetherness.is now starting its third project after the association was founded at the beginning of 2022. The previous projects involved regionally based companies, for example in the field of IT. A project team also worked together with the innovation management of Gebrüder Weiss on the project “Truck-as-a-Service”
Felix Drösel Tobias Braun E-Mail: felix.droesel@uni.li Website: www.univision-consulting.com
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to jointly develop an innovative logistics model. We look forward to getting to know you and welcoming you to our company!
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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. In addition, if you want to get involved at the international level of ESN – joining us is a great oppor tunity for your personal development and participation. To stay up to date, just give us a Like on Facebook (ESN Liechtenstein) and send us a message if you have any questions: sebastian.matt@uni.li
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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 also supports you in spending at least one semester abroad during your studies. If you would like to go abroad, we’re always happy to answer your questions and connect you. What we doorganize: events and integrate students build a influencenetworkpolicies on the international level provide self-development .. and while doing that we want to have fun together and with our international fellow ESNers!
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INITIATIVESSTUDENT We are a club of interested students and young professionals and we follow our club’s motto Learn - Help - Celebrate. We have members from different countries. Our meetings usually take place on Wednesday and consist of an interesting program of talks, company visits, social events and informal meetings where we get to know each other better. Rotaract clubs bring together people to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service. Give us a like on our Facebook page (Rotaract Club Liechtenstein) to stay up to date or send us an email so we can add you to our email distribution list. We are looking forward to meeting you! E-Mail: mail@rotaract.li Website: https://rotaract.li 35 ROTARACT CLUB LIECHTENSTEIN
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 things during your semester abroad. We have a large selection of partner universities in Europe and the rest of the world that you can choose from. Within Europe, exchange semesters are supported by the scholarship programme Erasmus+ that makes sure you receive organisational as well as monetary help! Please take a look at the list of all partner universities at www.uni.li/outgoings.
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Important: Application deadline for the upcoming winter semester is the 1st of March, application deadline for the upcoming summer semester is the 14th of September. We advise you on the best time to study abroad in seperate information sessions. The requirements can also be found on the homepage of the International Office. Jasmine Ziegler Telefon: +423 265 11 03 E-Mail: Jasmine.Ziegler@uni.li Website: www.uni.li/international International Internship An internship abroad will give you the opportunity to apply knowledge you have obtained during your studies so far. Internships within Europe are supported by the Life Long Learning Programme “Erasmus+”. This involves arranging your own internship. Our website has links to numerous intern ship exchanges. We would be happy to let you draw upon our contacts and assist you in preparing your application. Hilde Zimmermann Telefon: +423 265 11 16 E-Mail: hilde.zimmermann@uni.li Website: www.uni.li/international
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In the interest of a clean environment, the University of Liechtenstein recycles its waste and follows the guidelines of “Swiss Recycling”. Students as well as all employees of the University of Liechten stein are expected to be aware of how to deal with waste. Labeled waste bins are located throughout the campus. We ask you to use them correctly and not to leave any rubbish on the campus.
Student Engagement You want to get involved? You want to actively shape our university? Then come and get involved in any initiative you are interested in! You can also contact the Office for Student Activities (Room 216). In addition to this handbook, the different organizations and ini tiatives will be presented during the Student Fair in the introduction week. Take this chance and get informed about where to get involved!
Questions? Problems? For general questions and concerns related to your start of studies, to the introduction week or oth er topics you can find the most important contacts on the following page. In additon, we are always open for questions, suggestions and feedback. Please write us to: welcome@uni.li.
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS 38 STUDY PROGRAMME MANAGERS BSc BWL Bianca Aust, bianca.aust@uni.liMSc BSc in Architecture Jasmin jasmin.kozlica@uni.liKozlica MSc in Architecture Tamara tamara.kessler@uni.liKessler MSc Entrepreneurship and Management Tobias Fitz, tobias.fitz@uni.liMSc MSc Information Systems Daniel Knapp, Daniel.Knapp@uni.liMSc MSc Finance Dipl.Ing.(FH) Patrick Krause, MA Patrick.Krause@uni.li Doctoral Program Esther esther.kind@uni.liKind
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