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Universität Innsbruck (UIBK)
Leopold Franzens Universität Innsbruck, Innrain 36/IV, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
3.96 / 5 based on 144 reviews.
Description:
The University of Innsbruck is the gateway to education in western Austria and - along with the universities in Vienna and Graz - one of Austria's oldest institutions of higher education. Tradition and progress as well as the missions of education and research are equally important at the University of Innsbruck. The history of the University of Innsbruck dates back to 1562 when the Jesuits established a secondary school in the city, and in October 1669, Emperor Leopold I. sanctioned the foundation of a "higher school" in Innsbruck. This university was changed into a lyceum with four departments in 1782. However, it was regranted university status nine years later. This brief interlude lasted until 1810 when the university was abolished a second time and transformed back into a lyceum. The University's Faculty of Philosophy and Faculty of Law were reestablished after 1826, and the reintroduction of other faculties followed step-by-step. The most recent expansion of the University of Innsbruck was in 1969 when a new Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture was established. The University of Innsbruck has an international reputation. In this century four professors from the University of Innsbruck have received Nobel Prizes: Fritz Pregl for the development of microanalysis for organic substances; Adolf Windaus for his work on sterols and their connection with vitamins, Hans Fischer for his research on the constitution of hemin and chlorophyll; and Victor Hess for the discovery of cosmic radiation. The University of Innsbruck is an international institution that has numerous productive cooperative agreements with European, North American and Asian universities and also is closely associated with its immediate neighbours. The University of Innsbruck sees itself as a regional university that serves the province of Vorarlberg in Austria as well as South Tyrol in Italy and Liechtenstein on the other side of the border.
87% of students recommend
144 reviews
Universität Innsbruck review by Javier
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? You can meet many people.
Personal comments:
I lived at Panorama Student Residence, the place and people were excellent but the director, Herr Egger, was really stupid and loved money very much. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
La Copa was a bar were spanish-speaking people met. It is like any other european town, drinks are more expensive but shorter than in Spain. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
3.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
If you understand Italian better than German you can try to get some courses in Italian, I and some friends did it but the Erasmus director wanted to forbid this possibility for Erasmus students.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
Most people speak english and many teachers also italian so you can always manage. The problem are the lessons, I had to study only by books. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Government assistance An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
Nightlife is more expensive than at home and I travelled a lot. Food at supermarket is same as at home but restaurants are more expensive. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
You need quite a good level in german for your academic life. There are always clouds anf fog in the Alps, in winter.You can get skies for free, better ask before buying. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Only if you speak german and like winter or do not have another possibility more at the south. FINAL COMMENTS
nothing. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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