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Universität für Bodenkultur Wien

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Universität für Bodenkultur WienUniversity of Natural Resources and

Life Sciences, Vienna

WILLKOMMEN AN DER BOKU!

WELCOME TO BOKU!

www.boku.ac.at

Universität für Bodenkultur WienPictures

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During the different events of the Welcome Days,

pictures will be made, which we will post on

Facebook:

„ESN BOKU Incomings SS 19“https://www.facebook.com/groups/594303707651726/

The photographs may be used in particular on social networks, BOKU

websites, BOKU-related external platforms and / or in BOKU publications for

the purpose of reporting on the event, photo competitions, the university and

its activities and documenting life at the university over time.

If you do not want a picture of yourself being posted on the website,

please notify us right after this session!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/594303707651726/


Welcome!

Universität für Bodenkultur WienBOKU

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BOKU – themes and competences

Development of the living space

Securing nutrition and health

Managm. natural

resources

Soil and terrestrial ecosystems

Nano sciences and technology

Biotechnology

Food – nutrition -health

Renewable raw materials, resources oriented technologies

Living space and landscape

Water –Atmosphere -Environment

Resources and societal dynamics


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Founded in 1872

Students: 12.500

Scientific staff: 2.000

Other staff: 400

BOKU main building:

A-1180 Vienna, Gregor Mendel-Straße 33

-> Study Services

Facts and Figures of BOKU Vienna


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3 campuses of BOKU

Vienna,

Türkenschanze,

Tulln, 40km from Vienna Muthgasse


BOKU campus

Türkenschanze


BOKU campus

Muthgasse


Auxiliary Location

„Alte WU“

Augasse 2-6

-> lecture rooms

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BOKU campus Tulln


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Departments (15) Department of Material Sciences and Process Engineering

Department of Biotechnology

Department of Water, Atmosphere and Environment

Department of Nanobiotechnology

Department of Chemistry

Department of Integrative Biology and Biodiversity Research

Department of Food Sciences and Technology

Department of Spatial-, Landscape-, and Infrastructure-Sciences

Department of Economics and Social Sciences

Department of Sustainable Agricultural Systems

Department of Structural Engineering and Natural Hazards

Department of Forest- and Soil Sciences

Department of Applied Plant Sciences and Plant Biotechnology

Department of Agrobiotechnology (IFA Tulln)

Department of Applied Genetics and Cell Biology


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Bachelor studies (duration: 6 semesters)

1st Degree: “Bachelor of Technical Sciences”

Master studies (duration: 4 semesters)

a continuing programme after the bachelor study

comparable to an international master’s degree

2nd Degree: “Master of Science”

or “Diplom-Ingenieur”

PhD studies

Offered for master programme graduates

Degree: “Doctor of Natural Resources and

Life Sciences” or “Doctor of Socio-Economic Sciences”

Further information: www.boku4you.at

BOKU study programmes

http://www.boku4you.at/


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Personal atmosphere

Individual supervision

Active learning

Design the system

High practical relevance

Interaction with society, politics and economy

Commitment to environmental and social topics

Studying at BOKUWhat do we offer?


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What is expected from you at BOKU ?

Active Learning - Group work

Self-discipline

Personal responsibility (ask for information, e.g. about

registration for exams!)

Fulfil academic requirements

No plagiarism – Do not steal ideas or texts from others!


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Read Listen Look Feel Ask Speak Wait

Take theInitiative!


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BOKUonline –

Education Management System

http://online.boku.ac.at

https://online.boku.ac.at/BOKUonline/webnav.ini


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BOKUonline –

Education Management System

http://online.boku.ac.at

Course registration: -> course schedule

Problems with overlap -> check course type

Contact teachers if necessary

Look for alternative courses

Make sure that you fullfill the requirements

Make sure to join the first class

Erasmus: change learning agreement between March 6 and 29

(upon e-mail)

https://online.boku.ac.at/BOKUonline/webnav.ini


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Study Services (= Registration Office)

University Library / Universitätsbibliothek (UB)

Central IT Services / Zentraler Informatikdienst (ZID)

Austrian Students Union / Österreichische Hochschülerschaft (ÖH)

Alumni Association / Alumni-Dachverband

Center for International Relations /

Zentrum für Internationale Beziehungen (ZIB)

Dienstleistungseinrichtungen

Service Units


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Duties and responsibilities

Center for International Relations

Zentrum für Internationale Beziehungen

Coordination and maintenance of

international contacts

Information and support of incoming- and outgoing students

Information and support of incoming- und

outgoing staff

Organisation of accommodation and

visiting programmes for international guests

Information of scholarships

Support of "Internationalisation at Home" & strategy for internationalization


KEEP CALM AND LEARN LANGUAGES

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BOKU LANGUAGE COURSES

Participants in class: 12–25, free elective course (2 ECTS)

Costs: 130 Euro

Contact: Dr. Veronika Decker: [email protected]

http://www.boku.ac.at/int-languages

Follow us on acebook: BOKU Wien – ZIB – Sprachkurse

GERMAN COURSES AT BOKU

German for Beginners II (A1+), Thursday, 12:00-13:30

German Conversation III (intermediate level),

Thursday, 13:30-15:00

German for BOKU-specific subjects (B2/B2+),

Tuesday, 14:30-16:00, free of costs for Erasmus-students

mailto:[email protected]


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ENGLISH COURSES

General English Brush-up (B1+)

English III (B2)

English IV (B2+)

ROMANCE LANGUAGES

French II (A1+), French IV (B1)

Italian II (A1+), Italian IV (B1)

Spanish II (A1+), Spanish IV (B1)

* Courses take place with a minimum of 12 participants

In the summer semester 2019 places

are available in these courses*:

BOKU GOES EAST

Croatian II (A1+)

Czech II (A1+)

Russian II (A1+)


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Tandem-Learning

Registration: http://learn.boku.ac.at, 20.02.2019 – 10.03.2019

Kickoff-Meeting: 18.03, 17.30, EH05, Exnerhaus No costs!

Contact: Nadine Abu Zahra- [email protected]

Students with different native language teach

each other

You decide with your partner,

when, where and how you learn

http://learn.boku.ac.at/



"Intercultural competence –

Acting effectively in an international

environment"

First time in Vienna and Austria?

Uncertain of how to navigate different

cultural norms and customs?

-> 3 ECTS

BOKUonline course number: 120999

Please register in BOKUonline by February 26!

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When should you come to see us?

If you need:

Confirmation ofArrival

Changes of Learning Agreement – between

March 6 and 29

Confirmation ofstay – at the

end of your stay!

If you have any (personal) problems!


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Contact persons at ZIB

Erasmus + Programme Countries (Incomings),ELLS Master programmes

[email protected]

[email protected]

Joint Study, Ceepus

[email protected]

ERASMUS + Internat. Mobility,

English/International Master [email protected]

[email protected]

International Master Programmes

[email protected]

Buddies, Tandem, Stammtisch:

Nadine Abu Zahra: [email protected], [email protected]

Language Courses:

Veronika Decker: [email protected]












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ZIB Office Hours

Monday – Friday

10:00-12:00

Wednesday (additionally)

14:00-16:00

(Lisa Maria: only We, Thu, Fri)

Zentrum für Internationale Beziehungen (ZIB)

Peter-Jordan-Straße 82a, A-1190 Wien

Tel.: +43 1 47654-32000, Fax: +43 1 47654-32009

Please always check on the website,

if consulting hours are cancelled!


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Get more information

Welcome Guide & BOKUtipps: http://www.boku.ac.at/int-in-life-en.html

http://www.boku.ac.at/int-in-boku-en.html

(PDFs downloadable at the bottom of the page)

Buddies & Classmates

International newsletter (sent by [email protected])

Facebook

ÖH – Austrian Student Union (ESN BOKU)

Internet

www.falter.at

www.wien.gv.at

www.wien.info

www.boku.ac.at

http://www.boku.ac.at/int-in-life-en.html

http://www.boku.ac.at/int-in-boku-en.html

http://www.falter.at/

http://www.wien.gv.at/

http://www.wien.info/

http://www.boku.ac.at/


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„Universität des Lebens“

- Life at BOKU

Food: Cafeterias, TÜWI,

Hofladen, Kebab,…

Relaxing:TÜWI,

Türkenschanzpark, Dachterrasse,…

Celebrating:parties at TÜWI,

BOKU´s courtyard, dormitories,…

Cultural activities: BOKU-choir, BOKU-ball,…

Sport: USI (university sport institute)

www.usi.at

Stammtisch:

Weekly meeting at Polkadot (Albertgasse

12), Tues, 20.00


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Tuesday 19th February 2019:

10.00-12.00 Official Welcome and Introduction

GROUP PICTURE AND BUFFET

13.00-14.00 Individual registration at Study Services (registration office)

Register for the “Heurigen-Party” in front of Festsaal

- LIMITED PLACES

14.00-15.30 First steps at BOKU:

Practical information about the registration (forms,…)

(HS XV)

19.00 ESN Party im Travel-Shack

Programme Overview


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Wednesday, 20th February 2019:

10.00-13.00 BOKUonline and library introduction at BOKU

(HS XV, Gregor Mendelhaus, Gregor Mendel Str. 33)

15.00-17.00 Guided tour through Vienna´s city center

Meeting point: „Schwedenplatz“(Metro Station U4/U1), at the

corner of Schwedenplatz and Rotenturmstraße (McDonald´s)

End of tour: „Schottentor“ (U2 Metro Station)

Programme Overview


Programme Overview

Thursday, 21st February 2019:

10.00-14.45 Getting to know the „Türkenschanze“ Campus!

Discovery tours in groups at BOKU including lunchbreak

Meeting point: Festsaal, Gregor Mendelhaus, Gregor

Mendel Str. 33

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Friday, 22nd February 2019:

10.00-12.00 Tour around BOKU location „Muthgasse“

Meeting point: inside metro station U4 „Heiligenstadt“,

in front of the „Mann“ bakery.

Tours of the following institues (register for one)

Technical Laboratory Hall Water Management OR

Institute of Food Technology OR

Institute of Biotechnology

OR Tour of the Experimental Farm Groß-EnzersdorfVisiting agricultural fields (experiments/research work)

Meeting point: U2 Station Aspernstraße, 10.00

18.00 “Heurigen” party

(traditional Austrian wine tavern)€ 3, including buffet and one drink

Limited Places, Registration required!

Programme Overview


Welcome Heurigen

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What is a Heurigen?

A Heurigen is a typical Austrian wine Tavern. It is a good

opportunity to get to know each other & enjoy some

Austrian food and wine together.

When, where and how much?

Time: 22nd February

Place: Buschenschrank Friseurmüller (Anton Herrmann)

Hamaustrasse 30-32

1190 Wien

Cost: 3 € (Buffet and one drink)

Registration time:

• 19.2., 10:00 – 12:00 at ZIB

• 20.2., 13:00 – 14:00 in front of Festsaal

• 21.2.,12:00 – 13:00 at ZIB

Limited Places!

Universität für Bodenkultur WienWeekend Programme by ESN

23.2.: Visit the Ottakringer Brewery

Do you like beer? Would you like to taste a whole lot of Viennese typical

beers? Well, then we’ve got fantastic news for you. Because we offer

you exactly this experience!

24.2.: Hiking at Kahlenberg

See Vienna from the top!

… see ESN presentation

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

HAVE A NICE STAY HERE AT BOKU!

DANKE FÜR IHRE AUFMERKSAMKEIT!

EINEN SCHÖNEN AUFENTHALT HIER AN DER BOKU!

Universität für Bodenkultur WienDepartmental Coordinators

Support you finding a supervisor for your project/thesis

Support you when you have scientific questions about your courses that

the teachers can not answer

www.boku.ac.at/fileadmin/data/H05000/H12000/Baum_2012/B-

_International_Students_coming_to_BOKU/A_ERASMUS/Departmental_C

oordinators_E.pdf

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http://www.boku.ac.at/fileadmin/data/H05000/H12000/Baum_2012/B-_International_Students_coming_to_BOKU/A_ERASMUS/Departmental_Coordinators_E.pdf


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Departmental Coordinators

Birgit Fürst-Waltl

[email protected]

• Agricultural and Food Economy (Master)

• Agricultural Biology (Master)

• Agricultural Sciences (Bachelor)

• Doctoral studies of Natural Resources and Life Sciences

• Doctoral studies of Social and Economic Sciences

• Equine Sciences (VUW) (Master)

• Livestock Sciences (Master)

• Organic Agricultural Systems and Agroecology (AgrEco-Organic)

• Organic Agricultural Systems and Agroecology (EUR-Organic)

• Phytomedicine (Master)

• Plant Sciences (Master)

• Sustainability in Agriculture, Food Production and Food

Technology in the Danube Region

Maria Wurzinger

[email protected]

Agricultural Sciences


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Anna [email protected]

• Horticultural Sciences (Master)

• Viticulture, Enology and Wine Economics

(Bachelor/Master)

Astrid [email protected]

Ulrike Anhalt-Brü[email protected]

Horticultural Sciences

Viticulture, Enology and Wine Economics

Amal [email protected]


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Johann Sölkner [email protected]

Gabor [email protected]

• European Master in Animal Breeding and Genetics (EM-

ABG)

Animal Breeding and Genetics

Alexandra Jiricka-Pürrer [email protected]

• Landscape Architechture and Planning (Bachelor/Master)

Landscape Architechture and Planning

Doris [email protected]


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• Forestry (Bachelor/Master)

• Mountain Forestry (Master)

• Mountain Risk Engineering (Master)

• MSc European Forestry

• Wildlife Ecology and Management (Master)

Georg [email protected]

Raphael Thomas Klumpp

[email protected]

Forestry

Wolfgang Gindl-Altmutter

wolfgang.gindl-

[email protected] • Wood and Fibre Technology (Bachelor)

• Woodtechnology und Management (Master)Alfred Teischinger [email protected]

Wood Technology

Harald Vacik

[email protected]


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Material Science

• Material and Energetic Exploitation of Renewable Raw Materials

(NAWARO) (Master)

Andreas [email protected]

Rupert [email protected]


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Clemens Karl [email protected]

Gerald [email protected]

• Biomolecular Technology of Proteins

• Biotechnology (Master)

• International Graduate School in Nanobiotechnology

• Food Sciences and Bio Technology (Bachelor/Master)

Food Sciences and

Biotechnolgy

Safety in the Food Chain

• Safety in the Food Chain (Master)

Gerhard Schleining [email protected]

Matthias [email protected]


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Reinhard [email protected]

• Civil Engineering and Water Management (Bachelor/Master)

• Environmental Engineering

Peter [email protected]

Environmental Engineering

Ralf Nordbeck [email protected]

Environment and

Bio-Resources Management

• Environment and Bio-Resources Management (Bachelor/Master)

• Water Management and Environmental Engineering (Master)

Reinfried [email protected]


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• Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering

(Master)


Walter [email protected] Natural Resources Management

• Applied Limnology

Applied Limnology

Wolfram Graf

[email protected]

Markus [email protected]

• Environmental Sciences, Soil, Water

and Biodiversity (ENVEURO) (Master)

Environmental Sciences

Maria Fü[email protected]

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