Program Type MAUI AEN REARI-RJ Number of MAUI / AEN / REARI-RJ students you can accept during 2017/18 Indicate total number of semesters.

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1 Full name of University UNIVERSITY OF GRAZ Program Type MAUI AEN REARI-RJ Number of MAUI / AEN / REARI-RJ you can accept during 2017/18 Indicate total number of semesters. 4 semesters or more 8 semesters or more 4 semesters Contact person for incoming name, title, full address, phone, fax, Contact person for outgoing name, title, full address, phone, fax, General University Website International Office/Websit e for Incoming Students Christa GRASSAUER Phone: christa.grassauer@uni-graz.at Maren LEYKAUF Phone: maren.leykauf@uni-graz.at Christa GRASSAUER Phone: christa.grassauer@uni-graz.at Maren LEYKAUF Phone: maren.leykauf@uni-graz.at Christa GRASSAUER Phone: christa.grassauer@uni-graz.at Maren LEYKAUF Phone: maren.leykauf@uni-graz.at INCOMING website INCOMING website INCOMING website are open to exchange. are open to exchange. are open to exchange. Areas of study open to undergraduat e exchange list explicitly German is only possible if German is only possible if German is only possible if to co-enroll at TUG at no to co-enroll at TUG at no to co-enroll at TUG at no

2 available). A min of 50 % of courses available). A min of 50 % of courses available). A min of 50 % of courses Open undergraduat e areas of study taught in English list explicitly Are graduate areas open for exchange? Yes, for master level student Yes, for master level studen Yes, for master level and Joint Degree programs are open to exchange. and Joint Degree programs are open to exchange. and Joint Degree programs are open to exchange. Areas of study open to graduate exchange list explicitly German is only possible if German is only possible if German is only possible if to co-enroll at TUG at no available). A min of 50 % of courses to co-enroll at TUG at no available). A min of 50 % of courses to co-enroll at TUG at no available). A min of 50 % of courses Open graduate areas of study taught in English list explicitly Can advanced undergraduat e exchange take graduate level courses? No No No

3 Can graduate take undergraduat e level courses? Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between exchange departments or faculties Areas of study not available to MAUI/AEN Websites for course offerings both in host language & English offerings Are summer courses available as exchange (non feepaying)? If so, please provide summer school website. Yes Yes Yes Pharmacology and Joint Degree programs are NOT open to exchange. Pharmacology and Joint Degree programs are NOT open to exchange. Pharmacology and Joint Degree programs are NOT open to exchange. Yes No Yes No Yes No Winter semester - Welcome Week I Winter semester - Welcome Week I Winter semester - Welcome Week I Orientation session(s) for incoming Is it mandatory, indicate dates and costs Winter semester - Welcome Week II Summer semester - Welcome Week Details available from March INC Web > Welcome Events Winter semester Winter semester - Welcome Week II Summer semester - Welcome Week Details available from March INC Web > Welcome Events Winter semester Winter semester - Welcome Week II Summer semester - Welcome Week Details available from March INC Web > Welcome Events Winter semester Academic Calendar Please list exact dates. beginning of Oct end of Jan 01 Oct Feb 2018 Summer semester beginning of Mar end of Jun beginning of Oct end of Jan 01 Oct Feb 2018 Summer semester beginning of Mar end of Jun beginning of Oct end of Jan 01 Oct Feb 2018 Summer semester beginning of Mar end of Jun 05 March 29 June March 29 June March 29 June 2018

4 Details available from March INC Web > Academic Calendar During and at the end of each semester. Details available from March INC Web > Academic Calendar During and at the end of each semester. Details available from March INC Web > Academic Calendar During and at the end of each semester. Examination period(s) If there is a break between the academic course calendar and exams, can arrangements be made so the student may take exams early? (i.e. semester ends in December and exams are late January). Students coming for the fall semester who must return to their home university for spring semester starting in January should contact teaching staff about the possibility of early exams. Early exams have to be arranged individually; professors have the last say in the matter. Early exams are NOT available for lecture-type courses at the Faculty of Business (for other types of courses such as pro-seminars, seminars professors have the last say). Students coming for the fall semester who must return to their home university for spring semester starting in January should contact teaching staff about the possibility of early exams. Early exams have to be arranged individually; professors have the last say in the matter. Early exams are NOT available for lecture-type courses at the Faculty of Business (for other types of courses such as pro-seminars, seminars professors have the last say). Students coming for the fall semester who must return to their home university for spring semester starting in January should contact teaching staff about the possibility of early exams. Early exams have to be arranged individually; professors have the last say in the matter. Early exams are NOT available for lecture-type courses at the Faculty of Business (for other types of courses such as pro-seminars, seminars professors have the last say). Yes No Yes No Yes No Application deadline for each term Nomination deadlines: 15 th March - winter semester / 15 th August - summer semester Application deadlines: Once the complete application has been handed in and processed, will receive the Acceptance Letter, a Visa/Residence Permit Letter and our Welcome Guide (INC Web > Welcome Guide). Nomination deadlines: 15 th March - winter semester / 15 th August - summer semester Application deadlines: Once the complete application has been handed in and processed, will receive the Acceptance Letter, a Visa/Residence Permit Letter and our Welcome Guide (INC Web > Welcome Guide). Nomination deadlines: 15 th March - winter semester / 15 th August - summer semester Application deadlines: Once the complete application has been handed in and processed, will receive the Acceptance Letter, a Visa/Residence Permit Letter and our Welcome Guide (INC Web > Welcome Guide). Application website. If paper only, please write paper only. STEP 1: After their nomination has been confirmed by Uni Graz, receive an providing them with the code and the guidelines for the online application. STEP 1: After their nomination has been confirmed by Uni Graz, receive an providing them with the code and the guidelines for the online application. STEP 1: After their nomination has been confirmed by Uni Graz, receive an providing them with the code and the guidelines for the online application.

5 How does the application and admissions process differ for undergraduat es versus graduates? Course registration deadline Do register for classes in advance or upon arrival? Are prior arrangements needed to secure a visa before arrival in country? Language Requirements Language test certificate required? If so, which and when: before admission or upon arrival? STEP 2: Completed application form and study confirmation need to be printed off from online system, signed and together with all necessary documents sent to the Uni Graz as one PDF-document via . STEP 2: Completed application form and study confirmation need to be printed off from online system, signed and together with all necessary documents sent to the Uni Graz as one PDF-document via . No difference No difference No difference Course registration takes places after arrival in Graz during welcome weeks. Deadlines differ from faculty to faculty. Students participating in the mandatory welcome events are offered a session on course registration incl. all relevant information as well as academic advising sessions. Course registration takes places after arrival in Graz during welcome weeks. Deadlines differ from faculty to faculty. Students participating in the mandatory welcome events are offered a session on course registration incl. all relevant information as well as academic advising sessions. STEP 2: Completed application form and study confirmation need to be printed off from online system, signed and together with all necessary documents sent to the Uni Graz as one PDF-document via . Course registration takes places after arrival in Graz during welcome weeks. Deadlines differ from faculty to faculty. Students participating in the mandatory welcome events are offered a session on course registration incl. all relevant information as well as academic advising sessions. Upon Arrival Upon Arrival Upon Arrival Yes Yes Yes The University of Graz recommends language level B2 in German / two years of college German in order to take full advantage of the mobility. Students who will only take courses in English must have B2 English knowledge and must check whether they can find enough English-taught courses in their fields of study to fulfill their home university s credit requirements. Participation in the pre-semester German intensive course is mandatory in this case. The University of Graz recommends language level B2 in German / two years of college German in order to take full advantage of the mobility. Students who will only take courses in English must have B2 English knowledge and must check whether they can find enough English-taught courses in their fields of study to fulfill their home university s credit requirements. Participation in the pre-semester German intensive course is mandatory in this case. NO NO NO The University of Graz recommends language level B2 in German / two years of college German in order to take full advantage of the mobility. Students who will only take courses in English must have B2 English knowledge and must check whether they can find enough English-taught courses in their fields of study to fulfill their home university s credit requirements. Participation in the pre-semester German intensive course is mandatory in this case.

6 Yes Yes Yes Preparatory language course for incoming? Indicate dates and costs Are there any special advising or registrations concerns that should be aware of? Are services available to assist in registration or course selection? Required minimum and maximum number of credits available through the exchange For both undergraduate & graduate Is housing assistance available? How do apply, and is it guaranteed? 3-week German Intensive Language Courses (6 ECTS credits incl. in transcript) are offered in September and February before the start of the semester at a reduced fee (EUR 170, info as of 2017). Also German courses during the semester are offered. For details see: YES, for dates see registration sessions for incoming indicated above. Welcome Week sessions are NO walk-in sessions, they are MANDATORY. They include sessions about orientation / registration / course system / residence permit / health insurance. Students coming to Uni Graz follow the credits requirements of their home university. A full semester workload ad Uni Graz equals ECTS. 3-week German Intensive Language Courses (6 ECTS credits incl. in transcript) are offered in September and February before the start of the semester at a reduced fee (EUR 170, info as of 2017). Also German courses during the semester are offered. For details see: YES, for dates see registration sessions for incoming indicated above. Welcome Week sessions are NO walk-in sessions, they are MANDATORY. They include sessions about orientation / registration / course system / residence permit / health insurance. Students coming to Uni Graz follow the credits requirements of their home university. A full semester workload ad Uni Graz equals ECTS. 3-week German Intensive Language Courses (6 ECTS credits incl. in transcript) are offered in September and February before the start of the semester at a reduced fee (EUR 170, info as of 2017). Also German courses during the semester are offered. For details see: Yes Yes Yes YES, for dates see registration sessions for incoming indicated above. Welcome Week sessions are NO walk-in sessions, they are MANDATORY. They include sessions about orientation / registration / course system / residence permit / health insurance. Students coming to Uni Graz follow the credits requirements of their home university. A full semester workload ad Uni Graz equals ECTS. Housing options Type of student housing available: Shared flats in student dorms with cooking facilities, single/double occupancy available from arrival date (see above) to end of semester. All dorms in Graz are co-ed. Housing has to be paid per Type of student housing available: Shared flats in student dorms with cooking facilities, single/double occupancy available from arrival date (see above) to end of semester. All dorms in Graz are co-ed. Housing has to be paid per Type of student housing available: Shared flats in student dorms with cooking facilities, single/double occupancy available from arrival date (see above) to end of semester. All dorms in Graz are co-ed. Housing has to be paid per

7 Housing Website and Contact Person(s) Do apply for housing with their regular application or is it separate? Please list housing application deadline. Is housing available between breaks in the term? Is there a campus meal plan? Total cost estimates per month in Euro (broken down below) -Housing -Meals -Books -Local Transportation -Health Insurance -Other (please indicate and specify any mandatory additional fees) Is comparable health insurance coverage semester no monthly payment option! Housing cost estimate: Prices vary greatly according to standard and amount of service that is included in the rent. Double: approx / semester; Single: approx / semester (info as of 2016, update for 2017/18 not yet available). Students nominated to Uni Graz via MAUI will receive a housing form to complete for their housing request. A housing application form is sent to nominated along with instructions on how to proceed. Housing application deadlines: semester no monthly payment option! Housing cost estimate: Prices vary greatly according to standard and amount of service that is included in the rent. Double: approx / semester; Single: approx / semester (info as of 2016, update for 2017/18 not yet available). Students nominated to Uni Graz via MAUI will receive a housing form to complete for their housing request. A housing application form is sent to nominated along with instructions on how to proceed. Housing application deadlines: Yes Yes Yes No No No EUR / mo depending on housing arrangements and personal expenses EUR / mo depending on housing arrangement depends on student s personal preferences 1 cafeteria meal approx. EUR 5-6 depends on student and courses taken EUR / mo depending on housing arrangements and personal expenses EUR / mo depending on housing arrangement depends on student s personal preferences 1 cafeteria meal approx. EUR 5-6 depends on student and courses taken semester no monthly payment option! Housing cost estimate: Prices vary greatly according to standard and amount of service that is included in the rent. Double: approx / semester; Single: approx / semester (info as of 2016, update for 2017/18 not yet available). Students nominated to Uni Graz via MAUI will receive a housing form to complete for their housing request. A housing application form is sent to nominated along with instructions on how to proceed. Housing application deadlines: EUR / mo depending on housing arrangements and personal expenses EUR / mo depending on housing arrangement depends on student s personal preferences 1 cafeteria meal approx. EUR 5-6 depends on student and courses taken Approx. EUR 50 / mo Approx. EUR 50 / mo Approx. EUR 50 / mo EUR 56,76 / mo Austrian health insurance (mandatory only for full year ) EUR 56,76 / mo Austrian health insurance (mandatory only for full year ) EUR 56,76 / mo Austrian health insurance (mandatory only for full year ) 20 / semester (student union fee) 20 / semester (student union fee) 20 / semester (student union fee) SEMESTER STAY: All exchange nominated for 1 semester are free to choose their insurance as long as this insurance is in SEMESTER STAY: All exchange nominated for 1 semester are free to choose their insurance as long as this insurance is in SEMESTER STAY: All exchange nominated for 1 semester are free to choose their insurance as long as this insurance is in

8 from abroad allowed/not allowed? If not, please include fees in other field above. Are health facilities available at the university? Are internships available? Are student jobs available/allo wed? accordance with the requirements for an Austrian visa application. For details have to contact the Austrian embassy in their country of residence. The insurance must also cover their journey to Graz including medical evacuation and repatriation. FULL YEAR STAY: All exchange nominated for 2 semesters are required by law to register for Austrian health insurance upon arrival (assistance and more information available during the mandatory WELCOME WEEK). Austrian health insurance is offered for currently EUR 56,74 / month (info as of 2017) and also includes basic dental and eye examinations. This insurance will NOT cover the student s journey to and from Graz or medical evacuation and repatriation the student must purchase travel insurance accordingly. The university does not have a medical facility on campus. However, there are two university clinics in Graz as well as general practitioners and specialists in all fields. accordance with the requirements for an Austrian visa application. For details have to contact the Austrian embassy in their country of residence. The insurance must also cover their journey to Graz including medical evacuation and repatriation. FULL YEAR STAY: All exchange nominated for 2 semesters are required by law to register for Austrian health insurance upon arrival (assistance and more information available during the mandatory WELCOME WEEK). Austrian health insurance is offered for currently EUR 56,74 / month (info as of 2017) and also includes basic dental and eye examinations. This insurance will NOT cover the student s journey to and from Graz or medical evacuation and repatriation the student must purchase travel insurance accordingly. The university does not have a medical facility on campus. However, there are two university clinics in Graz as well as general practitioners and specialists in all fields. No No No No No No accordance with the requirements for an Austrian visa application. For details have to contact the Austrian embassy in their country of residence. The insurance must also cover their journey to Graz including medical evacuation and repatriation. FULL YEAR STAY: All exchange nominated for 2 semesters are required by law to register for Austrian health insurance upon arrival (assistance and more information available during the mandatory WELCOME WEEK). Austrian health insurance is offered for currently EUR 56,74 / month (info as of 2017) and also includes basic dental and eye examinations. This insurance will NOT cover the student s journey to and from Graz or medical evacuation and repatriation the student must purchase travel insurance accordingly. The university does not have a medical facility on campus. However, there are two university clinics in Graz as well as general practitioners and specialists in all fields. SEMESTER STAY: Non-EU/EEA must apply for a Visa D through the Austrian Embassy in their country of residence BEFORE arrival in Austria. Costs: approx. EUR 100 (info as of 2016) SEMESTER STAY: Non-EU/EEA must apply for a Visa D through the Austrian Embassy in their country of residence BEFORE arrival in Austria. Costs: approx. EUR 100 (info as of 2016) SEMESTER STAY: Non-EU/EEA must apply for a Visa D through the Austrian Embassy in their country of residence BEFORE arrival in Austria. Costs: approx. EUR 100 (info as of 2016) Other important notes Exception: holding a US or Canadian passport and studying at US or Canadian universities coming to University of Graz for their mobility semester, can apply for the visa after arrival at the Austrian embassy in Ljubljana (Slovenia). The process must be completed within the first 90 day of entry into the Schengen Area. These must make sure that they fly directly to Austria (Vienna or Graz) FULL YEAR STAY: Depending on their nationality either need to apply for a residence permit via the Austrian embassy in their country of residence or can apply in Graz after arrival > details: me_to_austria/legal_practical_issues /entry_into_austria/nationals_of_thir d_countries/exemption_from_visa_r equirements/en/?type=%271 Students who are eligible to apply after arrival in Graz must bring along all necessary documents incl. legalization/apostille and FULL YEAR STAY: Depending on their nationality either need to apply for a residence permit via the Austrian embassy in their country of residence or can apply in Graz after arrival > details: me_to_austria/legal_practical_issues /entry_into_austria/nationals_of_thir d_countries/exemption_from_visa_r equirements/en/?type=%271 Students who are eligible to apply after arrival in Graz must bring along all necessary documents incl. legalization/apostille and

9 and no other Schengen country when commencing their exchange! FULL YEAR STAY: Depending on their nationality either need to apply for a residence permit via the Austrian embassy in their country of residence or can apply in Graz after arrival > details: me_to_austria/legal_practical_issues /entry_into_austria/nationals_of_thir d_countries/exemption_from_visa_r equirements/en/?type=%271 Students who are eligible to apply after arrival in Graz must bring along all necessary documents incl. legalization/apostille and translations where necessary (check with Austrian embassy for details). Students who must apply for the residence permit before travelling to Graz have to send their Uni Graz application documents timely enough to receive the Acceptance & Residence Permit letters by regular mail. Graz University cannot bear the costs for sending these documents via courier. Costs: approx. 120 (info as of 2016). Further information: me_to_austria/legal_practical_issues/entr y_into_austria/en/ BUDDY PROGRAM: (pick up and support by Graz student) is available for exchange. Sign up at STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: The Integrated Studies Centre is the central information and contact point: y-affairs/barrier-free-university/ TRANSCRIPTS The student workload consists of the time required to complete all planned learning activities, i.e. contact hours (lectures, seminars translations where necessary (check with Austrian embassy for details). Students who must apply for the residence permit before travelling to Graz have to send their Uni Graz application documents timely enough to receive the Acceptance & Residence Permit letters by regular mail. Graz University cannot bear the costs for sending these documents via courier. Costs: approx. 120 (info as of 2016). Further information: me_to_austria/legal_practical_issues/entr y_into_austria/en/ BUDDY PROGRAM: (pick up and support by Graz student) is available for exchange. Sign up at STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: The Integrated Studies Centre is the central information and contact point: y-affairs/barrier-free-university/ TRANSCRIPTS The student workload consists of the time required to complete all planned learning activities, i.e. contact hours (lectures, seminars etc) and private study (preparation for exams, writing of paper, reading etc.) = 25 hours. Each semester is comprised of 15 teaching weeks, therefore a course indicated as a 1 hour course in the online system equals 15 contact hours, a 2 hour course equals 30 contact hrs etc. For exchange we consider a range between 24 to 30 ECTS per semester as a full time study load. translations where necessary (check with Austrian embassy for details). Students who must apply for the residence permit before travelling to Graz have to send their Uni Graz application documents timely enough to receive the Acceptance & Residence Permit letters by regular mail. Graz University cannot bear the costs for sending these documents via courier. Costs: approx. 120 (info as of 2016). Further information: me_to_austria/legal_practical_issues/entr y_into_austria/en/ BUDDY PROGRAM: (pick up and support by Graz student) is available for exchange. Sign up at STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: The Integrated Studies Centre is the central information and contact point: y-affairs/barrier-free-university/ TRANSCRIPTS The student workload consists of the time required to complete all planned learning activities, i.e. contact hours (lectures, seminars etc) and private study (preparation for exams, writing of paper, reading etc.) = 25 hours. Each semester is comprised of 15 teaching weeks, therefore a course indicated as a 1 hour course in the online system equals 15 contact hours, a 2 hour course equals 30 contact hrs etc. For exchange we consider a range between 24 to 30 ECTS per semester as a full time study load.

10 etc) and private study (preparation for exams, writing of paper, reading etc.) = 25 hours. Each semester is comprised of 15 teaching weeks, therefore a course indicated as a 1 hour course in the online system equals 15 contact hours, a 2 hour course equals 30 contact hrs etc. For exchange we consider a range between 24 to 30 ECTS per semester as a full time study load. Last updated December 2016 December 2016 December 2016