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Linz CAMPUS
School of Applied Health
and Social Sciences
Guide for International Students
University of Applied Sciences
Upper Austria
www.fh-ooe.at/campus-linz
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Guide for International Students
Contents
International Students in Linz ............................................................................................................ 3
Life as an International Student in Austria
General Information about Linz ................................................................................................................ 4
Universities of Applied Sciences in Austria – Linz Campus
The Structure of our Degree Programmes ............................................................................................... 5
Our Degree Programmes
Bachelor’s Degree Programmes:
Medical Engineering ................................................................................................................................. 6
Social Services Management and Public Management .......................................................................... 6
Social Work .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Master’s Degree Programmes:
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Internationalisation
International Office Linz / Contact . .......................................................................................................... 7
Grading System / ECTS ........................................................................................................................... 7
Upon Arrival . ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Linz Campus: Services and Facilities
Student ID Card / IT Information............................................................................................................... 8
Accommodation ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Academic Information
German Language Courses ..................................................................................................................... 9
Academic Calendar ................................................................................................................................. 9
Attendance Policy .................................................................................................................................... 9
Personalised Schedule . ........................................................................................................................... 9
Types of Classes ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Examinations .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Survival German for Student Life ........................................................................................................... 10
Linz Campus: Events / Free Time Activities
Sports & Leisure ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Reductions for Students ........................................................................................................................ 11
Essential Practical Information
Registration with the Local Authorities .................................................................................................. 12
Climate and Clothing............................................................................................................................... 12
Currency ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Living Costs in Linz ................................................................................................................................ 12
Low priced Shopping ............................................................................................................................. 13
Banks and Cash Withdrawal / Credit Cards .......................................................................................... 13
Medical Services and Pharmacies / Emergency Numbers .................................................................... 14
Health Insurance Coverage / Non-emergency Medical Treatment ........................................................ 14
Public Transport – Railways, Discount Rail Travel, City Bus .................................................................. 15
Getting to Linz ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Linz CAMPUS 2
Statements
International Students in Linz
“Hi, I’m Amela Balihodzic. I’m from Bosnia, and part-time job or even a flat, go to: oeh.fh-ooe.at. If
am studying social work at FH OÖ (University of you earn less than € 1,164 - apply for an Aktiv-
Applied Sciences Upper Austria) in the part-time pass at “Bürgerservice” to save money on street-
programme. Studying in Linz is very interesting. car tickets and admissions to many, many places
You meet so many nice people that language is (see www.linz.at). I could go on and on and on.
never a problem. In addition to lectures, we work But come to Linz and see for yourself – I am still
in small cohort groups of about 15 students – in the process of discovering Linz myself!“
we’re like one big family. Thanks to careful Melanie Biber, Bavaria
scheduling, I have time for classes, my job as a
nurse, my family, and my hobbies. I can highly “I have been studying here in Linz for several
recommend studying here!“ years. At first I did not know which side of the
Amela Balihodzic, Bosnia Earth Linz was on. So I started searching some-
where in Australia, and I found it in Europe, in
“My name is Nicoleta Puskas. I was born in Roma- Austria. As you can see on the pictures, Linz is
nia, but I live here in Austria. When I came to Aus- beautiful. I do not know how I can describe it. The
tria, I couldn’t speak German. But I studied German best way to say it is “Just come and see.” You will
at Johannes Kepler University for 3 semesters be- find different people from different countries.
cause I had intended to study sociology. I gave up You will enjoy the weather. You will always want to
because I couldn’t afford to pay the tuition fees. climb mountains surrounding Linz.
Also, at that time Romania was not in the EU, so I The best of all is that you can, with your bike, go
couldn’t work here and there was no way I could everywhere in a short time. Finally, I would like to
finance my studies. Now I am studying social work say that Linz does not sleep (Life goes on 24/7).“
at FH OÖ. I live here alone, and my family lives in Gaspard NY, Rwanda
Romania. I don’t have financial support, and so FH
Amela Balihodzic Nicoleta Puskasa
OÖ is a great place to study. I work for Siemens “My name is Michael Sekulic and I am 22 years
and study part-time. I am very grateful to have the old. I was born in Linz and I grew up here.
opportunity to study in Linz and to learn about a I began to study social work at Linz Campus,
foreign culture. My German language skills have which was a decision that I don’t regret.
also improved, and I have made many friends Here I am surrounded by lots of nice and helpful
here.“ people. The education I get is high standard.
Melanie Biber Gaspard NY
Nicoleta Puskas, Romania Linz is a nice place to live, especially for students.
It’s no problem getting a part-time job here in case
“If you look, you will find really nice, open people. you need to finance your studies on your own. For
I’m from Lower Bavaria, and am enjoying listen- registered students there are benefits in the city of
ing to the various Austrian dialects. You can do all Linz, such as lower fares for public transportation,
kinds of sports here, and climbing, dancing, cheaper admissions, etc. Linz also offers a lot of
Michael Sekulic Ekaterina Lingur
volleyball, etc., don’t cost much at all. Plus you things to do in your spare time. I’m quite happy to
meet a lot of interesting people. Evenings are have the opportunity to live and study here.“
never boring. Both JKU (Johannes Kepler Univer- Michael Sekulic, Linz
sity) and FH organize parties regularly; there is at
least one every week. There are free admission “The programme in social services management
nights at Billiardtempel, karaoke, music, dance, is demanding, and you really need a good com-
theatre, literature, and film. After the movies I mand of German, but studying in Linz is fun. Also, I
usually have hot chocolate with chilli-coconut, know that this practice-oriented education will give
honey and cinnamon or peppermint at one of the me a great advantage in the job market. In Russia,
many pubs nearby. If there’s snow, you’ll find me where I am from, there are no programmes that
out skiing. It’s so easy to do outdoor activities if combine management and social sciences.“
you live in Linz – the Danube, lakes, forests, and Ekaterina Lingur, Rostow
mountains are close by. If you’re looking for a
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Studying in Austria
Life as an International Student
in Austria
Congratulations on your decision to embark on one of life’s greatest adventures: living and studying
abroad. We hope that your stay in Linz will be a wonderful and unforgettable experience.
International exchange students all over the world usually experience various phases of adjustment dur-
ing their stay abroad. At first you will probably see everything through the eyes of a tourist. Everything is
new and exotic. After this stage you get down to the business of living your everyday life, which for some
people is accompanied by a sense of disorientation or culture shock. This is a quite natural phenomenon
when someone is in completely unfamiliar surroundings where everything is new.
If this affects you, please do not hesitate to speak to one of the staff. We have been through this our-
selves and will be more than willing to listen and talk with you about it. You may also find it helpful to
bear in mind that this is a phase that will pass and, in the meantime, try to keep an open mind and seek
contact with other people.
General Information about Linz
“Life begins in Linz,” or so they say in German
(“In Linz beginnt’s”). Indeed, Linz is full of life, and
that’s not surprising. Linz is the capital of Upper
Austria, Austria’s third largest city (pop. 200,000),
and home to eight universities. Located on the
Danube River between Salzburg and Vienna, this
1 000 year-old town is a great place to study and
a great place to live. Its elegant old town boasts a
thriving music and entertainment scene, museums,
concert halls, unique shops and scores of pubs,
cafés, and restaurants.
We do lots of sports along and on the Danube:
running, inline skating, bicycling, rowing, etc. And
the Salzkammergut lakes, the hills (“Sound of Linz is also a city of festivals: Linzfest, Buskers’
Music”), and the Alps are not far, either, so day Fest (“Pflasterspektakel”), Brucknerfest. It is not
trips for hiking in the mountains, swimming, surprising that Linz was Cultural Capital of Europe
sailing, or skiing are no problem whatsoever. in 2009. >> www.linz.at/tourismus
In addition, there is excellent rail transportation
to Vienna, Salzburg, and points north and south,
so weekend trips to Venice, Budapest, Prague,
Munich – just to name a few – are easy.
The University of Applied Sciences, Linz Campus,
moved into a beautiful, spacious new building in
the hospital district in 2005, which includes a well-
stocked, professionally run library and state-of-the-
art classrooms and laboratories. At present, more
than 700 students are studying here.
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Studying in Austria
Universities of Applied Sciences
in Austria
Universities of Applied Sciences – in German “Fachhochschulen” (FH) – are relatively new in Austria: the
law authorizing their introduction was passed in the early ’90s and the first degree programmes were
launched in autumn 1994. The aim of Austria’s Universities of Applied Sciences is to provide a more
practice-oriented education to complement the range of courses offered by traditional universities.
Education is founded on academic, research-based principles; Universities of Applied Sciences are
required to carry out applied research and development, which are integrated into the curricula. Students
are involved in R&D projects at an early stage of their studies.
In keeping with the Bologna Declaration, however, transition to the Bachelor/Master system at the Upper
Austria University of Applied Sciences has already been completed in all degree programmes.
The transition not only improves international transparency; it also makes student exchanges easier.
Linz Campus The Structure of our Degree Programmes
Our academic programmes focus on three main The Bachelor’s degree programmes (three years,
fields: 180 ECTS) require extensive internships during
which students work in organisations or research
>> Social Work / Social Services institutes in Austria or abroad. Training in soft
skills is an additional feature of our programmes.
>> Nonprofit and Public Management
The Master’s degree programmes (two years, 120
>> Medical Technologies ECTS) offer in-depth specialisation in specific
fields with emphasis on strategic thinking and
Each programme has a clearly defined, practice- problem-solving skills.
oriented focus. All include business courses,
project work and research, and training in
personal communication skills. Extensive intern-
ships are required in all degree programmes.
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Linz Campus Our Degree Programmes The academic year 2006/2007 marked a year of change to the Bachelor/Master system. Linz Campus currently offers Bachelor’s degree programmes in the fields of Medical Engineering, Social Services Management and Public Management, and Social Work; as well as Master’s degree programmes in Medical Engineering, Services of General Interest and Social Work; in all of our programmes, students acquire specialist expertise, social skills and practical experience. Bachelor’s Degree Programmes: Medical Engineering (full-time) Students acquire specialised knowledge of engineering and extensive instruction in medicine, as well as basic knowledge of public health policies and trends. They become familiar with the language, priorities, and problems of modern medical care as they work with medical devices in laboratories and hospitals. Social Services Management and Public Management (part-time) Students in this programme begin with common core courses before specialising in preparation either for a career in the social services sector or for a career in public administration and nonprofit organisations. Graduates work in human resource management and development, project and quality management, marketing, public relations, product development, and finance. Social Work (full-time/part-time) Professional training in the counselling, guidance and support of people in distress is the focus of the social work programme. This research-based programme includes extensive internships/practica, which may be done abroad. After an introduction to eight areas of social work, students have the opportunity to specialise starting in the third semester. Master’s Degree Programmes: Medical Engineering (full-time/part-time) This programme is an in-depth graduate programme in Medical Engineering with emphasis on medical device and rehabilitation technologies based on current practice. Additional modules, extensive project work and a Master’s thesis complete the requirements of this specialised graduate programme. Services of General Interest (part-time) Graduates of this programme are qualified for complex management work in the public sector and in the field of social or health services. This course is based on the concept of Services of General Inter- est developed by the EU, and prepares graduates to assume management positions in government, nonprofit organisations, as well as in consultancies. Social Work (part-time) The Master’s programme in Social Work is designed for graduates of Universities of Applied Sciences and academies of social work. It is an in-depth, research-based graduate programme in Social Work with a focus on intercultural communication skills, which are essential in all fields of social work in Austria due to an increasingly non-homogenous population. Linz CAMPUS 6
Linz Campus
Internationalisation
The International Office is in charge of inter- Grading System
national relations between Linz Campus and our
partner institutions around the world. We main- The Austrian education system works with 5 grades:
tain contacts with partner universities on almost Austrian Grade Equivalent
all continents. Our International Office promotes
student and staff exchanges, and provides ser- sehr gut (1) excellent
vices for incoming as well as outgoing exchange gut (2) very good
students and staff. It is also responsible for the
befriedigend (3) satisfactory
acquisition and administration of bilateral agree-
ments with our partner universities, and is involved genügend (4) sufficient
in internationalisation “at home” on our campus. nicht genügend (5) fail
Usually 50% of available points have to be
obtained to pass an exam.
ECTS
ECTS (“European Credit Transfer System”)
credits are a numerical value (between 1 and 60)
allocated to course units to denote the student
workload required to complete them. They reflect
the quantity of work required by each course in
relation to the total quantity of work necessary
to complete a full year of academic study at the
institution including lectures, practical work,
seminars, tutorials, fieldwork and private study
as well as assessment activities. Thus, ECTS is
based on a full student workload and not limited
to contact hours only. The basic allocation of
academic credits in ECTS is 60 credits for a full
year of study; 30 credits per semester.
Contact Credits are awarded only when the course has
been completed and all required examinations
>> International Office Linz have been passed. In other words, students do not
get ECTS credits simply for attending classes or
Iwona Wasilewska spending time abroad, but must fulfil the assess-
Head of International Office ment requirements of the host institution; they
Phone: +43 (0)50 804-54060 must complete all requirements for each course to
Fax: +43 (0)50 804-954060 satisfy the specified learning objectives.
iwona.wasilewska@fh-linz.at
international@fh-linz.at Upon Arrival
Upon arrival at Linz Campus, please come to the
International Office room 11a (ground floor) of the
main building A at Garnisonstrasse 21, where you
will get all the information that you need to get
started.
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Linz Campus
Services and Facilities
Student ID card
At the International Office (ground floor, first door
on your left), you will get your student ID card,
which contains your student number. The ID
card also works as a key to the building, which is
necessary if you need access to the computers
or printer/copiers after hours. The card also has a
library chip.
IT Information
Please make sure to register in time with the cho-
The IT department provides the following services sen dormitory. Most of the offered dormitories use
for our students, which you will have access to as the online-application process which enables you
well: an independent registration.
>> free wifi on campus (eduroam)
>> student e-mail account (firstname.lastname@ Please note that the first month’s rent, and in
students.fh-linz.at) most cases also a security deposit, will have to
>> print & copy system be paid prior your arrival. The security deposit will
>> student’s online information system (Levis) be returned to you at the end of your stay if the
>> free access to over 100 computers on campus room has been left in a proper condition, just a
for individual studying small fee for the final cleaning may occur.
The IT helpdesk can be contacted You can also find accommodation in an apart-
via e-mail helpdesk@fh-linz.at ment/flat alone or with other students. The local
or by phone +43 (0)50804-55555 newspapers list flats/rooms for rent every
weekend.
Accommodation
Linz has numerous student residence halls. The
rent ranges from € 280 to € 380 (depending on
single or double room).
>> Heim Garnisonstraße and Heim Kaisergasse
www.wist.uni-linz.ac.at
>> Dr. K. Grünner Haus:
www.ooe-heimbauverein.at
Please note that the International Office is unable
For a complete list, please see our homepage: to provide assistance with private house hunting.
>> www.fh-ooe.at/campus-linz/accommodation
Linz CAMPUS 8
Linz Campus
Academic Information
Although the primary language of instruction at Linz Campus is German, as part of our commitment to
internationalisation, selected courses may be offered in English. Courses in German are available to
foreign exchange students with sufficient command of the German language. Incoming exchange
students can arrange to take examinations in English. Please note: B2 proficiency in the German lan-
guage is required of all students before they apply to study in Linz. Exception: The Master’s Degree
Programme in Medical Engineering is fully taught in English. B2 proficiency in English is obligatory for
this programme.
German Language Courses >> The following religious holidays are also
public holidays in Austria:
Can be arranged on demand.
Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
Academic Calendar Whitsuntide Pfingsten
Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
The University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria Assumption Maria Himmelfahrt
has an academic year divided into two semesters: Easter Monday Ostermontag
>> Winter semester: Attendance Policy
Lectures: ~ Oktober 1 – ~ January 31
Christmas break: December 24 – January 6 Students are expected to attend and participate
Exams: Throughout semester until fully in seminars, projects and workshops.
mid-February Attendance in lectures (German: Vorlesungen) is
not mandatory.
>> Summer semester:
Lectures: ~ March 1 – ~ June 30 Personalised Schedule
Easter break: Week before Easter including
Easter Monday Because we keep groups small, every student
Exams: Throughout semester until mid-July has a personalised schedule. There is a meeting
at the beginning of each semester for exchange
1 January New Year’s Day – Neujahrstag students to help you set up your schedule.
6 January Epiphany – Hl. Drei Könige
1 May Labour Day – Tag der Arbeit Types of Classes
26 October Austrian National Holiday –
Nationalfeiertag Block Instruction
1 November All Saints’ Day – Allerheiligen In many cases, particularly in subjects which are
8 December Immaculate Conception – taught as lectures combined with a lab, instruc-
Maria Empfängnis tion does not take place weekly, but is instead
delivered in longer units of more intensive instruc-
tion, or “blocks” (e.g., one block every two weeks
or even one block per term). Blocked laboratory
sessions are often followed by blocked lectures.
Excursions
Some courses occasionally include excursions,
and attendance is generally obligatory. Usually
students arrange transportation themselves,
mostly in groups by car.
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Project Work Survival German for Student Life
All of our students are required to participate in
research projects as part of the curriculum. They This short glossary of German terms related to life
work in teams and do research in selected fields. on Linz Campus should help you in your orienta-
In some programmes, they may work in or- tion as a student here.
ganisations or government offices. These are not
theoretical projects, but “real” work that requires Bibliothek library
careful planning and organisation. Students are Endnote final mark / grade
guided and supervised by faculty members, but
Fachbereich department
most of the time they work on their own.
FachbereichsleiterIn head of department
Not only do students learn project management Hauptberuflich full-time professor
and research skills, they also learn to work in a Lehrende/r (HBL)
team, and teamwork is an essential element of
Hörsaal (HS) lecture hall
our education.
IVS student organisation
At the end of the project, some of which can run IT-/EDV-/PC-Raum IT room (computer
as long as a year, students present their findings room)
to faculty and representatives from the organisa-
Jahrgangs class representative
tions/offices involved.
sprecherIn
Klausur written exam
Labor laboratory
Laborübung laboratory tutorial
Lehrveranstaltung module / course
(LVA)
Mündliche Prüfung oral exam
Nebenberuflich part-time lecturer
Lehrende/r (NBL)
Examinations Note mark / grade
Prüfung exam
Final examinations usually take place in January/
Sekretariat administration office
February and July (i.e., at the end of each semes-
ter), but sessions for resits (called “Sammel- Seminarraum (SR) seminar room
termine”) take place throughout the academic
StandortsprecherIn student representative
year at regular intervals. of Linz Campus
Studiengang degree programme
Students are informed of the date, place and time
of examinations, and given details of the StudiengangsleiterIn head of studies
examination procedure by the instructor and
Stundenplan schedule
course administrator.
Studienplan curriculum
Lectures are generally assessed by final Übung practical class
examination. Academic performance in tutorials,
Vorlesung (VL/VO) lecture
seminars, projects, integrated courses, labs and
communication training is assessed continuously
during the semester.
Linz CAMPUS 10Linz Campus
Events / Free Time Activities
Linz Campus organises various events throughout the academic year. Parties on and off-campus take
place regularly (at least once a week), and in November the ball season begins.
Sports & Leisure In addition to activities offered by our Athletic
Association, our brilliant location invites both
In 2007 we founded our own Athletic Association students and visitors to do all kinds of sports:
for students, alumni and staff. Our “Sportverein” tennis, squash, biking, inline skating, rowing,
offers a number of activities like soccer/football, swimming, ice-skating, climbing, snowboarding,
badminton, volleyball, aerobics, ballroom dancing skiing, hiking, etc.
(both standard and Latin American), climbing, and
we also have our own football teams and
championships (see “Sportverein” under
“Campus” on the Linz homepage).
In the winter, the mountains offer wonderful
slopes for skiing and snowboarding in the
Mühlviertel as well as in the south of Upper
Austria (Salzkammergut) and in the neighbouring
provinces of Salzburg and Styria.
Reductions for Students
Austria is very student-friendly; many businesses
grant price reductions to students.
When sightseeing or attending events, concerts,
balls or even parties, just ask whether a reduc-
tion is given, and identify yourself as a student by
showing your student ID card.
For more information on student reductions in
Linz, visit:
>> www.studay.at
As a student registered and living in Linz, you
may apply for the so called “Aktivpass”, which
will enable you to receive further discounts,
eg. a monthly-ticket for the public transport
(buses/trams) in Linz for € 12.
11Living in Austria
Essential Practical Information
Registration with the Local Authorities
“Anmeldebescheinigung” –
EU Citizens: For students from EU countries and
Confirmation of Registration
(For Nationals of EU/EEA countries only!)
Switzerland, a valid passport is sufficient.
If you stay in Austria for longer than 3 months,
Non-EU Citizens: Non-EU citizens must contact you must register with the municipal authority
the local Austrian Consulate in their home country (Magistrat) within the first 3 months of your
for details regarding current visa regulations for stay. You will receive a confirmation of reg-
Austria. In order to enter Austria and to live here, istration. This – second – registration form is
you must apply for a residence permit. also required (in addition to the “Meldezettel”
The following documents are required: registration). In case of non-compliance with
>> Passport (must be valid for at least one more this regulation, a fine may be imposed.
year)
>> Birth certificate
>> rental agreement or confirmation from Climate and Clothing
residence hall
>> Letter of confirmation issued by the university Austria gets very cold in the winter with tempera-
>> Proof of health insurance coverage tures sometimes dropping below -10˚C, so we
>> Bank statement (Austrian bank account required) recommend that you bring warm clothes and shoes
>> Police clearance certificate with good sturdy soles for the winter term; however,
>> 1 Passport-sized photo (size 45 x 35 mm) although you may associate Austria with winter
sports, we often enjoy warm summers with tem-
Please note that the residence permit is NOT a peratures sometimes up to and even above 30˚C.
work permit for Austria. The letter of confirma-
tion for the embassy will be sent to you by the Currency
International Office.
Since the beginning of 2002, Austria’s currency
Under Austrian law, all changes of address have has been the Euro (€). 1 Euro = 100 cents
to be registered with the local authority within
three working days, and of course this also Living Costs in Linz
applies to international exchange students. In or-
der to register, you will need to take your passport The student association fee for one semester is
(with a valid visa, if applicable) and Residence about € 20 which entitle you to various services
Registration, “Meldezettel”, to the local and student reductions.
registration office, “Meldeamt” or “Bürgerservice”.
Typical prices of everyday products:
“Meldezettel” forms are available free of charge at
your residence hall or at the International Office.
Accommodation with
Furthermore, your Residence Registration must halfboard ............................. e 300 to e 360
be signed by your landlord/lady prior to registra- 1 litre of milk ....................................... e 1.00
tion. After registration, you will be given an official 1 loaf of bread..................................... e 2.80
printout of your registration details which must be 100g cheese........................................ e 1.70
kept in a safe place because you will need it to 1 yoghurt............................................. e 0.70
report your departure. ½ litre of beer (supermarket)............... e 0.80
150g ham............................................ e 1.30
The nearest Meldeamt/Bürgerservice can be found 1 apple ............................................... e 0.29
1 litre of orange juice .......................... e 1.00
in City Hall, “Neues Rathaus Linz”, Hauptstraße 1–5,
500g pasta ......................................... e 1.00
4041 Linz, or in the “Wissensturm”, which is located
375g cereal . ....................................... e 2.20
opposite of the main train station. www.linz.at
Linz CAMPUS 12Shopping
Linz has a variety of shopping possibilities.
The big shopping malls are situated, as in most
countries, in the outskirts of Linz.
Plus City
Pluskaufstrasse 7
4066 Pasching When you insert your Austrian ATM/debit card
http://www.pluscity.at into the ATM/CashPoint, most machines will list
language options. If the machine is in the German
But if you want to go shopping, you just have to language mode, the following steps should help
visit “Landstrasse” which is the long and main you to withdraw cash:
shopping street in Linz. You will find many inter- 1. Insert your ATM card
esting shops there. Also on the Landstrasse, you 2. Main menu will appear
will find the mall “Passage” and on the other side 3. Select “Bargeld beheben” to withdraw cash
of the bridge “Niebelungenbrücke” the shopping 4. Enter your 4-digit PIN
mall “Lentia City” 5. Press the green “Bestätigen” button to
confirm PIN
Banks and Cash Withdrawal 6. Select or enter the amount you would like
to withdraw (maximum amount is € 400)
Most banks offer free student accounts. To open 7. Press the green “Bestätigen” button to
an account with an Austrian bank you need your confirm the amount
student ID card, your passport and your 8. Remove your ATM card
“Meldezettel.” After about a week, the bank will 9. Take your cash
mail you your ATM/debit card with the additional Banking hours in Austria vary, but as a general
“Quick” option. To load the “Quick” chip on your rule, banks are open between 8:00 and 4:30
card, you can use a conventional ATM/CashPoint Monday to Friday and often close for one or two
or special loading unit (there’s one just inside the hours at lunchtime. Many banks are closed Friday
glass doors on campus). afternoons. But please check the exact opening
On campus the “Quick” function can be used for hours of the bank of your choice.
printing and copying. You can also use “Quick”
to pay for coffee or a soft drink from the vending Credit Cards
machines.
An increasing number of businesses in Austria
accept international credit cards such as Visa
and Mastercard, although some companies only
accept these for purchases above a certain price.
13Medical Services and Pharmacies as long as necessary. To register for insurance
with OÖGKK you need the following:
Austria boasts an excellent network of pharmacies >> Confirmation of enrolment at Linz Campus
and medical practitioners. Pharmacies operate a (Inskriptionsbestätigung)
rota system for night and Sunday duty. When a >> your Residence Registration (“Meldezettel”)
pharmacy is closed, a notice is displayed giving >> Proof of health insurance coverage in your
details of the nearest pharmacies that are open. home country during the last 12 months
Pharmacy close to Linz Campus: The Upper Austria Health Insurance Company will
Prinz Eugen Apotheke then issue you an insurance card which covers
Prinz-Eugen-Straße 10 b, Phone: 0732 601500 hospital stays, medical treatment and services,
Open Mon – Fri 8:00 – 6:00; Sat 8:00 – 12:00 and reduced prescription charges
(currently € 5.40 each).
Hospitals:
There are numerous hospitals in Linz. The two Non-emergency Medical Treatment
closest to campus are:
>> Allgemeines Krankenhaus (AKH) If you need non-emergency medical treatment
General Hospital, Krankenhausstraße 9a, Linz and are from an EU country that has a recipro-
>> Unfallkrankenhaus (UKH) cal health insurance agreement with Austria,
Emergency Hospital, Garnisonstraße 7, Linz you must take your passport and proof of health
Please see the local newspaper listing of the insurance coverage from your own insurance
hospital on call after hours (“Aufnahme”) company or your health insurance card from your
home country to the general medical practitioner
Emergency Numbers or the medical specialist you have chosen. These
documents entitle you to receive most medical
Ambulance (Rettung) / treatment free of charge from doctors that have a
Emergency Doctor (Notarzt) ........ Phone: 144 contract with this regional public health insurance
Fire Brigade (Feuerwehr) ............. Phone: 122 organisation. Such doctors usually advertise with
Police (Polizei) ............................. Phone: 133 the words “alle Kassen” on the wall plates outside
Mountain Rescue Service their offices, and it is to them that you should go
(Bergrettung) . .............................. Phone: 140 for non-emergency medical treatment.
Information on local medical emergency services
is available from local police stations as well as in
telephone directories and daily newspapers.
Health Insurance Coverage
Austria has an excellent public healthcare system.
If you are staying in Austria for less than one
year, you should find out if there is an agreement
between your home country and Austria regard-
ing health insurance. There is reciprocal health
insurance among EU countries. You must bring If you are from a country that does not have a
proof of health insurance coverage from your own reciprocal healthcare agreement with Austria, you
insurance company or your health insurance card must take your passport and your health
when you come to Austria in order to ensure that insurance card (e-card) to the general medical
you will be treated here without having to pay practitioner or the medical specialist you have
anything out-of-pocket in the event of illness. chosen. After your registration with the Upper
International exchange students who are non-EU Austria Health Insurance Company (OÖGKK)
citizens must obtain full health insurance cover- it usually takes 2 weeks until you receive your
age in Austria e.g. from the Upper Austria Health e-card. If you need medical care before you have
Insurance Company (OÖGKK) for a monthly fee received your e-card, use your Residence Regis-
(about € 53). Students can insure themselves for tration (Meldezettel) instead.
Linz CAMPUS 14Important Vocabulary Special Rates for International train tickets
“Spar Schiene” or “City Star” Tickets
Praktischer Arzt general medical prac- For city travelling to selected cities within Europe,
titioner ÖBB offers extra cheap “Spar Schiene” tickets.
Book as early as possible (usually 3 months before
Facharzt medical specialist
you want to travel) because only a limited number
Zahnarzt dentist of tickets is available for each train. For detailed
Frauenarzt gynaecologist information please check the ÖBB homepage.
Augenarzt eye specialist
For information on public transportation in Linz,
Urologe urologist please see: >> www.linzag.at
HNO-Arzt ear, nose and throat
specialist Getting to Linz
Ordination medical practice
Linz is located at 130km from Salzburg and
Sprechstunden consulting hours 180km from Vienna. The city has direct train
Termin appointment connections to Vienna, Salzburg, Hamburg,
Berlin, Budapest, etc. There is a bus to the
Nach Vereinbarung by appointment
railway station from campus.
Schmerzen pains
Behandlung treatment By aeroplane, we recommend that you fly to Linz,
Salzburg, Vienna or Munich airport and then take
Rezept prescription a train (from Munich airport by train via Salzburg).
Apotheke pharmacy
From Linz airport:
Linz airport is situated a few kilometres outside
Public Transport the city. From 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. there is a shuttle
bus to the train station in Linz every hour (tickets
Railways available on the bus). Please note that on Sundays
Two railway companies offer their transport and public holidays, there is no shuttle bus
© Photos: OÖ.Tourismus,
service: www.oebb.at and www.westbahn.at connection. www.bilderbox.com,
Upper Austria University of
Applied Sciences
Discount Rail Travel From Salzburg airport:
ÖBB customer card “ÖBB-VorteilscardWarsaw
Prague
Passau
Munich Nuremberg
Frankfurt Berlin
Brussels
Hagenberg
A8
Linz
A1
VIENNA
Wels Steyr
Bratislava
Salzburg Budapest
Zurich
Paris A9 A2
A12
Innsbruck
A10 Graz
Villach
Zagreb
Belgrade
Milan / Rome
Trieste / Ljubljana
VIENNA
AUSTRIA
FH OÖ – University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria • School of
02/2014
Applied Health/Social Sciences • Garnisonstrasse 21, 4020 Linz/Austria
Phone: +43 (0)50804-50 • Fax-ext.: -52105 • e-mail: office@fh-linz.at
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