Short Term Exchange and Study Abroad - University of Vienna (January)
Since 2005, Macquarie University has been sending Law students to the University of Vienna in the January break. The University of Vienna is a strong Law school, particularly in the area of International Law.
The University of Vienna is one of the oldest universities in the German-speaking world. The University of Vienna (German: Universität Wien) is a public university located in Vienna, Austria. It was founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365 and is one of the oldest universities in the German-speaking world.
Country | Austria, Europe |
Type of Program | Short Term Exchange (10 places) |
Level of Study | Undergraduate |
Length of Program | 2.5 weeks |
Program Dates | 7 - 24 January 2020 |
Language of Instruction | English |
| Travel Grant | $500 |
WAM Requirement (Out of 100) | 60 |
Course Information | Students will study three intensively taught courses at Vienna (7 ECTS). Please see the MQ equivalencies attached. The Faculty of Law at the University of Vienna is offering this January Law Program focusing on International Law. ALL students are required to pay a mandatory Student Union fee of 20 Euros per student in addition to the other additional fees (food, travel etc) |
Accommodation | |
Exchange Student Website |
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following:
- Macquarie Abroad General Eligibility Criteria
- Nomination from Macquarie University
- English language proficiency for non-native speakers
- Review the course information and restricted courses to check it is suitable for your degree progression at Macquarie University
How to Apply
Applicants must complete an online Application form. You'll need to include:
Your personal details, One University preference, It should take around 2 - 3 minutes to complete an application.
Important notes:
Application Fee and Payment Options: For all exchange programs (semester and short term), there is a compulsory application fee. For more information and payment options please refer to the Payment Website.
Insurance: It is a requirement of the exchange program that all students must purchase their own travel insurance to cover them for the duration of their entire journey overseas. More information will be given to students upon acceptance.
Program Costs: You remain enrolled at Macquarie University and continue to pay your tuition fees to Macquarie University. As an exchange student you pay no tuition fees to host university. However, you must also always be prepared for unexpected expenses, and should consider how you will be dealing with the expenses of your exchange before you leave your home country. Prior to departure, you will need to save sufficient funds to cover all of your expenses for the duration of your exchange. Some costs to consider include: airfares, students visa (if required), travel health insurance, accommodation, food, additional travel, entertainment, textbooks, incidental expense. If you wish to work while you are away, it is important to note that work rights for international students vary from country to country. For further information about your visa restrictions please contact the consulate or embassy of your host country.
*Disclaimer: Macquarie University does not ensure the quality or reputation of activities run externally, should students choose to undertake these activities they take on the full risk and responsibility. All students need to undertake their own risk assessment before departure, considering wisely their personal health and safety risks. Ultimately participation in these activities is at the students’ risk.
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Summary
Since 2005, Macquarie University has been sending 15-20 Law students to the University of Vienna in the January break. The University of Vienna is a strong Law school, particularly in the area of International Law.
Area of study
Business; Education; Engineering and IT; Environment; Health and medical sciences; Law, security and intelligence; Media, creative arts, and communication; Science; Society, history and languages
Eligibility
Has a GPA requirement
Tags
Macquarie, Short term, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Psychology, Education, Languages, Business, History, Health Sciences, Environment, Economics, , Exchange, Vienna, Austria
Benefits
Travel Grant
Value
$500
Phone
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Email
mi.exchange@mq.edu.au
Apply URL
https://students.mq.edu.au/experience/travel-while-studying/apply
Level of study
Undergraduate; Postgraduate