Handbook SS19

Handbook 2019

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YOUR HANDBOOK In this handbook we introduce you to the different service offerings as well as student ini aves. It shows you how you can be ac ve and get involved when you’re not a ending lectures or studying. In addi on, this handbook gives you an overview of the most important dates and informa on to ensure a smooth start of your studies here at the University of Liechtenstein.

COURSE PROGRAM INFORMATION

SERVICE OFFERS

RESEARCH

STUDENT INITIATIVES STUDY

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AFTER READING THIS HANDBOOK - CONCERNING THE UNIVERSITY, THE STUDY PROGAMS OR THE STUDENT INITIATIVES - PLEASE REACH OUT TO US VIA WELCOME@UNI.LI

WELCOME

Dear students, Thank you for choosing the University of Liechtenstein for your studies!

Today it is more important than ever to develop and strengthen your personality in addi on to receiving a solid academic educa on. The University of Liechtenstein lets you do both: you will study in small groups with an excellent student to teacher ra o but you will also have plenty of me for your personal development and cri cal, crea ve and innova ve thinking. As a student here you can pursue and realize your ideas and you’ll get invaluable feedback from your colleagues and teachers.

Our university is dynamic, young and entrepreneurial: you can ac vely shape your studies and strengthen key skills: e.g. your intercultural competence if you study abroad for a semester at one of our renowned partner universi es or you can build your communica on and team skills by joining and ac vely taking a role in one of the many student clubs on campus.

Our close es to the region and the regional market result in excellent and exci ng job opportuni es for our graduates in dierent sectors.

We are looking forward to welcoming you at the University of Liechtenstein and to guide you through your studies.

Peter Staub Rector

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WELCOME

Dear Freshmen, we are delighted to welcome you to the student community of the University of Liechtenstein.

A new chapter of your life is going to start soon- which o en leads to a lot of ques ons. We – the students’ office SPINNEREI – therefore try to answer some ques ons you might have in this handbook.

You will find useful informa on regarding studies, campus life, student organiza ons and leisure me on the following pages.

As studying always requires a lot of me and effort, we believe that it is equally important to enjoy your me inbetween and relax and free your mind! That’s what we are here for! Following our slogan «events and more», we feel responsible for your student life outside of the lecture halls. We organize events, excursions, go-kart-tournaments, poker nights, pub-crawls and much more for you.

To stay up-to-date, you can simply follow us on Facebook or Instagram and find out about all current events that we organize and that wait for you!

If you have any ques ons in regards to your studies or campus life, simply approach us.

We are looking forward to ge ng to know you personally during the welcome week, any me in our office (G216) or wherever we meet on campus: we are here for you and your concerns. We can’t wait to meet you all!

Yours, Daniel & Chris an

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COURSE PROGRAM INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION Central Service Desk The Central Service Desk (CSD) is your first point of contact if you have any ques ons. The staff members at the CSD will help you - or will know who to contact otherwise.

Regular opening hours during the semester are: Monday to Thursday: Friday: Saturday and Sunday:

8.30 am - 12.00 pm and 1.30 pm - 5.00 pm 8.30 am - 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm closed

In addi on, the CSD offers the following services: Binding of seminar papers Plas c binding spines in various colors and sizes, as well as plas c and cardboard covers for binding seminar papers, are available for purchase from the CSD. Use of the binding machine is available and free of charge for all students.

Student ID / Interna onal Student ID The Student IDs can be collected from the CSD (further details will be provided during the introducon week). The student ID is always issued for the current semester. The first ID is free of charge – a fee of CHF 20 will be charged for the replacement of lost IDs. The ID can be extended each semester a er the payment of the student fees. Please remember to always extend your Student ID at the beginning of each new semester.

An interna onal student ID can also be ordered from the CSD: the following documents are required: a completed personal data form (available at the CSD), a passport photo (in color), a valid iden ty card, a cer ficate of enrollment and CHF 20 in cash. The IDs are generally issued within one working day.

Transcript of records A transcript of records can be ordered at the CSD – it usually takes one or two working days for the transcript to be issued.

Confirma on of enrollment The confirma on of enrollment is available for download on your personal Intranet Website (on h p://my.uni.li). This document then can be printed or saved for further use. Confirma ons for current semesters are available as soon as the semester fee is paid, received and credited.

Post / Le ers The CSD is not a post office. We ask students to not have post sent to the university address. Please use your private address instead. Many thanks!

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GENERAL INFORMATION Residence permits for Liechtenstein, Austria, Switzerland

Important: We support you with the applica on for a residence permit to stay in Liechtenstein. If you apply for residence in Austria or Switzerland you must take care of all the formali es yourself.

Non-European ci zens holding a visa can only live in Liechtenstein.

Do I need a residence permit for the Principality of Liechtenstein? If so, what is needed to apply?

Students who wish to take up temporary residence in Liechtenstein for the purpose of study need to apply for a short-term residence permit. The coordina on center of permits will assist you with the applica on process.

Students from third countries require a visa to enter Liechtenstein.

Please remember that the University of Liechtenstein provides support – do not start the procedure yourself.

EU/EWR ci zens are free to choose Austria or Switzerland for living. If you choose to live in Austria/ Switzerland we cannot assist you with the applica on process for a residence permit and other formali es.

Please contact: Katrin Schmuck Visa applica on for students from third countries Students from most third countries require a visa for entry to Liechtenstein. The University of Liechtenstein provides a bank guarantee a er a deposit amoun ng to CHF 3000 is paid by the student to the University of Liechtenstein. This amount is retained as a security deposit and will not be refunded un l the finish of studies. For addi onal informa on regarding legal requirements and details concerning the applica on procedure, please contact us via bewilligungen@uni.li.

Please contact: Katharina Büchel

Phone: E-Mail:

Katrin Schmuck

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+423 265 11 11 bewilligungen@uni.li

COURSE PROGRAM INFORMATION

STUDY PROGRAM - BSc Architecture WHEN? 01.02.2019 Semester Start

11. - 17.02.2019 18.02.2019 Introduc on Week Start of Lectures

19.- 28.04.2019 Easter Holidays

07.06.2019 End of Lectures

24.- 27.06.2019 Finals

16.- 23.03.2019 Seminar Week

10.- 12.04.2019 Midterms

31.08.2019 Semester End

WHERE? The Ins tute of Architecture and Planning can be accessed via the “Architektür” – the offices, worksta ons, studios and workshops are located in one wing of the university. There, you will find everything: helping hands, teaching staff, fellow students, plo ers, tools, etc!

WHO/WHAT? During your studies, and especially at the very beginning of your degree, you will have ques ons.

Here is a brief overview of who will be able to answer your ques ons:

Organisa onal ques ons, transcript of records, invoicing, etc.

Jeannne e Risch and Ines Hartmann, Execu ve Director and Programme Administrator

Ques ons rela ng to content, allowance, internships, course achievments, foreign languages, etc.

Dieter Jüngling Academic Director

Phone: E-Mail: Website:

+423 265 11 24 jeanne e.risch@uni.li www.uni.li/jeanne e.risch

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COURSE PROGRAM INFORMATION

STUDY PROGRAM - BSc Business Administra on WHEN? 01.02.2019 Semester Start

11. - 17.02.2019 Introduc on Week

18.02.2019 Start of Lectures

19.- 28.04.2019 Easter Holidays

07.06.2019 End of Lectures

31.08.2019 Semester End

WHERE? Members of the study service for the Bachelor’s degree program in Business Administra on can be found in Room E029 or at the Central Service Desk. The Academic Board is located in the gallery of the main building. Teaching takes place in the lecture and seminar rooms – you can find a campus map right at the end of this chapter.

WHO/WHAT? During your studies, and especially at the very beginning of your degree, you will have ques ons.

Here is a brief overview of who will be able to answer your ques ons: Organiza onal ques ons, transcript of records , invoicing, me table, deadlines, module descrip ons, etc.

Eliane Grandchamp, Programme Administrator Nadine Hasler, Programme Administrator

Ques ons rela ng to content, allowances, internships, course achievements, foreign languages, etc.

Bernd Schenk, Execu ve Director Elisabeth Höfferer, Programme Manager

Phone: E-Mail: Website:

+423 265 11 72 elisabeth.hoefferer@uni.li www.uni.li/elisabeth.hoefferer

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COURSE PROGRAM INFORMATION

STUDY PROGRAM - MSc Architecture WHEN? 01.02.2019 Semester Start

11. - 17.02.2019 18.02.2019 Introduc on Week Start of Lectures

19.- 28.04.2019 Easter Holidays

07.06.2019 End of Lectures

16.- 23.03.2019 Seminar Week

24.- 27.06.2019 Finals

10.- 12.04.2019 Midterms

31.08.2019 Semester End

WHERE? The Ins tute of Architecture and Planning is accessed via the “Architektür” – the offices, worksta ons, studios and workshops are located in one wing of the university. There, you will find all helping hands, teaching staff, fellow students, plo ers, tools, etc!

WHO/WHAT? During your studies, and especially at the very beginning of your degree, you will have ques ons.

Here is a brief overview of who will be able to answer your ques ons:

Organisa onal ques ons, transcript of records, invoicing, etc.

Ines Hartmann and Jeannne e Risch, Execu ve Director and Programme Administrator

Ques ons rela ng to content, allowance, internships, course achievments, foreign languages, etc.

Peter Staub Academic Director

Phone: E-Mail: Website:

+423 265 11 34 ines.hartmann@uni.li www.uni.li/ines.hartmann

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STUDY PROGRAM - MSc Informa on Systems WHEN? 01.02.2019 Semester Start

11. - 17.02.2019 Introduc on Week

18.02.2019 Start of Lectures

19.- 28.04.2019 Easter Holidays

07.06.2019 End of Lectures

31.08.2019 Semester End

WHERE? The Ins tute of Informa on Systems is located at Fürst-Franz-Josef-Strasse 21, directly next to the student dormitory and squash house and at Fürst-Franz-Josef-Strasse 22, directly next to St. Josef’s chapel. Lectures will take place on the main campus; the student service is also located there.

WHO/WHAT? During your studies - in par cular at the beginning - you will have ques ons. Below you can find an overview of who will be able to answer your ques ons. You can find more informa on on our website: www.uni.li/mis.

Organiza onal ques ons, transcript of records, invoicing, etc.

Ingrid Schla er, Programme Administrator

Ques ons rela ng to me tables, module descrip ons, etc.

Nadine Székely, Execu ve Director

Phone: E-Mail: Website:

+423 265 13 25 nadine.szekely@uni.li h ps://www.uni.li/nadine.szekely

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COURSE PROGRAM INFORMATION

STUDY PROGRAM - MSc Entrepreneurship WHEN? 01.02.2019 Semester Start

11. - 17.02.2019 Introduc on Week

18.02.2019 Start of Lectures

19.- 28.04.2019 Easter Holidays

07.06.2019 End of Lectures

31.08.2019 End of Semester

WHERE? Your most important points of contact are Execu ve Director Prof. Dr. Marco Furtner and his deputy Ass.-Prof. Dr. Ma hias Filser, who is the programme manager. Their oďŹƒces are situated in one of the o-site loca ons,(Schaanerstrasse 99, 9490 Vaduz). All lectures will take place on the main campus and student services are also located on the main campus.

WHO/WHAT? During your studies, in par cular at the beginning, you will have ques ons. Here is a brief overview of who will be able to answer your ques ons:

Organisa onal ques ons, transcript of records, invoicing, etc.

Tobias Fitz, Programme Administrator

Ques ons rela ng to me tables, module descrip ons, content, etc.

Ma hias Filser Programme Manager

Phone: E-Mail: Website:

+423 265 12 67 ma hias.filser@uni.li h ps://www.uni.li/ma hias.filser

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STUDY PROGRAM - MSc Finance WHEN? 01.02.2019 Semester Start

11. - 17.02.2019 Introduc on Week

18.02.2019 Start of Lectures

19.- 28.04.2019 Easter Holidays

07.06.2019 End of Lectures

31.08.2019 End of Semester

WHERE? The people overseeing the Master’s degree programme in Finance have their offices in the off-site “Mühleweg” building – this is the light-coloured house directly at the turn-off to the university. However, lecture rooms and staff of the student services are located on the main campus.

WHO/WHAT? During your studies, in par cular at the beginning, you will have ques ons. Here is a brief overview of who will be able to answer your ques ons: You can also check out www.financemaster.eu and find all relevant informa on there.

Administra ve ques ons, transcript of records, invoicing, etc.

Ingrid Schla er, Programme Administrator

Ques ons regarding courses and modules, deadlines, exams, seminars, grades , me tables, exchange semesters, allowances etc.

Roger Rechsteiner Programme Manager

Phone: E-Mail: Website:

+423 265 11 48 master.finance@uni.li www.financemaster.eu

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STUDY PROGRAM - PhD Programs WHEN? 01.02.2019 Semester Start

11. - 17.02.2019 Introduc on Week

18.02.2019 Start of Lectures

19. - 28.04.2019 Easter Holidays

01.06.2019 End of Lectures

31.08.2019 End of Semester

WHERE? Your most important point of contact is Esther Kind, your excecu ve director. You can find her at room E029 oder 125.

WHO/WHAT? During your studies, in par cular at the beginning, you will have ques ons. Here is a brief overview of who will be able to answer your ques ons:

Organiza onal ques ons

Esther Kind, Execu ve director

Ques ons rela ng to content

Anne Brandl, Architecture and Planning Jan vom Brocke, Business Economics Academic Execu ves

Phone: E-Mail: Website:

+423 265 12 40 esther.kind@uni.li www.uni.li/esther.kind

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Ballenlager

Eingang

Ausstellungshalle

Mehrzweckhalle

ORIENTATION MAP

Cafeteria

Architektur

Atelier

Seminarräume S8 S9

/ŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂů KĸĐĞ

S6

S7

Bibliothek

S10 (EG)

Empfang

H1

Hörsäle

H2

Koord. Stelle Alumni/ Studierende (2.OG)

IT-Helpdesk

Hausdienst

Eingang Ost

Westeingang

/ŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŬ

Auditorium

Haupteingang Ost

Foyer

Sitzungszimmer 126

H3

Gruppenräume

Eingang

ehem. Vereinshaus

H5 (EG)

H6 (1.OG)

S1

S2

Seminarräume

H4

Gebäude Fabrikweg

S3

S4

S5

Eingang

H7 (EG)

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FINANCING YOUR STUDIES

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Studying offers a lot of opportuni es but also costs money. Liechtenstein is one of the most expensive countries in Europe. But there are a variety of op ons (grants, scholarships, jobs etc.) to fund your studies.

Below you can find some informa on concerning the funding of your studies.

O en parents do not only offer moral support but also support you financially during your studies. The standards for child support are different in each country – therefore, it is best to discuss with your parents in how far they can financially support you.

Scholarships are usually performance-related. Apart from academic performance, some scholarships may also require e.g. poli cal or social involvement as well as a proof of other achievements. Scholarships usually do not have to be paid back.

All students who are residents of the Principality of Liechtenstein also have the op on to apply for a scholarship of the Swiss Study Founda on.

Students with Austrian ci zenship can apply for the Landess pendium für Vorarlberger Studierende, which supports you with up to 2000 € per year (www.vorarlberg.at/wissenscha ). For German ci zens, please check the offers of the DAAD (h ps://www.daad.de).

Students of the MSc in Architecture have the possibility to apply for an API scholarship. Furthermore, there is the Hil Fellowship as well as the LGT University Scholarship for MSc Finance students.

Many students work part- me and thereby par ally fund their studies on their own. The job offers sec on on unicommunity.li offers a variety of part- me jobs and internships. When taking up employment, legal regula ons need to be taken into account and holders of scholarships need to check their allowed addi onal earnings.

Another op on to fund your studies are study loans.

Many banks as well as countries offer suitable formats. The Principality of Liechtenstein offers an interest-free loan to students who have been living in Liechtenstein for at least three years.

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CAMPUS: PARKING ON CAMPUS Parking on Campus A fee will be charged for the use of all parking areas on the Vaduz Campus and at the off-campus loca ons. The revenue from the parking area management will be channeled towards a university mobility management scheme as part of the university’s sustainability ini a ve.

Opera ng hours Monday to Friday 7.00 am - 5.00 pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays are free of charge

What are the rates?

The standard rate for parking across the en re site is CHF 0.50 per hour. A day permit costs CHF 1.50 for students and CHF 2 for lecturers and employees. Monthly, bi-annual and annual parking permits are offered at a discount.

How does it work?

Parking fees can be paid in cash at the central parking meter (current standard rate of CHF 0.50/ hour). Alterna vely, cashless payments can be made using the Parkingpay system, available throughout Switzerland (www.parkingpay.ch).

How do I get discounts?

Frequent parkers, students, employees and lecturers can purchase parking permits online or directly from the university. You need to register with parkingpay.ch and register your vehicle registra on number in the intranet in advance.

Further informa on and a parking guide can be found on my.uni.li - Services - Parking

TARIFF Students tariff per hour daily permit monthly permit monthly permit semester permit semester permit

LEVEL ----“far” “close” “far” “close”

STUDENTS CHF 0.25 CHF 1.50 CHF 20.-CHF 30.-CHF 100.-CHF 150.--

Tariff level “close”: max. travel me from door to door with public transport < 45 minutes Tariff level “far”: travel me from door to door with public transport ≥ 45 minutes

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LIVING STUDENT DORMITORIES The student dormitory is located only 2-3 minutes by foot from the university. It consists of two three-story buildings, which has six single and three double rooms at every level, a large shared kitchen/living room area, a laundry room and three shared bathrooms each. In addi on, there is a very good bus connec on to Vaduz City Center as well as to Feldkirch/Austria, with the bus stop down the road.

Booking Your admission as an exchange or regular student will grant you access to the online booking system (my.uni.li).

You can book your room by yourself . To make your booking for a place/room in the student dormitory, a deposit (CHF 1000) is necessary.

Rent Single rooms start at CHF 510, while double rooms are available from CHF 310. In addi on, parking lots are available for rent in front of the student dormitory.

LIVING IN LIECHTENSTEIN AND AUSTRIA You also have the possibility to look for a flat in Liechtenstein or also to move to Austria. In Austria we recommend to look for a place in Feldkirch (AT) or otherwise all municipali es in Liechtenstein (best to look in Vaduz, Triesen or Schaan).

For current offers, you can simply join facebookgroup uni.li living or check uni.li/living.

If you have any ques ons in regards to living, you can directly contact Gabriela CortĂŠs who is happy to help.

Phone: E-Mail: Website:

+423 265 1105 gabriela.cortes@uni.li www.uni.li/gabriela.cortes

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SERVICE OFFERS

SERVICE OFFERS - OVERVIEW SPINNEREI The students‘ office Spinnerei organizes different ac vi es during the semester, for example the Semester Start Party or a Pub Crawl, but also Go-Kart races and soccer tournaments.

ULSV - UNIVERSITY OF LIECHTENSTEIN STUDENTS’ REPRESENTATIVES ULSV is the student representa ve organiza on and supports students throughout their studies in different kind of ma ers. They also inform you about important changes related to the university and support the program administrators in designing new programs and/or courses.

UNI SPORT (LHSV) Uni Sport offers various sports programs and you can par cipate in team events and trainings throughout the semester, e.g. soccer, volleyball, yoga etc.

WELCOME@UNILI Welcome@uni.li was founded in order to facilitate future unili-students their start of studies. Students can join a freshmen facebook group and you can reach out to welcome@uni.li if you have any ques ons.

BUDDY TEAM, INTERNATIONAL OFFICE The Buddy Team supports students during the start of studies at the university. As such, you can par cipate in the Buddy Programme and request a buddy who will be your first contact even before the official start of your studies. Your buddy will assist you with any kind of ques ons and may also pick you up from the train sta on.

UNI.LI STUDENT CARE The student care program takes care of the well-being of the students. During the exam period a «Recharge Room» is offered.

CAREER:SERVICE The career:service offers support with applica ons, job search and your own career planning.

UNICOMMUNITY.LI Unicommunity.li is our pla orm where students, alumni and company representa ves meet. On our pla orm you can find an overview of current job offers, companies recrui ng on campus and you can sign up for career service events and events of the Spinnerei. You can easily register with your UniLi login and password.

UNIVERSITY OF LIECHTENSTEIN ALUMNI University of Liechtenstein Alumni is an organized Alumni club which aims to maintain and strengthen the connec on between former students and the university.

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STUDENTS’ OFFICE SPINNEREI A ending lectures, wri ng papers and spending long hours studying can some mes wear you out.

The students’ office SPINNEREI helps you to clear your mind and recharge your ba eries. Each semester we plan many events to make your student life spectacular.

Follow us on facebook (spinnerei.uni.li) and instagram (spinnerei_uni_li) to stay up to date!

In addi on, we have created an interac ve map for you that shows you places and things that you can do in our beau ful region. You can find the map on on our facebook page!

The students‘ office SPINNEREI organizes:

Excursions Discounts in bars and restaurants Special sports offers, together with Uni Sport BBQ evenings, par es weekly Red Cube meet-ups

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STUDENTS’ OFFICE SPINNEREI Par cipate in our campus life, join us at the «Red Cube» (the red wagon on campus) where we have great evenings with mulled wine and cookies during Christmas me or enjoy great summer days with a cold drink and music!

#ichbinunili Have you already joined our campaign #ichbinunili (which means «I am unili»)?

Just post a picture and upload it with the hashtag to Instagram or Facebook!

You’ll then already see who is part of unili!

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STUDENTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; REPRESENTATIVES Who we are We are a small group of students that have one thing in common: we represent the interests of the students of the University of Liechtenstein. In addi on, every student interested can get involved!

What we do As a part of the corporate body of the university our members par cipate in all commi ees that address studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concerns. Furthermore, we take part in applica on proceedings for new professors and have access to the Senate-commi ee, which is the highest university commi ee.

As a ULSV member you have the ability to join the bodies of the University and to ac vely shape important decisions. You can also: assist, represent and advise students gain deep insight into the organiza on of the University of Liechtenstein If you have problems of any kind, you can always directly approach us! We will then do our best to support you and further nego ate.

The current ULSV board:

Stefan Verling BSc AR

ULSV

Antonia Wurzer MSc IS

ULSV@uni.li www.uni.li/ULSV

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UNI SPORT In coopera on with interna onal sports federa ons and local sports clubs and fitness centres, we can offer you plenty of discounts for various ac vi es.

Offers: Regular courses and training sessions Special offers for local sport clubs and fitness centres Tournaments, for example indoor- and outdoor soccer cups, volleyball,...

The opportunity to take part in interna onal compe ons Moreover, the University of Liechtenstein is a member of the Liechtensteinischer Hochschulsport Verband (Liechtenstein University Sports Federa on; LHSV), which again is a member of FISU (Interna onal University Sports Federa on) and EUSA (European University Sports Federa on). Students who are prac cing a certain kind of sport ac vely are able to par cipate in interna onal tournaments for the University.

Check out our website on www.uni.li/unisport to get an overview of all or offers.

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UNI.LI STUDENT CARE

Students who face difficult situa ons or problems can ask for confiden al support through the infrastructure of Student Care. Advice and support is offered in different areas: - Health issues - Psychological ma ers - Legal aspects - Financial issues - Conflict management Professional advisors from both inside and outside the university are pleased to help and support you. You can always send an e-mail to advice@uni.li.

The uni.li Student Care Program also takes care of the well-being of our students. A «Recharge Room» is offered during exam periods, where students can relax for a moment and recharge their ba eries.

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CAREER SERVICE

career:service

career:service The career:service at the University of Liechtenstein offers you support in reaching out to companies for jobs and can assist you in planning your career. Students can find all career related informa on on our pla orm unicommunity.li. The pla orm offers the following func ons:

Overview of current job offers Unicommunity.li provides a job bank with current job offers.

Career Counselling Via unicommunity.li you can sign up for 1:1 career coaching sessions where you can discuss any career related topic with professional coaches.

Workshops career:service offers many workshops throughout the semester that aim to prepare students for their future work life, e.g. CV checks, prepara on for job interviews, finding your personal USP. Career Day Finance and Quo Vadis Architecture The career day offers students the possibility to get to know future regional employers, but also to expand their personal network. Through different workshops, they get an insight into current topics and the everyday work life in the par cipa ng companies.

You can find more informa on on www.uni.li/careerservice Email: careerservice@uni.li

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UNI.LI ALUMNI (ULA) The Alumni organiza on of the University of Liechtenstein connects all former students of the undergraduate, graduate and PhD level. Therefore, the Alumni Club is an important link between former students and their Alma Mater.

As an annual highlight, our Alumni Reunion takes place. At the reunion the alumni return to their university to get back in touch with professors and other students to exchange news and simply stay connected.

Becoming part of the Alumni Club allows everyone to enhance their professional and social network, e.g. by par cipa ng in regional chapters and their meet-ups.

In addi on, alumni can a end a variety of events. Moreover, the alumni club oďŹ&#x20AC;ers the unique chance to get together with experienced alumni. By that you can greatly benefit from learning about poten al new jobs and career opportuni es.

Alumni Club members are regularly informed about news from research, university and campus life.

Join our LinkedIn group and also facebook group (uni.li alumni) as soon as youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an alumni to stay up to date!

You can also just send an email to alumniclub@uni.li!

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WELCOME@UNILI Welcome@unili stands for all service offers which future uni.li-students need for their start at our university.

The program offers students the following: A closed Facebook group for each semester, in which the freshmen can start an early exchange with their future fellow students (uni.li freshmen spring term 2019).

An introduc on week takes place at the beginning of the semester, where students get to know fellow students.

A handbook (the one you are reading right now), which includes the most important informa on regarding the start of studies, living as well as leisure ac vi es. .... and much more!

No ma er what ques on you have, just get in touch with us directly via mail to welcome@uni.li.

Phone: E-Mail:

+423 265 1298 welcome@uni.li veronika.gaechter@uni.li Website: www.uni.li/veronika.gaechter Phone: E-Mail: Veronika Gächter

+423 265 12 97 welcome@uni.li samantha.zogg@uni.li Website: www.uni.li/samantha.zogg 28

Samantha Zogg

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WELCOME@UNILI Welcome Weekend (February 09-10, 2019)

We organize a welcome weekend at the beginning of the semester before the introduc on week starts. The Welcome Weekend will take place on February 9th and 10th.

Mee ng point is the student dormitory, where you will also get help regarding the check-in or your onward journey. In addi on, you have the chance to get to know your future fellow students â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and we will also oďŹ&#x20AC;er some snacks and refreshments!

On Saturday as well as Sunday we will personally welcome you. Your will get to know your future housemates.

We are looking forward to mee ng you!

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WELCOME@UNILI

Introduc on week (February 11 - 17, 2019) The introduc on week takes place from February 11 - 17 and is mandatory for all new students.

There will be a general and study specific program.

During this week you will get all necessary informa on for a smooth start at the University of Liechtenstein.

You will receive general and administra ve informa on, as well as e.g. an introduc on to the IT infrastructure.

During the Student Fair on Monday, you will have the opportunity to get to know all student ini a ves and receive informa on about all other oďŹ&#x20AC;ers that we provide.

In addi on to that, it will be a fun week for all of us as we have prepared many things for you: breakfast, skiing, an interna onal dinner, the semester start party and much more!

Download the preliminary metable of the introduc on week at uni.li/welcome

We are looking forward to seeing you on campus!

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STUDENT INITIATIVES

WELCOME@UNILI Over the years, a variety of student ini a ves have formed at the University of Liechtenstein, following the slogan: Students help students!

You are invited to ac vely get involved in student ini a ves. If you would like to form a new ini a ve or organisa on, just talk to us. We’re more than happy to support you to make that happen.

CLUB ALPBACH LIECHTENSTEIN Club Alpbach Liechtenstein was founded in 2012 by former par cipants of the „European Forum Alpbach“. The Liechtenstein organiza on is poli cally independent and aims to foster the dialogue about the development of Europe.

DATA SCIENCE CLUB The Data Science Club is a group of Master Students who work together on Data Science projects by leveraging exis ng individual knowledge, group collabora ons, and applying this to real world projects. We have an addic on to solving problems, growing our skill-set, and learning new technologies. Our goal is to work on real world projects for the university, companies, and compe ons while being recognized as a viable op on for partnership. Master students with an interest in Sta s cs, ML and AI, programming, and willing to spend 10+ hours a week working on the projects are welcome to apply. Knowledge in one coding language and work experience are required.

FORAUS - FORUM AUSSENPOLITIK The Think-Tank foraus shapes foreign policies with the ideas of hundreds of young and clever minds who are engaged with us on a voluntary basis. With a unique Grassroots-Modell, we build on a network of members from research, public service, diplomacy and economics, who use foraus as innova ve pla orm for their publica ons, short analyses and blogposts as well as top-class debates’ organiza ons.

INVICTUS The Landsmannscha Invictus zu Vaduz is a students’ fraternity for male students and was founded in 2011. We offer a ght network with lots of contacts and various ac vi es. The club encourages its members to fair thinking and ac ng, to success, determina on and fraternity. The performance of one’s duty towards the university and studies are seen as a condi on for the ability to be able to cope with life.

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START VADUZ START Vaduz is a student ini a ve for entrepreneurship and founding that is mainly represented in the German-speaking area. With focus on the provision of a pla orm for students to enable the exchange and collec on of experiences, START is ac ve at the University of Liechtenstein. As part of of the interna onal STARTglobal network, we provide insights into prac cal examples and offer the opportunity to learn more about the topic of entrepreneurship.

TOASTMASTERS This rhetoric club aims to improve speaking abili es. The club follows the agenda of a Toastmasters Interna onal mee ng - therefore, prepared speeches are given, focusing on speech projects, as well as spontaneous table topics. Any speech is evaluated by other par cipants in a construc ve manner in order to recognize strengths and overcome weaknesses.

ROTARACT Rotaract is a worldwide non-profit organisa on of over 176’000 young adults aged between 18 and 30 years. Since April 2017 Rotaract is also present in Liechtenstein. We meet twice a month and are looking forward to you visi ng us!

ESN - ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK ESN Liechtenstein is part of the biggest student associa on in Europe (ESN). You can become an ac ve member of ESN local but also join on the interna onal level and experience what it means to be part of the “Erasmus Genera on”. Borders belong to the past and our Unity in Diversity is what drives our genera on. ESN organises a variety of ac vi es that will help you to get to know all other students, the campus and the area.

Based on the broad network and together with many other Interna onal Offices, you also have the opportunity to plan your exchange semester together with us. We are there to support you in case you have any ques ons.

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CLUB ALPBACH LIECHTENSTEIN The Club Alpbach Liechtenstein sends members to par cipate in the annual „European Forum Alpbach“ in Tyrol (Austria), in order to foster and intensify the rela onship of the EU and Liechtenstein.

Former par cipants of the „European Forum Alpbach“ founded the club in 2012. The club is poli cally independent and aims to foster the dialogue on the development of Europe.

To par cipate, scholarships are given to students and young talents. This scholarship makes the par cipa on at the European Forum Alpbach possible, which ist held annually in August in Tyrol (Austria). Throughout the year, Club Alpbach organizes discussions and events in and outside of Liechtenstein, in order to bring interested people together and to offer them a pla orm for interdisciplinary exchange.

E-Mail:

raffaele.ospelt@uni.li

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INVICTUS The Landsmannscha Invictus to Vaduz was founded on the 30.04.2011. It is a colorful and op onal student associa on of young and old academics on life me and free of roofs. The basis is mutual respect. The compatriots hold their members to fair thinking and ac on, success, determina on and fraternity. The fulfilment of obliga ons towards university and study in par cular is a condi on of viability.

The members of the Landsmannscha Invictus to Vaduz meet regularly at events (e.g. entry and closing pub, Founda on Fes val, etc.) or at Ak venfahrten (Oktoberfest München, Spring Fes val Stu gart).

Do you have interest in ge ng to know our connec on? Then don’t hesitate to contact us! Send us an e-mail, talk to us directly on campus or visit us at the regularly held “Invictus-Stamm sch”. We are looking forward to mee ng you.

E-Mail:

kappelsberger@invic us.li

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START VADUZ START Vaduz START is a student organiza on dedicated to entrepreneurship, which is represented at many universi es mainly within the German-speaking area. With the aim to combine the acquired theore cal knowledge with prac cal insights and to foster an exchange of experiences, we offer an ac ve exchange pla orm for students, founders, businessmen and industry experts. The exchange of knowledge helps significantly to overcome everyday entrepreneurial boundaries and thus to generate added value for everyone involved.

START Chapters The exis ng chapters are START Vaduz, START St. Gallen, START Munich, START Lausanne, START Erlangen-Nuremberg, START Berlin and START Warsaw. There are more to come and hopefully you will be able to contribute to the expansion of our network. The goal is the development of a sophiscated, diverse and professionally working network of chapters which foster new local concepts, ideas and events which evolve around technology and entrepreneurship and are adjusted to the local environment. Each chapter therefore subscribes to suppor ng young, high-poten al startups and students and to raise awareness for technology whilst working content-, market- and technology-oriented.

Mo va on meets Innova on!

START organizes for example the „Pioneers‘ Club“, where founders, young entrepreneurs and CEOs exchange experiences. It is a pla orm to enlarge your network and to connect with other ambi ous students in the German-speaking area.

Georg Blaimauer

E-Mail: Website:

georg.blaimauer@uni.li www.start.li

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TOASTMASTERS Public Speaking Club at the University of Liechtenstein Are you afraid of talking in front of a group, do you find it diďŹ&#x192;cult to prepare a speech, or is your audience bored? Let us help you solve these problems!

We regularly have to speak in public. When speaking, we should be eloquent, comprehendible and engaging.

This rhetoric club aims to improve speaking abili es. The procedure follows the agenda of a Toastmasters Interna onal mee ng: Prepared speeches are given, focusing on speech projects, as well as spontanious table topics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and as these mee ngs prosper from member comi ment, everybody may par cipate (voluntarily). Any speech is evaluated by other par cipants in a construc ve manner in order to recognize strengths and overcome weaknesses. Other members watch the me and style, count filling words... every aspect of the speech is evaluated.

Most mee ngs are conducted in English.

Events happen every fourth week on Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

All students as well as non-students are welcome! Previous knowledge is not necessary, but some members use experience from other clubs to support the mee ngs.

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ESN - ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is an interna onal non-profit student organiza on. Its mission is to represent interna onal students and to offer them the possibility to gain cultural understanding and self-development, by the principle of „students helping students“.

ESN also supports you in spending at least one semester abroad during your studies. If you would like to go abroad, we’re always happy to answer your ques ons and connect you.

What we do : organize events and integrate students build a network influence policies on the interna onal level provide self-development .. and while doing that we want to have fun together and with our interna onal fellow ESNers!

The Buddy Programme is another support program aimed to provide assistance to interna onal exchange students, regular interna onal students as well as regular students by assigning them a so-called buddy. Buddies are o en local and experienced students who are commi ed to giving a helping hand. In doing so, the integra on of the interna onal students into the cultural-, social- and academic environment in Liechtenstein is ac vely promoted.

In addi on, if you want to get involved at the interna onal level of ESN – joining us is a great opportunity for your personal development and par cipa on.

To stay up to date, just give us a Like on Facebook (ESN Liechtenstein) and send us a message if you have any ques ons: office@esn.li!

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ROTARACT CLUB LIECHTENSTEIN We are a club of interested students and young professionals and we follow our clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mo o Learn - Help - Celebrate. We have around 20 members from five diďŹ&#x20AC;erent countries.

Our mee ngs usually take place on Wednesday and consist of an interes ng program of talks, company visits, social events and informal mee ngs where we get to know each other be er.

Rotaract clubs bring together people to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service.

Give us a like on our Facebook page (Rotaract Club Liechtenstein) to stay up to date or send us an email so we can add you to our email distribu on list.

We are looking forward to mee ng you!

E-Mail: mail@rotaract.li Website: h ps://rotaract.li

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STUDY ABROAD: A SEMESTER ABROAD INTERNATIONAL OFFICE Semester abroad Would you like to study, cook and party with students from all around the world? Then take the opportunity to experience all these things during your semester abroad.

We have a large selec on of partner universi es in Europe and the rest of the world that you can choose from. Within Europe, exchange semesters are supported by the scholarship programme Erasmus+ that makes sure you receive organisa onal as well as monetary help! Please take a look at the list of all partner universi es at www.uni.li/outgoings.

Important: Whenever you apply for an exchange semester you need to have at least 20 ECTS on your account.

Applica on deadline for the upcoming winter semester is the 1st of March, applica on deadline for the upcoming summer semester is the 14th of September.

We advise you on the best me to study abroad in seperate informa on sessions. Students in the Master of Architecture must spend the 2nd semester aborad.

Interna onal Internship An internship abroad will give you the opportunity to apply knowledge you have obtained during your studies so far. Internships within Europe are supported by the Life Long Learning Programme â&#x20AC;&#x153;Erasmus+â&#x20AC;?. This involves arranging your own internship. Our website has links to numerous internship exchanges.

We would be happy to let you draw upon our contacts and assist you in preparing your applica on.

Phone: E-Mail: Website:

+423 265 11 03 trudi.ackermann@uni.li www.uni.li/interna onal

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OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Student Engagement You want to get involved? You want to ac vely shape our university?

Then come and get involved in any ini a ve you are interested in! You can also contact the Office for Student Ac vi es (Room 216). In addi on to this handbook, the different organiza ons and inia ves will be presented during the Student Fair in the introduc on week. Take this chance and get informed about where to get involved!

Ques ons? Problems?

For general ques ons and concerns related to your start of studies, to the introduc on week or other topics you can find the most important contacts on the following page. In additon, we are always open for ques ons, sugges ons and feedback.

Contact Samantha Zogg and Veronika Gächter Center for University Development Office in Main Building, Room Number G216 +4232651298 E-Mail: welcome@uni.li

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IMPORTANT CONTACTS

STUDY PROGRAMME MANAGERS BSc BWL Dr. Elisabeth Höfferer elisabeth.hoefferer@uni.li

MSc Informa on Systems Dr. Nadine Székely nadine.szekely@uni.li

BSc in Architektur Dipl.-Arch. FH Jeanne e Risch jeanne e.risch@uni.li

MSc Finance Dr. Roger Rechsteiner master.finance@uni.li

MSc in Architecture Mag. (FH) Ines Hartmann ines.hartmann@uni.li

Doctoral Program Esther Kind esther.kind@uni.li

MSc Entrepreneurship Dr. Ma hias Filser ma hias.filser@uni.li

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Imprint: Publisher: Universität Liechtenstein Center for University Development Fürst-Franz-Josef-Strasse 9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein

Editorial Staff: Samantha Zogg and Veronika Gächter