The University of Vienna

 

The University of Vienna, "Alma Mater Rudolphina Vindobonensis" was founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365, 12 March. It is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and one of the largest in Central Europe. With its more than 70 locations, the University of Vienna shapes Vienna's cityscape. For many years Austria's capital has been the world's most liveable city and has been ranked among the most popular student cities in the world. the University of Vienna is the largest teaching and research institution in Austria. It aims to sustain a wide range of studies, but at the same time to promote new and innovative fields of research, and to establish new networks between subjects. From 363 European partner universities, the University of Vienna has entered into an ERASMUS-Partnership with 350 universities. Students from approximately 130 countries attend more than 10,000 lectures at the University of Vienna every year. University of Vienna, German Universität Wien, state-financed coeducational institution for higher learning at Vienna. 

 

The university was first chartered, following the model of the University of Paris, by the Habsburg duke Rudolf IV of Austria, as an expression of his rivalry with German king Charles IV, who had founded the University of Prague in 1348. After Rudolf’s brother and successor, Albert III, reorganized the foundering university in 1384, endowing it generously, broadening the curriculum, and making enrollment more geographically comprehensive, Vienna achieved first rank among universities in the German-speaking east, with special distinction in medicine, law, and theology.

The university was a centre of revolution in 1848 and in 1850 won important reforms, including greater freedom for teachers and students, the seminar method of instruction, and a wider selection of subjects. In 1878 women were admitted to study in the philosophy (liberal arts) faculty on a limited basis, broadened 11 years later; in 1900 the medical school became coeducational, in 1919 the law school. The modern university includes faculties of Roman Catholic and of Protestant theology, social sciences and economics, medicine, basic and general sciences, human sciences, and mathematics and natural sciences.

The Campus of the University of Vienna is a very special place: because of its history as the former General Hospital, because of its architecture and its overall concept.As a part of the University of Vienna the Campus unites more than 15 departments of the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies and the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies.

Studying at the University of Vienna means being part of a large and diverse community. About 92,000 students are currently pursuing a degree at the University of Vienna. About 27,000 of them are foreign students and come from 140 different countries. From astrophysics to zoology: Our students can select from the largest range of degree programmes in Austria. The University of Vienna provides more than 180 degree programmes, including 57 bachelor's programmes, 112 master's programmes and 3 diploma programmes, 8 doctoral programmes and 41 university continuing education and training programmes.

The University of Vienna is also the largest research and educational institution in Austria with a total of 6,800 academics. Our teaching staff embeds the principle of research-led teaching in their lectures. They impart knowledge about latest research findings in their courses and their students are able to participate in original research. The Campus is a place of work for students and researchers, but also a place of knowledge exchange, of art and culture, of business and entertainment. Congresses take place here, students meet researchers, researchers meet colleagues from all over the world, but you will also find many Viennese coming to the events or the local shops. Businesses, shops, restaurants and bars invite everybody to the Campus of the University of Vienna.  

 

With more than 180 degree programmes, 40 university continuing education and training programmes and about 93,000 students, the University of Vienna is the largest and most diverse educational institution in Austria. The University of Vienna celebrates its 650th Anniversary in 2015. It is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and one of the oldest universities in Europe. Our 650 years of experience prepare us for the issues and challenges of the future.

At the University of Vienna, we are convinced that diversity enriches community life and work. Diversity is encouraged by applying the principle of equal opportunities in all areas of university activity. The University of Vienna seized its 650th Anniversary to open its doors to the public and provide information about the University's responsibilities and achievements. The Alma Mater Rudolphina Vindobonensis – with about 9,700 employees and more than 93,000 students – organised various events to emphasise the importance of research and teaching in the further development of our society and in the education of future generations.

The University of Hong Kong

 

The University of Hong Kong is the territory’s oldest institute of higher learning and also an internationally recognized, research led, comprehensive university. On March 16, 1910, Sir Frederick Lugard, the then Governor of Hong Kong, laid the foundation stone for the University. The University of Hong Kong, founded in 1911. It was granted a shield and a motto by the College of Arms in 1913, and throughout its history the University's visual identity has been firmly based on their display, often coupled the University's name.  This is a distinction that resonates outside Hong Kong, particularly in the United Kingdom, other Commonwealth jurisdictions, and the United States. It is also a reminder of the University's antiquity, and a most dignified and effective corporate identity.While recognising the strength of its heritage and traditions, HKU also engages in frontier research and academic endeavours that reflect and address the needs of a fast changing, knowledge-based world.

There is one thing about the University that will not change: the importance of its people. HKU’s greatest assets have always been, and will always be, its staff, students, alumni and friends. HKU making ever-greater contributions in education, research, leadership and public engagement, locally and globally.

 

The University of Hong Kong, as a leading international institution of higher learning in Asia, strives to attract and nurture outstanding scholars from around the world through excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, research and knowledge exchange, contributing to the advancement of society and the development of leaders through a global presence, regional significance and engagement with the rest of China.

Today, HKU, as it is fondly called, is a dynamic, comprehensive, university of world-class standing. With ten Faculties and numerous research centres, its reputation as a centre of intellectual excellence is recognised around the world. It continues to build on its strengths with innovative research and teaching, producing well-rounded graduates with outstanding leadership qualities.The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is Hong Kong's first and foremost tertiary institution. It served as an international university for South-East Asia in the early years of the last century, having almost as many Malayan students as Hong Kong students during some decades. Today, the University has more than 20,500 students from 80 different countries around the world, and 2,250 academic staff. World-Class Comprehensive Research University HKU has won a proud reputation as a world-class comprehensive research university. It offers internationally recognized qualifications and it is renowned for its academic and research excellence worldwide. As an English-medium university in China, HKU also offers researchers unique opportunities to bridge cultures.

The University of Hong Kong is today ranked amongst the most respected comprehensive research-led universities in the world, ranked as the 26th best university in the world (according to the QS World University Rankings 2013). In Hong Kong, the University leads the way in terms of funding and awards, which means you can experience exceptional support and learning facilities. You’ll find the largest international student population in Hong Kong here. English as the medium of instruction, countless exchange, internship and other experiential learning opportunities, plus the location of its campus near to the dynamic business and entertainment heart of Hong Kong, are among many factors that attract tens of thousands of applicants each year and the highest admissions standards in the territory. HKU alumni continue to be the most preferred by employers here, as indicated by a virtually 100% employment rate for every one of the last seven consecutive years (99.8% Graduate Employment Rate, CEDARS, HKU, 2013). Learn about opportunities, admissions and life at HKU through our e-brochure.

The University’s ethos of providing “outstanding teaching and world-class research” and its international outlook is signified by its Coat of Arms. It features two Chinese phrases from Confucius: “Illustrious Virtue” and “The investigation of things,” combined with the Latin motto “Sapientia et Virtus” meaning “wisdom and virtue.” As Hong Kong’s pre-eminent research university, the University of Hong Kong receives a large proportion of government research grants. In particular, its strength in scientific research is internationally recognised. The University’s Faculty of Medicine, for instance, consolidated its international reputation when its pioneering influenza research team identified the coronavirus that triggered the 2003 SARS epidemic.

The University’s international outreach is reflected in numerous joint initiatives, student mobility and academic programs with overseas institutions. It has more than 250 exchange partners in the world with over 1,600 students on exchange programs this year. It is a founding member of Universitas 21, an international consortium of research-led universities; its well-regarded MBA program has announced partnerships with the London Business School and Columbia Business School, giving students the opportunity to take classes in London and New York; and it hosts the world’s first World Trade Organisation (WTO) Regional Training Centre in Asia, providing cross disciplinary training for governmental officers from the region.

The University of Hong Kong has many courses with research or field study components.  These are listed in the course catalogs as directed studies, field courses, or projects. Enrollment in these courses usually requires permission from the instructor after arrival during the add/drop period.

Internships for academic credit for exchange students (UCEAP) are not possible in Hong Kong due to immigration policy.​Research and special study for academic credit may be possible in this program. Arrangements for either are made at the Study Center after arrival at the host institution. Predeparture preparation may be required.

Aarhus University

Aarhus University is a young, modern university established in 1928 and situated in Denmark in the Northern part of Europe. It has grown to become a leading public research university with international reach covering the entire research spectrum. Denmark’s second university, Aarhus University, ranks at 107th place in the world. Despite being much younger than the University of Copenhagen, it is the country’s second oldest non-technical higher education institution. Aarhus University has expanded a lot since its creation and is currently the largest in Denmark. Aarhus University was ranked 107th in the QS World University Rankings 2015/16. In the 2015 edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, Aarhus University was ranked 23rd for dentistry and 60th for life sciences and medicine. Aarhus University’s School of Business and Social Sciences (BSS) is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, making it a triple crown accredited business school.

The university’s goal is to contribute towards solving the complex global challenges facing the world. The university therefore strives to combine the high level of academic standards of its researchers with collaboration across disciplinary boundaries to combine research in new ways. This takes place in close contact with the world around us and creates the basis for the university to be internationally competitive within the areas of research, education, talent development and knowledge exchange.

The University of Aarhus was founded in 1928, but was not entitled ‘university’ until 1933. In the beginning, the university only had a Faculty of Humanities, then came Medicine and so forth. The University was privately run until 1970 where it became state-run.The University is build up as a campus called the University Park, which was joined by the neighbouring Nobel Park in 1999. In the last couple of years, the University has merged with the Institute of Business and Technology in Herning (HIH), the Aarhus School of Business, the Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, the National Environmental Research Institute and the Danish University of Education – they are now all formally a part of the University of Aarhus.

With more than half of its 43,000 students enrolled at Masters or PhD level, Aarhus University is a graduate university. Today more than 12 per cent of our students are international. Among our students more than 120 nationalities are represented. As a student at Aarhus University you will become part of an international study environment characterized by research excellence and innovation. We encourage critical thinking and active learning, and we believe that a degree from Aarhus University gives you a great starting-point for a future international career, be it in research, industry or in the public sector.

Aarhus University offers more than 60 complete programmes in English at Bachelor and Master’s level. Furthermore all PhD programmes are in English that are deeply rooted in research and reviewed on an ongoing basis to meet the highest national and global quality standards. At AU, teachers are active researchers and teaching takes place in an informal context. All programmes are deeply rooted in research and are reviewed on an ongoing basis to meet the highest national and global quality standards. Aarhus University provides the following English-language Bachelor’s degree programs:

 Marketing and Management Communication Economics and Business Administration Electronic Engineering Global Management and Manufacturing

Aarhus University provides English-language postgraduate programs in the following subject areas:

Media, Communication and Information Social Sciences, Politics and Economics Finance, Business and Management Global Management and Manufacturing Biology, Chemistry and Nature Physics, Mathematics and Nanotechnology Language, Culture and History Education, Psychology and Teaching IT, Electronics and Programming Technical Science, Construction and Development. All PhD programs are taught in English.

All of the professors at Aarhus University are active researchers. As a result, all of the university’s programs are reviewed on a regular basis in order to ensure that they meet the highest national and world standards. A degree from Aarhus University will give you the best possible starting point for your future career, be it in research, industry or in the public sector. Aarhus University (AU) offers interdisciplinary study programmes within a wide range of academic fields, covering basic research, applied research, strategic research and research-based consultancy.

Most departments and institutes, and a large number of other educational institutions, are within walking distance of each other, creating a unique study environment.  Aarhus Professor Jens Christian Skou was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1997. In 2010 Dale T. Mortensen, a Niels Bohr professor in economics at Aarhus University, received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. Among well-known alumni are Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, CEO of the Maersk Group, Nils Smedegaard Andersen, and Bjørn Lomborg, the environmentalist.

Almost every department has its own library. The main libraries on the three campuses also subscribe to major newspapers from around the world. The State and University Library is the main library of the university (located in Aarhus). It has an extensive electronic journal database, which you can use by logging on as a student or researcher at the library or from home. The libraries in Herning and Copenhagen serve the students and staff there. In Copenhagen, the library system is integrated, meaning that it is possible for students to borrow books and material from all university libraries in the city.

Each year a number of foreign students come to Denmark to study. If you are an EU citizen, you study on equal terms as the Danes, which mean that you do not have to pay tuition fees. In 2006, there were almost 500 exchange students at the University, not counting the international students subscribed as ‘regular’ students doing a whole degree. As a new foreign student, you are well looked after. All new students are offered to participate in the month-long introduction program ‘Denmark Today’, which provides basic Danish classes and a general introduction to the city. The International Student Office will also help you in finding accommodation. At Aarhus University, it offers its international students a range of special services to help them get the best possible start to their new studies. In addition, the university offers a range of services and facilities to all students, which international students also benefit from. The International Centre is ready to help international students throughout their stay, as well as offering different kinds of services such as introduction weeks and social and cultural events. The centre also has a service desk for international students and staff, which is open Monday-Friday from 10am to 2pm. The International Centre is situated in the Dale T. Mortensen Building.