Overall - Reviews of Universität Wien (UNIVIE) | Austria

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“Theater-, Film- und Medienwissenschaft in Vienna”

Merlin M

Germany, Graduate
Performing Arts, 2015

Overall

In my study program "Theater-, Film- und Medienwissenschaft" (Theater-, Film- and Media- Studies) was a huge selection of lectures from artists as well as from theorists. I liked that Vienna is a place with many theaters, a vivid theatre scene and history. But to prevent missunderstandings, it is a theoretical, analytic, study program, it has nothing to do with creating works of art.
In my opinion, to really get into the topic it is necessary to do a lot of self study besides studying, meaning theater, film etc. must be of your interest a lot.

Pros

Huge selection of lectures, theater scene in town

Cons

You can feel lost, if you don't know exactly what you want to do with it in your life.

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Alessandro B

Università degli Studi di Siena, Siena, Italy
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

I would have known german better

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

Very practical, tough to study in German, please attend private intensive language programms when you are there (it costs money...I know)

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Go east!! From Vienna, Bratislava it's an half hour trip, Prague and Budapest 6, Brno is 3 hours.

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Jesús P

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Economics, Graduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

I wish I had known that Law Faculty was beside Economics Faculty, I would have studied more law courses (because I´m studying Law and Economics). Apart from that I was well-informed thanks to the university web and previous contacts with local students.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

4

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

For housing, I would suggest to apply in ÖAD, the student housing service, they will deal with the residence which best fits for you. And talk to the Erasmus Association, they organise travels, parties and other events.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

If you live in Vienna you will be close to surprising cities in East Europe, like Prague (magic place not to be missed), Bratislava, Budapest (one of the most beautiful cities I´ve ever been). Vienna´s town council organises lots of cultural events, concerts, street markets...

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beckster

University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

Be prepared for a reality chech when you come back.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

1

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

4

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

I had a fab time, but it has to be said, the Viennese are not always the friendliest people (at least not to the English)

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

2

Final comments

For flights from the UK, Buzzaway do v good deals. Vienna's a fantastic place, especially in the summer...

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“broad theoretical background”

Ruth F

Austria, Undergraduate
Sociology, 2021

Overall

Studying at the University of Vienna, there is two main points that stood out for me:
First of all, I could choose the classes myself so I was still able to work part-time while getting my degree.
Secondly, I want to point out that the Bachelor's Programme in Sociology has really equipped me with a broad, theoretical background, so that now I can choose for myself what direction I want to go and what sparks my interest.

Pros

you can choose your schedule; a lot of theory

Cons

no specialization

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