International Skills
Since winter semester 2022, internationalization plays an important role for all Bachelor students at UAS Technikum Wien and is a fixed component of every curriculum in the form of the course International Skills (INT) in the 6. semester.
There are many opportunities to develop international and intercultural skills. The catalog below describes possible measures and the number of ECTS accredited for them. Students can work on acquiring these skills from the first year onwards by choosing suitable measures. Until the 6. semester a bundle of measures of at least 5 ECTS is completed. As part of the International Skills (INT) course in the 6. semester, these are then formally reflected in the transcript of records.
The measures for International Skills are accredited via CIS. Information on how to submit them can be found in the tool description (see below). The head of the respective study program is responsible for the assessment and accrediting of the measures.
In order to gain international experience, there is a wide range of short- and long-term mobility options that cater to students’ different circumstances. Mobility is a requirement to complete the Bachelor study program.
Catalogue of Measures
| Measure | ETCS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Completion of a semester abroad or participation in a double/joint program at an international partner institution | 5 |
| 2 | Completion of an internship abroad lasting at least two months | 5 |
| 3 | Completion of the final thesis in English or publication in an international journal in coordination with the degree program or participation in international conferences | 3 |
| 4 | Professional activity in an international work environment (which must be proven or credibly demonstrated) | 3 |
| 5 | Completion of courses at an international higher education institution with a total of at least 10 ECTS credits | 3 |
| 6 | Participation in project courses with international teams (e.g. Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programs) | 3 |
| 7 | Completion of subject courses in English at the UAS Technikum Wien totaling 30 ECTS | 2 |
| 8 | Participation in Summer-/Winter-Schools in an international context | 2 |
| 9 | Participation in a study trip or excursion abroad lasting at least 5 days | 2 |
| 10 | Completion of a language certificate in a foreign language (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, Language Course Sprachenzentrum University of Vienna etc.) | 2 |
| 11 | Active function as a Buddy for an Incoming student and/or in an international student network (e.g. Erasmus Student Network) for at least 1 semester | 2 |
Example
The 5 ECTS can be acquired, for example, by attending an international summer/winter school of at least 5 days (2 ECTS), by writing an English-language Bachelor thesis (3 ECTS) or by completing a semester abroad (5 ECTS).
Benefits for Students
- Diverse opportunities for going abroad (studies, internships, summer/winter schools, study trips, etc.) to implement mobility – the International Office and the study programs are service-oriented contacts here.
- Possibility to complete several mobilities (study trip, semester abroad, internship,…).
- Internationalization at Home, i.e. an international environment and offer onsite through Campus International.
- With the Intercultural Skills Certificate, students can obtain proof of their internationally oriented activities.
For the certificate, please contact the International Office. - Comprehensive integration of intercultural aspects in all curricula.
- Continuous expansion of courses taught in English.
- Continuous expansion of intercultural training, application training in English for students and projects in international teams with partner universities.
