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BOKU Application Form
for Exchange Students 2014/2015
Joint Study EU-US-Project EU-Australia-Project CEEPUS
Bilateral Agreement ERASMUS LEONARDO/ERASMUS internship .
ERASMUS MUNDUS Other (e.g. Aktion, Technology Grants,...)
Please type on a computer or complete in BLOCK capitals (with a dark pen) so that the form can be easily copied and read:STUDENT’S PERSONAL DATA
Family name:
First name:
Date of birth: .. (DD.MM.YYYY)
Sex: Female Male / Citizenship(s):
Date of school-leaving - Secondary School: .. (DD.MM.YY)
Name of Secondary School (Gymnasium, High School):
The school-leaving certificate is the final diploma you get from your high school (e.g. Matura, A-level, baccalauréat, maturità, bachillerato, Abitur)
Current address: valid until .. (DD.MM.YYYY)
Street:
Postcode: City:
Country:
Tel.: Fax:
E-mail: / Permanent address (if different):
Street:
Postcode: City:
Country:
Tel.: Fax:
E-mail:
Person to contact in case of emergency:
Family name: First name:
Relationship: E-mail:
Tel. (private): Tel. (work):
HOME UNIVERSITY
Name of Home-University: Erasmus-Code of Home-University:
Exchange Coordinator / contact person for academic issues: Exchange Coordinator / contact person for administrative issues:
Name: Name:
Department: Department:
Phone number: Phone number:
E-Mail: E-Mail:
Current Study/Degree programme: Bachelor Master PhD Diploma Programme
Number of higher education study years prior to my departure abroad:
Graduation date of Bachelor diploma (ONLY if you attend a master programme): .. (DD.MM.YY)
Graduation date of Master diploma (ONLY if you attend a PhD programme): .. (DD.MM.YY)
UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED BEFORE YOUR STAY AT BOKU
Name of University / attended from – to (MM.YY) / qualification attained (e.g. BSc)
from . to .
from . to .
Have you already been studying abroad?: YES NO
If yes, when and at which institution?
If you have already been studying in Austria, please indicate your „Matrikelnummer“:
Family name: / First name:
TYPE OF STUDY ACTIVITIES PLANNED AT BOKU
participate in the regular course programme
thesis-, dissertation work, etc. / research project
other, please specify:
If you want to do a research project or work on a thesis/dissertation at BOKU please search for a tutor or a project and tell the Center for International Relations.
INTENDED AREA OF STUDY, tick only ONE! You can attend courses from any department, as long as you fulfil the requirements.
Bachelor Programme:
– Please choose a Bachelor programme, if you do not have a Bachelor diploma before your semester at BOKU starts!
Lebensmittel- und Biotechnologie (H 217)
Landschaftsplanung und - Lanschaftsarchitektur (H 219)
Fortstwirtschaft (H 225)
Holz- und Naturfasertechnologie (H 226)
Umwelt- und Bioressourcenmanagement (H 227)
Kulturtechnik und Wasserwirtschaft (H 231)
Agrarwissenschaften (H 255)
Weinbau, Oenologie und Weinwirtschaft (H 298)
Doctoral programme
786 nat.sc. or (Doctorate in Agricultural Sciences)
784 soc.sc (Doctorate in Social and Economics Sciences)
To be signed by the BOKU Exchange Coordinator if applicable:
The student has provided evidence of a bachelor´s degree or an equivalent amount of ECTS-credits (180 ECTS) and can enrol in a Master programme or has provided evidence of a master´s degree and can enrol in a PhD programme respectively.
The student still has to provide evidence of a bachelor´s degree or an equivalent amount of ECTS-credits (180 ECTS) or evidence of a master´s degree respectively before he starts studying at BOKU.
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(Signature and stamp of BOKU Exchange-Coordinator) / Master Programme ( requires Bachelor’s degree, courses are in German and English)
Lebensmittelwissenschaft und -technologie (H 417)
Biotechnologie (H 418)
Landschaftsplanung- und Landschaftsarchitektur (H 419)
Phytomedizin (H 422)
Wildtierökologie und Wildtiermanagement (H 423)
Forstwissenschaft (H 425)
Holztechnologie und Management (H 426)
Umwelt- und Bioressourcenmanagement (H 427)
Kulturtechnik und Wasserwirtschaft (H 431)
Wasserwirtschaft und Umwelt (H 432)
Landmanag., Infrastruktur und Bautechnik (H 433)
Angewandte Pflanzenwissenschaften (H 455)
Nutztierwissenschaften (H 456)
Agrar- und Ernährungswirtschaft (H 457)
Ökologische Landwirtschaft (H 458)
Agrarbiologie (H 459)
Alpine Naturgefahren /Wildbach- und Lawinenverbauung (H 477)
Stoffliche u. energ. Nutzung nachwachsender Rohstoffe (H 471)
Master programmes entirely taught in English:
Mountain Forestry (H 429)
Mountain Risk Engineering (H 430)
Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering (H 416)
Animal Breeding and Genetics (H 450)
Horticultural Sciences (H 454)
European Forestry (H 452)
Environmental Sciences – Soil, Water and Biodiversity (H 449)
Safety in the Food Chain (H 451)
INTENDED PERIOD OF STUDY AT BOKU
October 1 – July 1
(full academic year) / October 1 – February 3
(winter semester) / February 27 – July 1
(summer semester)
other (please specify):
Principally, exchange students are required to stay for the full semester (or academic year). Exceptions can only be made if communicated and agreed upon in advance.
LANGUAGE ABILITY
Students who have received less than 180 ECTS so far, have to prove German language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of languages. Students who have received more than 180 ECTS so far, have to prove either German OR English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of languages.
Native language: Language of instruction at home institution (if different):
Other languages
German / My level in this language is:
beginner intermediate advanced
/ I have sufficient knowledge to follow lectures: / During my stay I would like to attend classes in:
If you would like to participate in the two-week Intensive German Course – Intermediate or Beginner Level (approximately € 250,- – 5 days a week/4 hours a day) right before the semester starts, please contact:
Please note: The number of places is limited!
Family name: / First name:
STAY IN VIENNA
expected date of arrival: .. (DD.MM.YYYY) / expected date of departure: .. (DD.MM.YYYY)
I am applying for a room in a student residence: YES NO
- Please apply online with ÖAD! http://www.housing.oead.at
I have a private place to stay in Vienna: YES NO
I would like to have a buddy during my stay in Vienna: YES NO
A “buddy” is an Austrian student who will voluntarily help you with practical matters once you have arrived in Vienna.
CERTIFICATION OF NOMINATION
KNOWLEDGE OF GERMAN OR ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Has to be confirmed by the Exchange Coordinator of your Home University - fill in A or B:
A) BESTÄTIGUNG ÜBER NOMINIERUNG UND DEUTSCH- BZW. ENGLISCHKENNTNISSEFrau / Herr ist als Austausch-Student/in nominiert und verfügt aufgrund des Studiums an der (Heimatuniversität) über die notwendigen fachlichen Qualifikationen.
Bitte ankreuzen:
Sie / Er verfügt über jene Deutsch – bzw. Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift, wie es für das Verständnis der einschlägigen Texte und für die Ablegung von Prüfungen erforderlich ist.
Studierende, die bisher weniger als 180 ECTS absolviert haben, müssen Deutschkenntnisse auf Niveau B2 des Gemeinsamen Europäischen Referenzrahmens für Sprachen nachweisen.
Studierende, die mehr als 180 ECTS absolviert haben, müssen Deutsch- ODER Englischkenntnisse auf Niveau B2 des Gemeinsamen Europäischen Referenzrahmens für Sprachen nachweisen.
Eine Kopie eines Sprachzeugnisses ist beizulegen bzw. Sprachkurs + Note ist am Sammelzeugnis ersichtlich!
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Unterschrift (Auslandsbüro der Heimatuniversität – Exchange-Koordinator) / ______
Offizieller Stempel der Heimatinstitution
B) CERTIFICATION OF NOMINATION AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE GERMAN OR ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Ms. / Mr has been nominated as an exchange-student and has the necessary qualifications resulting from studies at (home university)
Please tick relevant box:
She / He has reached the required level of knowledge of the German or English language such as necessary for auditing lectures and taking examinations thereupon.
Students who have received less than 180 ECTS so far, have to prove German language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of languages.
Students who have received more than 180 ECTS so far, have to prove either German OR English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of languages.
Please attach a copy of your language certificate respectively language course + grade is indicated at the transcript of records!
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Signature (International office of Home University – Exchange-Coordinator) / ______
Official stamp of Home University
T
STATEMENTThe Center for International Relations publishes the names, home institutions and e-mail addresses of the exchange students on a list disseminated among all buddies and incoming students. Do you agree to have your name added to the list? YES NO
SIGNATURE OF THE STUDENT
I hereby declare that all information provided on this application form and on the enclosures is correct. I understand that admission to the BOKU as a guest/exchange student is for maximum one year only and does not constitute admission to any regular degree programme.
Date (DD.MM.YYYY) / Name of the student / ______
Signature
LEARNING AGREEMENT
Please type on a computer or complete in BLOCK capitals (with a black pen) so that the form can be easily copied and read:NAME OF STUDENT: HOME UNIVERSITY:
PROGRAMME OF STUDY:
Study period: WINTER SEMESTER (Oct. 1 – Feb. 3) SUMMER Semester (Feb. 27 – July 1) YEAR:
If the Learning Agreement has to be returned, please state name, address and/or fax number: Please write clearly!!
Name:Address:
Country: / Email:
If you are planning to do research à please state your supervisor or contact professor at BOKU:
DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED STUDY PROGRAMME AT BOKU – COURSES YOU ARE PLANNING TO TAKE
(To search for courses please check the Course Catalogue: http://online.boku.ac.at go to “Search” - and to “Courses”)
Course number / Course title / Number of ECTS creditsThis is just a provisional learning agreement. Some courses may not be available and you might have to modify the learning agreement upon arrival.
Date (DD.MM.YYYY) / ______
Student’s signature:
SENDING UNIVERSITY:
I confirm that the proposed programme of study/learning agreement is approved.
Programme responsible:
Date: / ______
Signature and official stamp of home university
BOKU – UNIVERSITY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES VIENNA:
We confirm that the proposed programme of study/learning agreement is approved.
Programme responsible:
Date. / ______
Signature and official stamp of BOKU
ENCLOSURES AND CONTACT ADDRESS AT BOKU
Please return the completed form (pages 1-4 or 1-6) along with
your academic transcript stating the total number of ECTS credit points that you have received (an official list of courses you have attended so far/ original + copy in English or German translation)
a copy of your bachelor’s degree if you want to register for a Master programme
a copy of your diploma or master degree if you want to register for a PhD programme
a copy of a German language certificate at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Languages - CEFR if you have received less than 180 ECTS so far (it is also ok if language certificate is indicated on the transcript of records)
a copy of a German OR English language certificate at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Languages - CEFR) if you have received more than 180 ECTS so far (it is also ok if language certificate is indicated on the transcript of records)
a copy of your ID-card (e.g. passport, page with your picture)
one passport-sized photograph (stick it on the first page of your application)
To:
UNIVERSITÄT FÜR BODENKULTUR WIEN
ZENTRUM FÜR INTERNATIONALE BEZIEHUNGEN
PETER JORDAN-STRASSE 82A
1190 WIEN
AUSTRIA
APPLICATION DEADLINES
In accordance with the BOKU academic year, complete applications must be received by the following deadlines:
30th of June for start in winter semester
30th of November for start in summer semester
After receipt of your application forms (including all enclosures) you will receive
· a confirmation e-mail with some basic information as well as
· a notification of admission (Zulassungsbescheid) from the Dean´s office (Studienabteilung).
You will need this notification of admission in order to enrol at our university along with your valid passport.
In the notification of admission you will find a link to an online pre-registration that you have to do prior to your arrival.
Upon arrival in Vienna, the Center for International Relations will provide you with
· all necessary information you need for enrolment and
· important information for your stay in Vienna.
CONTACT PERSON
In case you have any questions concerning your stay in Vienna please contact our
Svetlana Kim
CEEPUS Coordinator
Tel.: +43 1 47654 2607
Fax: +43 1 47654 2606
Just fully completed applications can be accepted!
Final Checklist for BOKU Application Form
Page 1:
· Name
· Address
· Name of Secondary School/Gymnasium/High School + Leaving date!
· Emergency contact person
· Home University + Contact Persons + e-mail address
· Current Study/Degree programme (Bachelor, Master, PhD, diploma programme )
· Graduation date of Bachelor / Master diploma - only if you attend a master /PhD programme !!!
· Universities attended BEFORE your stay at BOKU (exact name)
Page 2:
· Type of study
· Intended area of study – tick only ONE!
o Students who do not have a bachelor diploma (certificate has to be shown at latest before the start of the semester at BOKU), have to enrol in a bachelor programme.
In case students without bachelor diploma already have received more than 180 ECTS, they are allowed to take up to 30 ECTS of master courses (1 semester) but still have to enrol in a bachelor programme
o Students who hold a bachelor degree (certificate!), should enrol in a master programme.
o Students who hold a diploma degree or master degree, can also enrol in a PhD programme.
· Intended period of study
· Language ability
Students who have received less than 180 ECTS so far, have to prove German language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of languages.
Students who have received more than 180 ECTS so far, have to prove either German OR English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of languages.
Page 3:
· Name
· Certification of Nomination + Knowledge of German or English Language
Fill in A or B
· Signature + stamp of Exchange Coordinator or Professor
· Signature of student
Page 4:
· Name, Programme, Home University, Study Period
· Please check the courses at BOKUonline à the BOKU Course Catalogue: http://online.boku.ac.at
Fill in correctly!