University College of Teacher Education Lower Austria

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1 University College of Teacher Education Lower Austria

2 Preface Welcome to Austria and thank you for your interest in studying at our institution! Information is the cradle of knowledge! This flyer will tell you everything you need to know about studying at the University College of Teacher Education in Lower Austria. It will also tell you about the right people to ask for advice. I am pleased to welcome you to our school not just to expand and enhance your academic studies but also to discover Austria, its culture and its people! Univ.-Prof. DDr. Erwin Rauscher Rector of the University College of Teacher Education

3 The University College of Teacher Education The University College of Teacher Education in Lower Austria is situated in Baden and was founded in In 1976 a new single-site campus was opened. It is only a 12-minute walk away from the train station and 3 minutes from the Baden tram stop (Pfaffstätten-Trabrennplatz). Presently about 1250 students are studying at the university college. The 30-year-old college building and its up-to-date equipment are well suited for teacher education. The spacious buildings house all the necessary lecture halls and seminar rooms as well as the practice school for primary education. The practice school for secondary education is approximately 2.5 km away. It can easily be reached by public transport.

4 Studying at the University College of Teacher Education The University College of Teacher Education in Lower Austria offers students who hold a university entry exam (Matura, A levels, Abitur...) a 6-semester Bachelor of Education degree programme. Courses: Primary Teacher Education Programme Special Needs Teacher Education Programme Secondary Teacher Education Programme We offer teacher training courses for primary, lower secondary and special schools to promote professionalism in the dynamic field of personality, subject competence and pedagogical challenge. All you need to know about your studies:

5 Language requirements A sound knowledge of German or English is a requirement for successful study. Non-German ERASMUS-students are offered a German language course in addition to regular classes. The University College of Teacher Education in Lower Austria has a long tradition of successful co-operation with other Austrian Universities of Education and European universities and colleges. Guest students are fully integrated into classes and seminars. All courses meet the criteria of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and are fully recognised within the European Union. The course descriptions can be found on our website:

6 Support services Library A branch of the State Library for Education is located in the University College of Teacher Education in Lower Austria. Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Thur: 9:00 15:30 Wed and Fri: 9:00 13:00 Tel.: +43/(0)2252/88785 IT and computing Specific facilities such as IT rooms, an English self-access centre, a media room and a photo laboratory are available. Students union The students representatives are elected every year. The students union office is on the ground floor.

7 The academic year The academic year starts with enrolment on the first Monday in October, which has to be completed within four weeks. The academic year ends on September, 30th. Summer holidays: July - September University holidays: Christmas holidays: December 24th January 7th Term holidays : first Monday in February the following Monday Easter holidays : Monday of Holy Week Tuesday after Easter Public holidays: October 26th (National Holiday), November 1st & 2nd (All Saints Day / All Souls Day), November 15th (Patron Saint s Holiday), December 8th (Feast of the Immaculate Conception), May 1st (State Holiday), Ascension Day, Corpus Christi

8 Partner Institutions The University College of Teacher Education in Lower Austria cooperates with partner universities from all over Europe, the USA and Africa. Cooperations include various activities, projects, mobility of students, teaching staff and administrative staff. The number of partner institutions is constantly growing. Europe Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Great Britain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Slovakia, Spain USA Ghana

9 The City of Baden Baden, a spa town with approximately inhabitants, is located 23 km south of Vienna and east of the Vienna Woods. As Baden is situated in Austria s warmest climatic zone, the climate is moderate with plenty of sunshine and favourable temperatures. The town is a recognized health area. As early as Roman times, the sulphur springs were used to cure illnesses. Vineyards around the town and extensive forests to the west characterize Baden s charming location. Today Baden is also a place for socialising and meeting people: various theatres, concerts, the largest casino in Europe, the wine pub tradition (Heurigen) and numerous cultural events offer opportunities to relax.

10 Cultural events Stadttheater Theaterplatz 7 Tel.: +43/(0)2252/ Winter season: October - March Sommerarena Baden Arenastr. 1 Tel.: +43/(0)2252/48547 Summer season: end of June to mid-september Beethoven Cinema Beethovengasse 2a Tel.: +43/(0)2252/48242 Olympia Cinema Baden Braitnerstraße 41 Tel.: +43/(0)2252/87963 Casino Baden See Casino brochure For further information phone +43/(0)2252/ Wiener Festwochen Jazzfest Wiesen Donauinselfest

11 Sports The campus indoor-swimming pool is open to students free of charge at the opening times. Outdoor swimming pool Strandbad Helenenstraße19 Tel.:+43/(0)2252/48670 Skating rink Fabriksgasse 3 Tel.: +43/(0)2252/89177 Horse racing track Trabrennbahn Wienerstr. 84 Tel.: +43/(0)2252/88773 or +43/(0)2252/85600 More information:

12 Important Information Formalities after arrival Immediately after arrival in Baden, students move into their accommodation. Enrolment then takes place at the college. Official registration It is compulsory to register at the Meldeamt Baden (Town Hall), Hauptplatz 1, ground floor, room 1 Tel: +43/(0)2252/ Mon Fri 8:00 13:00 File available at:

13 Catering facilities and Accommodation Restaurant facilities on campus provide everything from a simple coffee and sandwich to a full meal at the cafeteria, which is also a place to meet and socialise. A full meal costs approximately Euro 6.- Students are accommodated in private rooms. Information

14 Emergency Services Fire brigade: 122 Police: 133 Ambulance: 144 Emergency doctor: 141 International Emergency Service: 112 In case of emergency, these numbers can be called free of charge from any public phone box. Local Hospital Wimmergasse 19, 2500 Baden Tel.: +43/(0)2252/205-0 Health insurance cover must be sorted out in the student s home country.

15 Banks near the college Volksbank Mühlgasse 54 Tel.: +43/(0)2252/80524 Hypothekenbank Schwartzstraße 50 Tel.: +43/(0)/2252/ Sparkasse Baden Leesdorfer Hauptstraße 60 Tel.: +43/(0)2252/80350 Post offices and banks Post Office Leesdorf Kanalgasse 9 Tel.: +43/(0)2252/ Post Office Kaiser Franz Josef-Ring 35 Tel.: +43/(0)

16 Transport Trains are available from Vienna Airport (VIE) into Vienna and to Baden. Information: Buses Line R and City-Bus An inner-city line takes you to the west of Baden. Bus stop near the college. Vienna Tram Line Badener Bahn Baden Vienna (Opera) Baden Tram stop: Pfaffstätten-Rennplatz or Baden-Viadukt Train (ÖBB) Train station Baden, Bahnhofplatz Students are entitled to a 50% reduction on trains and buses on approval of their student cards.

17 International Office Contact Pädagogische Hochschule Niederösterreich Mühlgasse 67, 2500 Baden Tel: +43 (0) FAX: +43 (0) Prof. Mag. Dr. Kurt Allabauer Head of Department 3 International Cooperation & Research international.office@ph-noe.ac.at erasmus@ph-noe.ac.at

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