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Danube University Krems. The University for Continuing Education.
Mag. Friedrich Faulhammer Rector of Danube University Krems
“Danube University Krems is the university for continuing education. Its courses are specifically oriented toward the needs of working professionals. The University offers exclusive master's programs and short programs in five areas of study. With more than 7,000 students and 15,000 graduates from 90 countries, it is one of the leading providers of further education courses in Europe. Danube University Krems was founded in 1994 and combines many years of experience in postgraduate university education with innovation and the highest quality standards in research and teaching.“
UPDATE. UPGRADE. DEEPEN. STUDYING AT DANUBE UNIVERSITY KREMS
UNIV.-PROF. DR. MONIKA KIL – VICE-RECTOR FOR ACADEMIC TEACHING / SCIENTIFIC CONTINUING EDUCATION You can find all the courses on offer in our current course program as well as under
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„Danube University Krems meets the contemporary challenges. It offers appropriate and forward-looking further education programs. We have a holistic approach with regard to continuing education: in university courses of the highest professional and didactic level, our students deepen their expertise and strengthen their personal competences.� UNIV.-PROF. DR. MONIKA KIL 004 005
Areas of Study Medicine, Health and Social Services Danube University Krems is one of Europe's leading providers of postgraduate education in the health care sector. At our University, medical professionals as well as other health care employees acquire state-of-the-art technical and specialized knowledge. Additionally, numerous study programs provide management competencies for executive positions in the health and social services.
Economics and Business Management Our University has many years of experience as a specialized institution for continuing business and management education, offering innovative and tailor-made MBA programs and university courses for executives and young university graduates. Danube University Krems has a suitable range of postgraduate courses for every single step on your career ladder.
Law, Administration and International Affairs Study courses in the fields of integration and migration, public administration and e-governance as well as in European and business law focus on innovations in support of a sustainable economic and societal development. Continuing education programs are developed by interdisciplinary teams, opening up new career perspectives, for example in administration or diversity management.
Education, Media and Communication Scientists investigate connections and relationships in education, the media and society and integrate their insights in pioneering study courses for education management and pedagogy, communications and journalism as well as in media design and media management.
Arts, Culture and Building Danube University Krems combines issues and subjects in the fields of art, culture and ecology with current technological trends and social challenges such as globalization, digitalization and sustainability. Teaching focuses on cultural management, image science, media art and game studies as well as on architecture, facilities engineering and real estate management.
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YOU WILL NOT FIND A MORE EXPERIENCED SPECIALIST FOR LIFELONG LEARNING.
UNIV.-PROF. DR. STEFAN NEHRER – DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE
Holistic continuing education for working professionals Danube University Krems was founded in 1994 as an institution that was unique in all of Europe, a state-run institution focusing exclusively on continuing education. Thanks to this specialization, it continues to hold a singular position on the European education scene. Experts for lifelong learning create innovative continuing education formats for professionals and executives, taking into account current economic, societal and technological trends.
Instead of one-sided short-term training programs, we emphasize holistic education: to continue one's education at Danube University Krems means expanding both one's professional and personal competencies, to explore interdisciplinary connections and to develop new perspectives for one's own professional environment.
“In times of rapid technological development and transformation in our society, a basic education completed at the beginning of one's professional career simply is not enough. Professionals and executives need to update and upgrade their competencies throughout different stages of their lives in order to remain competitive. At Danube University Krems, lifelong learning is not just a slogan – we are living this philosophy.“ Pioneering concept Its success has proved Danube University Krems right: today, it serves over 7,000 students and boasts approximately 15,000 graduates. The importance of lifelong learning is universally acknowledged these days. Thanks to its innovative orientation and modern management, our University is, and continues to be, a model for many educational institutions. Its model based on many years of experience can not be simply copied.
At Danube University Krems, continuing education is not just a field of training amongst many others but rather a core competence. This makes all the difference, for the entire University is geared towards the particular standards of middle-aged professionals and executives looking for true lifelong learning specialists to guide them on their way to their next career step or to support them in their professional re-orientation.
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Sound scientific base and practical relevance The study program of Danube University Krems excels thanks to the sound scientific base of its academic contents and the superior theoretical competencies of its lecturers – a quality setting us apart from many providers on the highly diversified continuing education market. The main emphasis of our teaching, however, is on the practical relevance and currentness of the imparted contents, another trait raising us above competitors in the university arena.
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“Being a physician today requires more than medical competency. Physicians also need to be managers attuned to the needs of their patients as well as team leaders while cooperating constructively with different professional groups. That is why I chose to study health care management at Danube University Krems – here I can learn everything I need to meet the requirements of such a holistic understanding of my profession.“
Innovative, market-oriented offers Course directors at the University for Continuing Education are well familiar with the everyday professional practice and experiences of their students and know which competencies are in demand and which changes are currently characterizing various professional fields. Wherever promising new fields of work are opening up, our experts are without peer when it comes to quickly and flexibly responding to them by developing innovative offers you will not find at any other university. In the world of today, interdisciplinary cross-connections are highly relevant for professional practice and consequently highly in demand. To name just a few examples, we combine medicine with management, music with law or pedagogy with new media, thus providing our students with exactly the qualifications demanded by the labor market.
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AT DANUBE UNIVERSITY KREMS, YOU WILL LEARN WHAT YOU REALLY NEED.
DR. EVAMARIA BRODNER – PHYSICIAN, STUDENT, HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
DI HEIDI ZEHETNER, MBA – GRADUATE PROF. DR. DR. WILFRIED VON EIFF – LECTURER
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IN KREMS, YOU WILL LEARN FROM THE BEST.
International top faculty Apart from its own professors and employees, approximately 1,000 well-know scientists and practitioners from all over the world teach at Danube University Krems. We recruit the brightest minds for all areas of expertise. The performance of our lecturers is constantly evaluated by our students to ensure high levels of faculty quality – a system that has proved successful: our first-class lecturers are the main reason for our students to recommend Danube University Krems to others (see 2012 Graduate Survey).
The best lecturers – the best students Not only our lecturers but also our students are the best, which is why you can learn much from your fellow students, too. An application process ensures that only suitable interested persons will be accepted. Additionally, course directors appreciate diversity in their groups, since different approaches and problem solving efforts by different professional or age groups will expand the students' horizon and help them break open any rigid acquired mindsets and perspectives.
“Lecturers and professors include both high-profile university professors and successful managers. Not only do they bring excellent theoretical knowledge and didactical skills to the table, they also know how things are done in real life. That is what makes their input especially valuable.“ DI HEIDI ZEHETNER, MBA – MARKETING DIRECTOR, MARS AUSTRIA, GRADUATE, DANUBE EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAM
“Students at Danube University Krems demand high standards from their lecturers. I think it's an exciting challenge as well as a permanent obligation to become more professional myself. I, too, profit very much from discussions in class.“ PROF. DR. DR. WILFRIED VON EIFF – PROFESSOR FOR HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT AT MÜNSTER UNIVERSITY LECTURER, HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Innovative and efficient teaching methods At the Faculty of Education, Arts and Architecture, educational researchers explore pioneering teaching methods and the application of new teaching technologies. Their knowledge becomes integrated into our didactical concepts, allowing us to impart technical knowledge to participants efficiently and to optimally promote their leadership skills as well as their ability to reflect and innovate. Instruction takes place in small groups using state-of-the-art e-learning methods, with a special emphasis on action-focused and practice-oriented types of teaching.
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Danube University Krems sets high-quality teaching standards and uses an integrative quality management approach following the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. Its strategic goal is to foster a sustainable orientation of the study programs on offer to promote lifelong learning at university level.
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“The quality of the study programs offered by Danube University Krems is ensured by an integrated quality management system. Each curriculum is reviewed by a panel and the performance of our lecturers is evaluated; the results are then integrated into the constant optimization process of our study programs. Because everybody who invests time and money in intensive continuing education apart from leading a professional and a family life deserves only the best quality.“
All strategies, objectives and their implementation are controlled and coordinated by a special executive department for quality management and teaching development. The ‘Studies and Teaching' quality handbook prepared by Danube University Krems sets out the overall quality strategy and standards and defines processes and their owners. These stakeholders then integrate new relevant knowledge from their work environment and initiate accompanying quality assurance measures.
Continued systematic development is ensured by integrating relevant knowledge (e.g. from the European education scene), by scientific advisors, experienced lecturers and through student feedback. Each university course is incorporated in the quality management system of Danube University Krems.
WE DO NOT SIMPLY PROMISE QUALITY, WE ARE LIVING IT. UNIV.-PROF. DR. ANTON LEITNER, MSC – MEMBER OF THE SENATE OF DANUBE UNIVERSITY KREMS
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WE KNOW THAT STUDYING MUST LEAVE YOU ENOUGH ROOM FOR YOUR (PROFESSIONAL) LIFE.
DIPL.-PÄD. ANDREA WILDBERGER, MA – SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, GRADUATE, EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
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Compact presence modules Everybody wishing to continue their education at Danube University Krems must make a conscious decision to take the time required, because typically, our students have both feet in a demanding professional live and many of them have families. To accommodate their foray into student life and make it as stress-free as possible, postgraduate studies and continuing education at Danube University Krems are fully geared towards working students. All units requiring students to be present are conducted over several days in the form of module blocks, making for highly focused work on various groups of themes. Students traveling to Krems from far away can easily find comfortable accommodation and catering facilities around the campus. In this way, they can use their time at Krems efficiently and reduce travel time to a minimum.
“It goes without saying that a master's program implies a considerable amount of effort. Danube University Krems, however, makes it as easy as possible for its students: its intelligent blended learning concept allows students to personalize and deepen teaching contents and to plan their study times independently. The committed university course team constantly strives to minimize efforts necessitated by purely organizational matters.“ Independent of time and location thanks to e-learning Presence modules are complemented by e-learning periods and individualized, location-independent practical project work. Some study courses also offer pure distance learning programs. E-learning is not just a convenient means to an end but also makes sense didactically, for the confident handling of new media is a must in responsible positions today. Personal support Customer service is a huge priority at the University for Continuing Education: our organization teams will do their best to support you in all studying matters. In this way, intensive continuing education at university level can also be pursued without any career interruptions.
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“When I began my studies I already had this wish for change in me. The idea of starting my own business, however, only came to me while I was in the continuing education process. One of the decisive factors was the student community: thanks to discussions with my fellow students, I was able to muster enough courage to take this step – and my idea worked out.
Due to today's multi-faceted life careers, lifelong learning has become critical. There is no single one solution for a given professional career but always several perspectives. For me, continuing education means expanding my range of options and gaining more freedom. This is why Danube University Krems has become my academic home.“
WE WILL OPEN UP NEW PERSPECTIVES FOR YOU.
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EVERY STUDENT IS A PERSONAL CAUSE FOR US.
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Personal counseling and support From your initial inquiries to your graduation, you will be accompanied by helpful, capable university employees. Our course directors take the time to get to know each student personally and are always ready to counsel and assist you. Instruction takes place in small groups so that every student can fully and actively participate in the interest of achieving his or her personal advanced or continuing education goals.
Pleasant environment It is also the studying environment at Campus Krems that meets the high expectations of our students: our generously appointed and aesthetically designed facilities feature state-of-the-art equipment and ensure an inspiring atmosphere, offering a great many opportunities for getting together with fellow students, pursuing athletic activities or for enjoying cultural or culinary experiences after class.
“Already in my first telephone conversation with the course director's office I immediately noticed the difference: personal counseling, kindness, sincere interest. The experiences I made during my studies only confirmed this first impression. I am not just an enrolment number here. I am glad and thankful to be able to rely on such great support and assistance.“
Perfect service Our University possesses numerous service facilities helping you to make your everyday student life as pleasurable as possible. These include: Academic Service Center For all study administration matters Research Service and International Affairs Supports students developing and implementing research projects, when staying abroad and setting up international cooperation projects Library Extensive literature and magazine collection, reading room, Wi-Fi and PCs, separate work stations. E-Learning Center Didactical and technical teaching support Campus Kids Child care facility for children of students and employees Campus Sports Highly varied athletic program for students and employees Alumni Club Networking events, special continuing learning and leisure offers, online network You can find all service facilities under
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“I have always set ambitious professional goals for myself and pursued them with a great deal of commitment. That I actually achieved them I also owe to my practice-oriented postgraduate studies in Krems where I could optimally prepare myself for the challenges of my job."“ CHRISTIAN HUBER, MA – NEWS ANCHORMAN AND EDITOR OF Ö3 RADIO NEWS, GRADUATE, QUALITY JOURNALISM PROGRAM
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“The success stories of our graduates highlight the importance of lifelong learning in promoting professional development today. Our students define success in many different ways: for some it is a step up their career ladders, for others it means finding fulfillment in their work. It is our goal to support them in realizing their visions to the best possible degree.“ UNIV.-PROF. MAG. DR. GUDRUN BIFFL – DEAN, FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND GLOBALIZATION
Success through continuing education With their unique expertise in promising specialized areas, their leadership skills, interdisciplinary understanding and their university degrees, our graduates enjoy significant advantages when competing for positions in their jobs or for customers. Additionally, Danube University Krems is the perfect companion when it comes to professional re-orientation: studying alongside working gives you the chance to realize your vision without interrupting your current career.
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FRIEDRICH CSÖRGITS, MSC, MRICS – GRADUATE
YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY ON OUR NETWORK.
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When you pursue your postgraduate studies at Danube University Krems, you will become part of a network of 7,000 students, about 15,000 graduates, 1,000 lecturers, 450 university employees as well as a considerable number of international partner institutions and businesses. Use it - to realize new professional projects, to obtain expert opinions, to set up businesses together, to share information across boundaries of expertise or to strike up new rewarding friendships.
“My studies in Krems enabled me to join a network which is highly valuable for my work in the real estate industry. Years after my studies, I still benefit from the exchange with colleagues, joint activities and projects.“ FRIEDRICH CSÖRGITS, MSC, MRICS – CEO OF AUCON IMMOBILIEN AG, PRESIDENT OF THE REAL ESTATE NETWORK (REN), GRADUATE, REAL ESTATE PROGRAM
“The atmosphere at Campus Krems offers a particularly beneficial framework for the cultivation of personal professional relationships. Time and again, students have come together in successful project partnerships.” UNIV.-PROF. DIPL.-ARCH. ETH DR. CHRISTIAN HANUS – DEAN, FACULTY OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE
Alumni Club The Alumni Club offers many opportunities to make new private and professional contacts and to stay in touch with former fellow students, lecturers and University employees. The Club organizes regular discussion events and graduate reunions, excursions as well as cultural and athletic events, runs a job exchange and offers interdisciplinary continuing education.
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“Of course you do not pick the location you plan to study at according to aesthetic criteria. Ever since I began my studies in Krems, however, I know that you can not underestimate the motivating influence of a pleasant learning atmosphere.“ DR. MARKUS SCHLAGER – ASSISTANT PHYSICIAN, NEUROLOGICAL WARD OF TULLN REGIONAL HOSPITAL, STUDENT, EUROPEAN MASTER IN STROKE MEDICINE PROGRAM
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“The Campus, situated between the Danube, vineyards and the scenic Old Quarter of Krems, offers the most beautiful place for studying and spending your free time after an intensive day at the University. I always look forward to spending a couple of days in that inspiring environment.“ LYDIA GOBER – OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, TULLN REGIONAL HOSPITAL, STUDENT, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM
Modern campus The University's modern campus affords students a unique studying environment promoting innovation and motivation, offering superbly equipped teaching, research and communal facilities, comfortable accommodation, an arthouse cinema, restaurants, cafés and a gym directly on campus. The character of Campus Krems is dominated by the carefully renovated former Krems-Stein tobacco factory, an imposing industrial building constructed in the early 20th century, and by the transparent newly constructed buildings designed by Austrian architect Dietmar Feichtinger and harmoniously blending into the scenic Wachau landscape. The flair of this center of education is topped by pieces of art in its public spaces as well as by generously designed outdoor facilities. Experience art and culture In Krems, art and culture aficionados will find a home away from home. The Glatt & Verkehrt World Music Festival, the Donaufestival featuring current performance art and music, cinema events organized by the Österreichische Filmgalerie as well as exhibitions at the internationally renowned Kunsthalle Krems and the only Austrian Museum of Caricature are among the city's annual event highlights. Thanks to its Campus Cultur program the University itself has become a fixture in the regional art and culture scene.
Mesmerizing natural and cultural landscape For all those looking for nature and exercise to balance their everyday student life, the Campus is an ideal starting point for hiking, cycling, rowing or swimming. It is situated right next to the possibly most beautiful section of the Danube valley, the Wachau with its medieval towns, castles, craggy rock formations and vineyard terraces. The Wachau heurigen taverns beckon for an enjoyable evening at the end of a busy day at the University. Our students know exactly why they love returning to Krems again and again, even after having completed their studies.
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YOU WILL NOT FIND A MORE BEAUTIFUL PLACE FOR STUDYING THAN KREMS.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONCERNING YOUR STUDIES.
Which kind of degree do Danube University Krems graduates acquire upon completion of their studies? The main emphasis of academic instruction is on continuing and advanced study programs ending with a master's degree, for example a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science (MSc) or a Master of Laws (LL.M.). Additionally, we also offer short-term versions (academic programs and certified programs). Danube University Krems does not offer undergraduate studies such as bachelor programs or university diploma courses.
What are the admission requirements applicants have to meet? Basically, you have to complete your undergraduate studies to be eligible for a master's program at the University for Continuing Education. Many study programs, however, also accept non-graduates, provided they are able to demonstrate equivalent professional qualifications.
How long will I have to study and how can I reconcile my studies with my job? Master's programs typically take four semesters; additionally, we also offer condensed short programs as well as several longer courses. All university courses are organized in such a way that you can study alongside your job: blocked phases of study requiring you to be present are complemented by online instruction as well as by independent scientific or project-related work. In some areas of studies, we also offer pure distance learning courses.
How much will my studies cost? Are there any scholarships or grants? All studies offered by Danube University Krems are fee-based. Master's course attendance fees range from 1,500 to 7,500 Euros per semester. For many courses, Danube University Krems offers (part-cost) grants. Additionally, we offer attractive financing models designed in cooperation with Austrian banks.
Who are the students and graduates of the University for Continuing Education? Danube University Krems is a university for continuing education offering university courses for university graduates or professionals with equivalent job experience seeking specialization or wishing to deepen and update their knowledge. Accordingly, the average student age is 40 years; students typically have several years of work experience. 15,000 students have completed university courses and graduated from Danube University Krems ever since it was founded in 1995. Currently, over 7,000 students from 90 countries are enrolled in Krems.
Is Danube University Krems a private or a state-run university? Danube University Krems is a state-run university for continuing education; however, it is operated along private enterprise lines. 80 percent of its budget is financed by the university's own revenues.
Would you like some more information about the courses we offer? Visit our website, contact one of our student advisors or make a personal counseling appointment. We look forward to meeting you!
www.donau-uni.ac.at/study info@donau-uni.ac.at phone: +43 (0)2732 893-6000
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“Danube University Krems is primarily devoted to translational and application-oriented research. Our scientific discoveries form the basis for top-quality teaching at the University for Continuing Education. Additionally, our research work allows us to intensively cooperate with businesses as well as other public institutions.“ UNIV.-PROF. DR. VIKTORIA WEBER
Partners from the worlds of science and business As far as research is concerned, Danube University Krems closely cooperates with numerous partners. Researchers at the University for Continuing Education participate in many EU projects, conduct externally commissioned studies or develop new technologies. Cooperation partners include universities, research institutions, public institutions as well as commercial enterprises based in Europe, the US, Canada, Russia and China. Furthermore, the University for Continuing Education holds interests in several companies and organizations (accent Gründerservice, IBO Baubiologie und Bauökologie, Österreichische Filmgalerie, WasserCluster Linz) to promote the translation of research results into practice.
International networks Danube University Krems is a member of many scientific associations and specialist networks including netPOL, the inter-university Network for Political Communication, or – following the establishment of the Austrian Cochrane branch at the University – the globally active Cochrane Collaboration which prepares and publishes systematic reviews in the field of medicine.
Good scientific practice Scientific integrity, transparency and compliance with mandatory guidelines are indispensable prerequisites for scientific work. This is why Danube University Krems has signed the European Charter for Researchers and its Code of Conduct and is a member of the Association for Scientific Integrity. In 2012, an ethics commission was founded at Danube University Krems to provide advice in teaching and research affairs.
Promoting women and young scientists Promoting committed scientists is a central concern at Danube University Krems. We support doctorate and habilitation projects in cooperation with other universities. Other components of these activities include regularly scheduled training events for young scientists as well as cross-university mentoring programs for the promotion of female scientists. The University Research Service also assists those wishing to submit and realize projects.
Quality assurance All research projects are supervised from their submission to their completion according to a defined internal procedure as well as fully documented in a research database. To ensure that the results they are achieving comply with the quality standards of the international scientific community, scientists at Danube University Krems are constantly confronting their colleagues in scientific discourse at conferences and symposiums as well as by means of publications in eminent scientific journals. Most departments also have appointed scientific advisors they can consult for evaluation purposes or whenever development issues arise.
Points of focus in research Faculty of Health and Medicine
Biomedical technologies At Danube University Krems, one of the well-established areas of research is the development of intelligent blood purification systems, e.g. for the supporting treatment of liver failure, sepsis and multi-organ failure. These technologies are continuously refined in cooperation with strategic partner corporations, first and foremost among them Fresenius Medical Care, the world leader in dialysis products and services. Fresenius Medical Care is also a partner of the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Innovative Approaches in Sepsis Therapy founded in 2012.
Evidence-based medicine The Department for Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology is devoting itself to a task crucial for our society: making health care system decisions using evidencebased methods like meta analyses and systematic reviews as well as evaluating health-promoting programs. The Department is an affiliate of the Evidence-based Information Center for Lower-Austrian Physicians and the Austrian Cochrane branch.
POINTS OF FOCUS.
Neurosciences The Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine focuses on prevention and clinical neuroscience research with an emphasis on stroke medicine and rehabilitation. Its research portfolio also includes the fields of general medical preventive and lifestyle medicine as well as their scientific application in medical practice.
Psychotherapy The Department for Psychotherapy and Biopsychosocial Health focuses on those areas of psychotherapy that have hitherto been investigated only marginally in a scientific manner. At present, its research centers on risks, side effects and damage resulting from psychotherapy. Another project explores another field that has been more or less neglected to date, namely self-experience in the training of psychotherapists.
Regenerative medicine and orthopedics Regenerative medicine deals with the artificial manufacturing of biological tissue (tissue engineering) as a point of focus, aimed at improving existing therapies for treating orthopedic complaints of the musculoskeletal system. Another focus is arthrosis research emphasizing, in particular, the practicability of new methods with respect to ethics and technical feasibility.
Health care management and economics In this field, the main focus is on planning public and private health care systems, the economic effects of health care institutions as well as issues in connection with the sustained orientation of health care and economic policies.
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Points of focus in research Faculty of Business and Globalization
Migration and globalization The Department for Migration and Globalization focuses on the causes and effects of worldwide migratory flows, investigating integration issues with regard to the labor market, education, housing and health; policy design as well as intercultural and interfaith dialogue, migration and integration are treated as two sides of the same phenomenon that can only be explored in an interdisciplinary way. Also in this field, great emphasis is placed on translating results into practice.
Management sciences and economics The Department for Management and Economics deals with topical issues related to society, organizations, management and leadership. Main focuses include studies in the field of sustainable development in connection with energy and environmental economics as well as e-mobility.
Knowledge and communication management The Department for Knowledge and Communication Management deals with such research topics as information design, usability and network analysis, endeavoring to assist people in accomplishing their tasks by means of information technology. Products and systems are accompanied as early as in their conception stages and finally evaluated while also including potential users right from the beginning of the development process.
Business law and European integration Investigations include current issues arising at the interface of law, business, technology and society. Special attention is paid to trends in European and international law as well as to their consequences for Austria.
E-Governance and infrastructure security The Department for E-Governance and Administration conducts interdisciplinary research in the fields of electronic governance, business informatics, e-government, digital democracy and innovations in administration. Main focuses include security engineering technologies as well as new forms of institutional as well as societal participation and cooperation within the context of European integration.
Points of focus in research Faculty of Education, Arts and Architecture
Lifelong Learning The Department for Interactive Media and Educational Technologies deals with the reflexive connection between education, media and society, developing education scenarios with a special focus on technological changes impinging on society, didactics and education. Research priorities include learning design, didactical design patterns and taxonomies, technology-assisted teaching and learning arrangements as well as teaching and learning using new media and the Web 2.0. The Department for Continuing Education Research and Educational Management investigates university trends and European university policy as well as continuing scientific, professional and in company education. The research activities of both Departments will become interlinked with the Lifelong Learning Research Cluster currently under development. Subsequently, the following lines of research will receive special attention: orientation by life stage, student orientation by learner, lifelong guidance, orientation by competency as well as fostering participation in lifelong learning.
Sustainable building design and real estate valuation The Department for Building and Environment investigates practical issues in the construction and real estate industries, focusing on the sustainability principle and the needs of residents. Core competencies within its research and consulting portfolio include the fields of building culture, building and energy, building and light, life cycle of buildings as well as real estate valuation.
Arts and image sciences Transformation processes triggered by the new media are the main focus of these interdisciplinary research efforts. Special emphasis is placed on challenges for artists caused by digitalization and the resulting changes in production, distribution and reception.
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NetPOL, the inter-university Network for Political Communication, deals with the interdisciplinary connections between politics, business and the media. Other major subjects include the investigation of communication within the European Union as well as the fields of civic education, election research as well as young people and politics.
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MILESTONES. www.donau-uni.ac.at/history
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DANUBE UNIVERSITY KREMS FIGURES. >
7,419 Students from 87 countries Percentage of female students: 52% Percentage of foreign students: 30%
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(Count: students: summer semester of 2013, graduates, Campus area: September 23, 2013, lecturers: year 2012, budget: 2012 Financial Statement)
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3 Faculties Health and Medicine (approximately 51% of all students) Business and Globalization (34%) Education, Arts and Architecture (14%)
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41.5 Mio. Euros - total budget Self-financing percentage: 80% Subsidies by Federal Government and the Province of Lower Austria: 20%
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