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Universität Wien (UNIVIE)

Universität Wien, Dr. Karl-Lueger-Ring 1, 1010 Wien, Austria, Vienna
4.11 / 5 based on 252 reviews.
Description:
The University of Vienna is the oldest and largest institution of higher education and research in Austria. It is a complex and diverse organisation that manifests all of the advantages, opportunities and difficulties of a large and venerable university. Located in the heart of the Austrian capital, the University of Vienna is an organic part of a great and impressive tradition upon which it continues to build.


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83% of students recommend
252 reviews
Housing
4.2/5
 All experiences (252)
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4.4/5
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Academic
3.9/5
 4 stars (144)
Languages
4.4/5
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Expenses
3.6/5
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Overall
4.5/5
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“If you are looking for the typical college campus lifestyle, this is NOT the university for you. There is not really a campus, but more so buildings throughout the inner city...” Read Review
donnaestacio, United States

Universität Wien review by donnaestacio

Review by donnaestacio, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, United States
Language, Independent
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: with Friend
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: with Friend
Why? cost efficient, easy, never alone...
Personal comments:
none
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal comments:
cafe wild, artis international movie theater, casanova, the lounge club
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ACADEMIC       3.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: German
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
Coming to Vienna, I had no prior knowledge of German. Now I can pretty much manage throughout the day alone- something I am truly happy about given the difficulty of the language!
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Nightlife: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel, Overall: was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
No.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
More student activities...



FINAL COMMENTS

If you are looking for the typical college campus lifestyle, this is NOT the university for you. There is not really a campus, but more so buildings throughout the inner city...
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