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- The VES is not only a learning place but a social place as well: A home for children. Our children learn they are always welcome and are shown continued support in our school community. To develop confidence, children must share experiences such as learning, singing, games, and celebrations in a non-threatening, enriching environment. Children of different cultures, origins, religions, and education are taught the basics of understanding, tolerance, and mutual acceptance. Many of our joint activities and celebrations such as Carnival, Halloween, Thanksgiving, St. Patrick's Day, Christmas Fair, and Sleepover are designed to meet these goals. Another goal was to create a school that trains the children and prepares them for a future filled with new requirements and expectations that we do not know of today. Formation and expansion of education through lifelong learning is a key foundation for the future of our society. The early formation process of our children is the foundation for the later learning processes of adolescents and adults. Our school is especially significant in its education and educational mission. Future living conditions are constantly changing which means that one of the basic tasks at our school is preparing each student for this change. Schools face new educational challenges every day. In addition to the teaching of abstract knowledge and subject-related qualities, the school must strengthen self-reliance and self-confidence. To achieve this goal, we set theatrical pedagogical methods. Interdisciplinary learning in drama is an excellent example as well as music, language, visual arts, media education, rhythm, and dance combined. We believe one of the most important educational measures in our school is an integration of presentations, lectures, theater performances, and concerts. As you will see in our yearbook, we achieve this idea and will also continue to do so in the years to come. With these important goals of teaching, bilingualism plays a central role in our educational program. We receive much positive feedback from our graduates about the great work and dedication of our teachers. Therefore, my special thanks to all of our teachers who continue to present great dedication and patience to the children. At Vienna Elementary School and Vienna European School, we not only focus on our teaching but also the encouragement of independent and creative work to promote pride in one’s self-performance. We are working to create a learning environment where the children can discover their learning styles without fear. Our goal is to encourage and support the children so they can develop their strengths and attributes. View full school
The VES is not only a learning place but a social place as well: A home for children. Our children learn they are always welcome and are shown continued support in our school community. To develop confidence, children must share experiences such as learning, singing, games, and celebrations in a non-threatening, enriching environment. Children of different cultures, origins, religions, and education are taught the basics of understanding, tolerance, and mutual acceptance. Many of our joint activities and celebrations such as Carnival, Halloween, Thanksgiving, St. Patrick's Day, Christmas Fair, and Sleepover are designed to meet these goals. Another goal was to create a school that trains the children and prepares them for a future filled with new requirements and expectations that we do not know of today. Formation and expansion of education through lifelong learning is a key foundation for the future of our society. The early formation process of our children is the foundation for the later learning processes of adolescents and adults. Our school is especially significant in its education and educational mission. Future living conditions are constantly changing which means that one of the basic tasks at our school is preparing each student for this change. Schools face new educational challenges every day. In addition to the teaching of abstract knowledge and subject-related qualities, the school must strengthen self-reliance and self-confidence. To achieve this goal, we set theatrical pedagogical methods. Interdisciplinary learning in drama is an excellent example as well as music, language, visual arts, media education, rhythm, and dance combined. We believe one of the most important educational measures in our school is an integration of presentations, lectures, theater performances, and concerts. As you will see in our yearbook, we achieve this idea and will also continue to do so in the years to come. With these important goals of teaching, bilingualism plays a central role in our educational program. We receive much positive feedback from our graduates about the great work and dedication of our teachers. Therefore, my special thanks to all of our teachers who continue to present great dedication and patience to the children. At Vienna Elementary School and Vienna European School, we not only focus on our teaching but also the encouragement of independent and creative work to promote pride in one’s self-performance. We are working to create a learning environment where the children can discover their learning styles without fear. Our goal is to encourage and support the children so they can develop their strengths and attributes.
At the Danube, an IB world school, we offer a challenging curriculum for all 560 students from early years (3-year-olds) to pre-university levels and the IB Diploma program. Over the past five years, our International Baccalaureate Diploma results average 98%. Even more impressive is our average diploma score over five years, 33.3, and our highest earned score being a perfect 45 points. With students coming to Danube International School Vienna from over 50 countries, we embrace our diversity and celebrate our uniqueness as we strive for excellence. Danube International School Vienna is located in an elegant, spacious and self-contained building, close to the center of Vienna and besides famous Prater Park. This is an ideal location that enables students to learn outside the school walls. Our goal is to engage learners at a very young age to be problem solvers, inquirers, and risk-takers. We do this by providing opportunities for all students to challenge themselves in an environment where learning is student-centered. Each individual is celebrated for their talent, effort, and accomplishments. We have a highly qualified and experienced faculty representing various cultures and nationalities, all well versed in teaching a diverse student body. A culture of experiential and problem-based learning permeates the classroom, as students make meaning from their discoveries. At the Danube, we have a supportive and caring culture that encourages students to work together and inspire those around them. We feel it is our responsibility to nurture and guide each individual in a healthy and loving community to strive for personal best. The school's warm and friendly family atmosphere is grounded in respect, trust, compassion, and the ideal of service. We hope to raise children to be adults that exhibit empathy and, in so doing, make a difference for others. In addition to high academic standards, international education focuses on four core components: emotional intelligence, cultural understanding, communication, and collaboration. We aim to develop students to be independent learners and leaders in the global community. We provide a wide range of activities and experiences that will prepare our children for the future and make their school and personal life more enjoyable and rewarding. Focusing on the principles of 'Engagement, Excellence, Excitement, Ethics, and Empathy,' DISV is passionate about fulfilling its demanding vision to be a world leader in international education. We aim to nurture happy, well-rounded students with healthy self-esteem. We continually set high expectations, recognize individuality, offer genuine leadership opportunities, celebrate successes, and develop a reflective culture that enables students to learn from their experiences. We invite you to explore our website and visit our school to experience the difference a DISV education can make in your child's life. Be a world leader in international education. Provide a high-quality international education for children of all nationalities from Early Years to Grade 12 with English as the language of instruction. Prepare students to become global citizens through a commitment to the development of the whole child, both as individuals and as members of the community. We place students' well-being, happiness, and engagement at the core of our learning environment. We act with integrity, honesty, empathy, transparency, and respect. We take responsibility for our words and actions. We focus on improvement and aspire to positively impact ourselves, our school, and the world around us.
ICSV welcomes families from all over the world and from many different faith backgrounds. Today, children from over 60 countries learn and play together, allowing them to grow in their global understanding and commitment to the nations. Our students graduate from ICSV with the skills and habits of mind that have prepared them for higher education or the workforce. We are a Christian school, so we integrate biblical principles into all that we teach and do. We emphasize the importance of a robust moral code, and we strive for excellence in all that we do for God's glory. Also, we teach our children the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Our students grow spiritually as they continue to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe that every child is created in the image of the Almighty God. For this reason, We can promise that if you choose to send your children to ICSV, we will love and value them. We will treat them with respect and dignity, and we will celebrate them as unique individuals. As a school, we would count it a privilege to partner with you and your family in your children's education. Thank you for considering ICSV. ICSV provides high-quality, individualized education, equipping students with Christian character to impact the world's nations. An international school of choice where every student is valued and empowered with truth and knowledge for life. A United States-based curriculum, with upper-classmen, can enroll in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. We are accredited by both the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Austrian school authorities also grant ICSV Öffentlichkeitsrecht. Our students study in small classes led by caring and professional teachers. In this environment, students receive greater individual attention, create close friendships with their peers, and experience real community. ICSV staff members are role models of Christian character to our students. The academic program and learning environment reflects this in many ways. As teachers guide students through rich learning experiences, they also impart their worldview to the students, resulting in students developing a strong moral character.
At AMADEUS International School Vienna, we provide an innovative and positive learning environment for students in all grades. As a fully authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School, we follow the IB’s rigorous, internationally recognized programs for students aged three to 18. Our inquiry-based learning approach engages students, addresses real-life challenges, and cultivates critical-thinking, problem-solving, and presentation skills. Our Commitment to the Arts encompasses a holistic approach to education by combining academic excellence and passion for music and the arts. We maintain a truly international campus with over 40 nationalities, where multiple languages can be heard every day. Small class sizes allow for personalized attention. We provide English language support to enable all students to excel. As the language of our host country, German lessons are a requirement up to Grade 10 and offered at both the native and foreign language levels. Where requested and available, we also support the development of our students’ native languages through our mother-tongue program. In addition to various technology tools, we provide our Primary students with iPads and our Secondary students with MacBooks to complement coursework. The International Baccalaureate Organisation authorizes AMADEUS International School Vienna as an IB World School. The IB is renowned for its high academic standards, commitment to international-mindedness, and focus on developing skills that will prepare students for success in future educational endeavors and life in a global context. The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. The AMADEUS Primary School welcomes children ages 6 – 11 in a vibrant and inclusive learning community where international students feel connected and welcome. Our inquiry-based approach builds a strong foundation for life-long learning. The AMADEUS Secondary School engages students ages 11-18 in a vibrant and inclusive learning community where international students feel connected and welcome. Our excellent, inquiry-based academic programs create opportunities for learning, personal growth, and reflection in three International Baccalaureate academic sections: A unique focus on creativity and innovation. It is provided through an integrated Music and the Arts Programme. A co-curricular program is offering project-based learning and real-world experience. An intense Physical, Social, and Health Education program is focusing on student well being taught throughout the curriculum, including a robust physical education program, outdoor activities, nutritious homemade food, a positive school climate, and an emphasis on social development and mental health. Superior boarding facilities provide students with the opportunity to live and learn in a multicultural environment in a top-ranking city renowned for its cultural and historical significance—a vibrant school activities (ASA) program. A personal laptop program is empowering students to create, research, and communicate. Individual university and career counseling. They extended learning opportunities through extra-curricular activities, including field and study trips, excursions, project weeks, and concerts. An optional Mother Tongue Language Programme encourages and supports students and their families to maintain and improve their native language(s). Co-Curricular classes at AMADEUS are designed to give our students real-life learning opportunities. With specially designed Curricula, students can engage with professional fields of study alongside the International Baccalaureate Programme. Co-curricular at AMADEUS means students are a part of a dynamic learning program that integrates the arts and emphasizes process, play, and a real-world product. It is a place where students and teachers are both learners and creators. They build skills and involve themselves in new experiences. Co-Curricular at AMADEUS allows for the expression of intellect, imagination, and emotion. It brings with it an understanding of continuity and change, demonstrating a unified approach to STEAM education centered on the ARTS. We want to model through proper planning, how students can develop their capacity to manage their learning, work together with others outside their year level, and engage in activities that reflect the real-world practice of performers, composers, authors, artists, and scientists.- At AMADEUS International School Vienna, we provide an innovative and positive learning environment for students in all grades. As a fully authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School, we follow the IB’s rigorous, internationally recognized programs for students aged three to 18. Our inquiry-based learning approach engages students, addresses real-life challenges, and cultivates critical-thinking, problem-solving, and presentation skills. Our Commitment to the Arts encompasses a holistic approach to education by combining academic excellence and passion for music and the arts. We maintain a truly international campus with over 40 nationalities, where multiple languages can be heard every day. Small class sizes allow for personalized attention. We provide English language support to enable all students to excel. As the language of our host country, German lessons are a requirement up to Grade 10 and offered at both the native and foreign language levels. Where requested and available, we also support the development of our students’ native languages through our mother-tongue program. In addition to various technology tools, we provide our Primary students with iPads and our Secondary students with MacBooks to complement coursework. The International Baccalaureate Organisation authorizes AMADEUS International School Vienna as an IB World School. The IB is renowned for its high academic standards, commitment to international-mindedness, and focus on developing skills that will prepare students for success in future educational endeavors and life in a global context. The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. The AMADEUS Primary School welcomes children ages 6 – 11 in a vibrant and inclusive learning community where international students feel connected and welcome. Our inquiry-based approach builds a strong foundation for life-long learning. The AMADEUS Secondary School engages students ages 11-18 in a vibrant and inclusive learning community where international students feel connected and welcome. Our excellent, inquiry-based academic programs create opportunities for learning, personal growth, and reflection in three International Baccalaureate academic sections: A unique focus on creativity and innovation. It is provided through an integrated Music and the Arts Programme. A co-curricular program is offering project-based learning and real-world experience. An intense Physical, Social, and Health Education program is focusing on student well being taught throughout the curriculum, including a robust physical education program, outdoor activities, nutritious homemade food, a positive school climate, and an emphasis on social development and mental health. Superior boarding facilities provide students with the opportunity to live and learn in a multicultural environment in a top-ranking city renowned for its cultural and historical significance—a vibrant school activities (ASA) program. A personal laptop program is empowering students to create, research, and communicate. Individual university and career counseling. They extended learning opportunities through extra-curricular activities, including field and study trips, excursions, project weeks, and concerts. An optional Mother Tongue Language Programme encourages and supports students and their families to maintain and improve their native language(s). Co-Curricular classes at AMADEUS are designed to give our students real-life learning opportunities. With specially designed Curricula, students can engage with professional fields of study alongside the International Baccalaureate Programme. Co-curricular at AMADEUS means students are a part of a dynamic learning program that integrates the arts and emphasizes process, play, and a real-world product. It is a place where students and teachers are both learners and creators. They build skills and involve themselves in new experiences. Co-Curricular at AMADEUS allows for the expression of intellect, imagination, and emotion. It brings with it an understanding of continuity and change, demonstrating a unified approach to STEAM education centered on the ARTS. We want to model through proper planning, how students can develop their capacity to manage their learning, work together with others outside their year level, and engage in activities that reflect the real-world practice of performers, composers, authors, artists, and scientists. View full school
- ICSV welcomes families from all over the world and from many different faith backgrounds. Today, children from over 60 countries learn and play together, allowing them to grow in their global understanding and commitment to the nations. Our students graduate from ICSV with the skills and habits of mind that have prepared them for higher education or the workforce. We are a Christian school, so we integrate biblical principles into all that we teach and do. We emphasize the importance of a robust moral code, and we strive for excellence in all that we do for God's glory. Also, we teach our children the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Our students grow spiritually as they continue to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe that every child is created in the image of the Almighty God. For this reason, We can promise that if you choose to send your children to ICSV, we will love and value them. We will treat them with respect and dignity, and we will celebrate them as unique individuals. As a school, we would count it a privilege to partner with you and your family in your children's education. Thank you for considering ICSV. ICSV provides high-quality, individualized education, equipping students with Christian character to impact the world's nations. An international school of choice where every student is valued and empowered with truth and knowledge for life. A United States-based curriculum, with upper-classmen, can enroll in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. We are accredited by both the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Austrian school authorities also grant ICSV Öffentlichkeitsrecht. Our students study in small classes led by caring and professional teachers. In this environment, students receive greater individual attention, create close friendships with their peers, and experience real community. ICSV staff members are role models of Christian character to our students. The academic program and learning environment reflects this in many ways. As teachers guide students through rich learning experiences, they also impart their worldview to the students, resulting in students developing a strong moral character. View full school
- At the Danube, an IB world school, we offer a challenging curriculum for all 560 students from early years (3-year-olds) to pre-university levels and the IB Diploma program. Over the past five years, our International Baccalaureate Diploma results average 98%. Even more impressive is our average diploma score over five years, 33.3, and our highest earned score being a perfect 45 points. With students coming to Danube International School Vienna from over 50 countries, we embrace our diversity and celebrate our uniqueness as we strive for excellence. Danube International School Vienna is located in an elegant, spacious and self-contained building, close to the center of Vienna and besides famous Prater Park. This is an ideal location that enables students to learn outside the school walls. Our goal is to engage learners at a very young age to be problem solvers, inquirers, and risk-takers. We do this by providing opportunities for all students to challenge themselves in an environment where learning is student-centered. Each individual is celebrated for their talent, effort, and accomplishments. We have a highly qualified and experienced faculty representing various cultures and nationalities, all well versed in teaching a diverse student body. A culture of experiential and problem-based learning permeates the classroom, as students make meaning from their discoveries. At the Danube, we have a supportive and caring culture that encourages students to work together and inspire those around them. We feel it is our responsibility to nurture and guide each individual in a healthy and loving community to strive for personal best. The school's warm and friendly family atmosphere is grounded in respect, trust, compassion, and the ideal of service. We hope to raise children to be adults that exhibit empathy and, in so doing, make a difference for others. In addition to high academic standards, international education focuses on four core components: emotional intelligence, cultural understanding, communication, and collaboration. We aim to develop students to be independent learners and leaders in the global community. We provide a wide range of activities and experiences that will prepare our children for the future and make their school and personal life more enjoyable and rewarding. Focusing on the principles of 'Engagement, Excellence, Excitement, Ethics, and Empathy,' DISV is passionate about fulfilling its demanding vision to be a world leader in international education. We aim to nurture happy, well-rounded students with healthy self-esteem. We continually set high expectations, recognize individuality, offer genuine leadership opportunities, celebrate successes, and develop a reflective culture that enables students to learn from their experiences. We invite you to explore our website and visit our school to experience the difference a DISV education can make in your child's life. Be a world leader in international education. Provide a high-quality international education for children of all nationalities from Early Years to Grade 12 with English as the language of instruction. Prepare students to become global citizens through a commitment to the development of the whole child, both as individuals and as members of the community. We place students' well-being, happiness, and engagement at the core of our learning environment. We act with integrity, honesty, empathy, transparency, and respect. We take responsibility for our words and actions. We focus on improvement and aspire to positively impact ourselves, our school, and the world around us. View full school
- MODUL University Vienna is widely considered as Austria's leading international private university. It is owned by the Vienna Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the largest private education provider in Austria. The university campus is located on Kahlenberg, a scenic hill with a spectacular view of Austria's capital. The MODUL brand stands for more than 100 years of excellence in education. Founded in 1908, MODUL College is the vocational training school with the longest tradition in tourism and hospitality education worldwide. Since 2007, MODUL University Vienna has been offering cutting-edge education (BBA, BSc, MSc, MBA, and Ph.D. study programs) in international management, new media technology, and public governance, sustainable development, and tourism and hospitality management. In Fall 2016, MODUL University Dubai opened its campus as the first and only Austrian university in the Middle East. Situated in the heart of Dubai, the campus offers Bachelor programs in International Management and Tourism and Hospitality Management, a Master of Science program in Sustainable Development, Management, and Policy, as well as MBA programs with significant options in Tourism and Hotel Development or New Media and Information Management. We at MODUL University Vienna, welcome students from all backgrounds and nationalities. With 70% of our student body from abroad, our students and staff know how to help you settle into your new life in Vienna. Here at MU, you will find supportive colleagues, inspiring teachers, and friends for life. Start a new adventure and a prosperous professional career today! MODUL University Vienna (MU) is an internationally-oriented organization for research and education on tourism, sustainable development, new media technology, and public governance. It was established by the Vienna Economic Chamber of Commerce and approved by the Austrian Accreditation Council in 2007. MU combines a strong academic foundation with a commitment to sustainability and innovation as the key drivers of long-term success. It aims to foster independent and original research and bring innovation to the research community and the general public. MU builds upon an international network of partner universities, commercial enterprises, and public institutions. Its faculty comprises renowned Austrian and international scholars who have a strong commitment to developing this young organization into a leading research platform in its fields. In pursuit of its mission, the university will respond creatively to local, national, and global change. It will initiate and support internationalization, lifelong learning, equity, and social justice. MODUL University Vienna applies rigorous standards of scholarship and promotes the principles of freedom of scientific thought and teaching as well as equal opportunity. Following the tradition of the MODUL training center for vocational education, the university commits to continuous quality improvement and the extension of its educational programs. First-class education in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Sustainable Development, Public Governance, International Management, and New Media Technology empowers graduates to occupy executive positions worldwide. Sustainability and environmental protection are critical principles of MODUL University Vienna. It acknowledges and embraces the urgent need for development strategies that meet the needs of the present without compromising the welfare of future generations. Sustainability represents an integral part of the curriculum and research agenda and is also reflected in the daily workflow. The university operates in a manner that minimizes environmental risks and adverse effects on the environment. This includes meeting or exceeding environmental legislation and standards, using energy efficiently, conserving water, preventing pollution, minimizing waste, and using recycled materials whenever possible. MU carefully selects its suppliers and contractors, ensuring that they show a similar commitment to social and environmental principles. Ongoing communication and training build awareness of these principles among students, faculty, contractors, and partners. MODUL University Vienna is Europe's leading research platform for the tourism industry and public sector institutions and is the first contact partner when seeking scientifically-based solutions in these fields. It represents a brain pool for the structural development of municipalities, regions, and federal states and possesses an international network of partner universities, commercial enterprises, and public institutions. Furthermore, an international university is an attractive partner for international research projects. MODUL University Vienna is an international private university in Austria owned by the Vienna Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the largest provider of private education in Austria. The university campus is located on Kahlenberg, a scenic hill with a spectacular view of the capital of Austria. The MODUL brand stands for more than 100 years of excellence in education. Founded in 1908, Tourism College MODUL is the vocational training school with the longest tradition in tourism and hospitality education worldwide. Since 2007, MODUL University Vienna has been offering cutting-edge education (BBA, BSc, MSc, MBA, and Ph.D. study programs) in the areas of international management, new media technology, public governance, sustainable development, hotel management, and tourism and hospitality management. The research and educational programs at MODUL University Vienna focus on future-oriented strategies that satisfy the needs and ensure the welfare of current and future generations. The university provides answers to economic, environmental, and social questions in conjunction with the demand for sustainable economic development and corresponding strategies. Graduates of MODUL University Vienna value people's ideas and creativity and are prepared to: Challenge what we take for granted and embrace change (Knowledge, Creativity, Innovation) Support the principles of equality and justice (Personal Integrity) Value diversity and humanity (Mutual Respect) Serve as ambassadors of sustainable and responsible living (Responsibility and Stewardship) These fundamental values lay the basis and direction for the education offered by MODUL University Vienna. As a result, the university is renowned for its study programs, the high level of student satisfaction, the methodological competence of its faculty and graduates, and a rigorous commitment to innovation and sustainability as key drivers of success in a dynamic and knowledge-based society. View full university
- The Medical University of Vienna (briefly: MedUni Vienna) is one of the most traditional medical training and research facilities in Europe. It is today the most significant medical training institute in the German-speaking area. With its 26 university hospitals, three clinical institutes, 12 academic medical centers, and numerous highly specialized laboratories, it is included among the most relevant cutting-edge research institutes of Europe in the area of biomedicine. Its laboratory building with highly specialized "Core Facilities" was inaugurated in June 2010 with the "Anna Spiegel Research Building." Founded in 1365 as a Medical Faculty of the University of Vienna, the MedUni Vienna is now one of the world's largest and most renowned medical universities. As one of the most innovative medical universities in Europe, MedUni Vienna consistently strives to attract the brightest minds to further medical research, impart forward-thinking knowledge, and ensure the best possible and most advanced care for patients. The university management of MedUni Vienna consists of Rectorate, Senate and University Council. The Rectorate manages the business concerns of the Medical University of Vienna. It consists of a Rector and four Vice-Rectors for the Research and Innovation, Finance, Clinical Affairs, and Education Divisions. The Senate comprises 13 representatives from among the University's professors, six representatives of university teaching and research staff, one representative of the general university staff, and six student representatives, either elected or appointed. The Medical University's collections on the history of medicine are unique in Europe. They represent the 650 years of this institution and its cultural heritage. The overall cultural heritage of the Medical University of Vienna is among the largest collections in the world. It consists of many different areas - e.g., architecture, teaching materials, instruments, manuscripts, literature, archival material, and images. The early Classicist Josephinum, built-in 1785 under Joseph II on Waehringer Strasse, is the architectural highlight of the collections of MedUni Vienna. It has a special significance as the gateway to the history of medicine: Not just due to the historical, architectural, and cultural value of the building and its original collections but also as an institution that administers, processes, and conveys the entire historical holdings of MedUni Vienna. The rich cultural heritage of MedUni Vienna stands out because the holdings have evolved over many centuries, and they are presented to the public through exhibitions. The building, designed by Isidor Carnevale today, houses the Museum for Anatomical Wax Models. With the collections of La Specola in Florence, it is among the largest of its kind in Europe. The collections of the Josephinum are open to the public. The Medical University of Vienna is a long-established international cutting-edge university for medicine and a research hub and an innovation driver for medical sciences – in the triad of the triple track of research, education, and patient care. At one of the largest and most innovative academic medical institutions in Europa, the brightest minds are at work to promote scientific research, impart forward-looking knowledge, and to ensure the best possible care for patients. For this, the University uses and actively promotes cooperation. The researchers from all over the world working at MedUni Vienna are also attracted by the diversity that is lived and promoted here. Additional vital benefits are measures to promote skilled researchers as well as performance-oriented career models for physicians. The goal of MedUni Vienna is to continue the successful path in the General Hospital, as confirmed by excellent ratings. In addition to joint operational management, the centerpiece is the planning of three supplementary research centers at MedUni Campus General Hospital, one Center for Precision Medicine, one Center for Translational Medicine, and one Technology Transfer Center. View full university
- The Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK) is a city-based art university that creates cultural values for the future through its tireless research in music, dance, and drama. Today's MUK dates back to the efforts begun during the 1920s by private stakeholders and the City of Vienna's public administration to provide access to the highest standards of education in the arts and music to a wide range of people. Since the university's accreditation in 2005 (still known back then as the Konservatorium Wien Privatuniversität), the City of Vienna – as the sole owner of the GmbH institution – has made it possible for 850 students from all over the world to access artistic education that is contemporary, highly demanding on an international level, yet financially viable and following the principles of the Bologna Declaration of the European Union. Together with 280 lecturers, including many who enjoy the highest artistic or academic reputation outside their teaching positions, the young artists are part of a university community of competence and innovative strength, always driven forwards through the individual promotion of teaching and intensive research. The small but efficient management team provides administrative support incorporating the latest technological developments. It is also actively involved in the development of educational formats – comprising 400 public events a year, among other things. The close consultation between the university leadership and the lecturers, students and administrative staff, has seen a new structure be developed for the young university. This will, in particular, reposition the Master's degrees in terms of future artistic and academic requirements. Contemporary artistic work forms the thematic reference point, completing the circle of the past's founding ideals. The Music and Art Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK for short) brings together musicians and performing artists from all over the world. It offers them the possibility of artistic development in an open and innovative atmosphere. Regular cooperation with domestic and foreign partners is part of our self-image. Based on the rich Viennese art tradition, students, teachers, and administrators jointly develop music and the performing arts. They carry their products and skills all over the world, aware of the strength and responsibility of cultural workers in a world increasingly threatened by material constraints. The MUK is an autonomous university for music and performing arts, an indispensable part of the educational and cultural offer of the city of Vienna and is long-term positioned and recognized. The central task is the development and development of the arts in the linking of research and teaching, whereby a comprehensive education of the individual personality of the students based on extraordinary gift potential is of central importance. Teachers and students work together in the artistic individual and group lessons, in teams and ensembles, using co-creation, co-responsibility, and co-determination by the students. Access to MUK is highly selective for both students and teachers in terms of artistic ability, professional aptitude, and personal commitment. The Music and Art Private University of the City of Vienna offers a variety of study programs. On the one hand, it opens up traditional art forms and, through interdisciplinary connections, explores contemporary as well as trend-setting expansions of the standard concept of art education, while claiming international competitiveness in all represented art forms. Students expect that they will be supported at the MUK according to their particular facilities and personal visions to build professional identities based on the acquired skills in the study. The university teaching is not limited to training for established job profiles but strives further to develop students and teachers in their artistic work. The vital connection of research and teaching to practice is ensured by numerous events that MUK conducts independently and in cooperation with prominent cultural institutions and the national and international artistic activities of teachers and students. In the conscious perception of the university and non-university environment, cooperations have a high priority. The Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK) dispenses with the establishment of hierarchical academic levels. It develops the relationship between students, teachers, and the administration in mutual esteem and acceptance. View full university
- In 1999, the Private University Act passed the Austrian Parliament, making it possible to found a university in Austria. As defined by this law, the wording must include “private” university, thus differentiating private universities from state institutions. An extensive and strict accreditation procedure is in place and must be repeated every few years to meet the required quality standards. The Austrian authorities exclusively use foreign assessments for this procedure. In 2003, Univ. Prof. Dr. Alfred Pritz, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Jutta Fiegl, Mr. Heinz Laubreuter, and Dr. Elisabeth Vykoukal founded the Sigmund Freud University (SFU). They aimed at transforming psychotherapy into psychotherapy science, based on an academic foundation. They were inspired by Sigmund Freud’s “The Question of Lay Analysis” from 1926, which anticipated psychoanalysis as a separate discipline. In 2005, the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs were accredited (the Ph.D. program was accredited later on), pioneering such academic programs worldwide. Until then, training in psychotherapy required a professional background in the psycho-social field, plus further pieces of training. The SFU was the first to introduce a university education where practical and academic aspects work hand in hand and uniquely complement each other. Besides, psychotherapeutic and psychological outpatient clinics were founded, which today form a pillar in providing mental health services to people living in Vienna. The SFU also offers its degree courses in psychotherapy in English, currently to students from 56 countries. Treatment in outpatient clinics is offered in different languages, and refugees are treated free of charge. In 2007, the Faculty of Psychology was founded. The approach to psychology taught at the SFU is explicitly embedded within the cultural and social sciences. In this respect, the SFU offers an alternative to so far conventional approaches of psychology as belonging to the natural sciences. The SFU truly is a European university. The first branch abroad was established in 2006 in Paris, followed by Ljubljana, Berlin, Milan, and Linz (Austria). All branches offer courses in psychotherapy and psychology in the local language and line with the local culture but based on a standard teaching approach. In 2009, the SFU started to expand the range of offered degree programs. In 2015, a course of studies in medicine was accredited, followed by law in 2016. They are the SFU newcomers but are among the oldest fields in the tradition of the sciences. Innovative and student-centered teaching, finding and filling promising research niches and being the intellectual home for students keen on learning and wanting to grow, makes the SFU a unique place to study. Faculties are organizational units focusing on research and teaching. Departments, institutes, and centers are subdivisions of the faculties, which, in addition to research and teaching, perform specialized tasks for the university, or primarily serve teaching or research purposes. Sigmund Freud University (SFU) is a unique institution that pioneered Psychotherapy Science as an academic program. The SFU was the first to introduce a university education in psychotherapy where academic and practical aspects work hand in hand and complement each other. We seek to set new standards for research and teaching by emphasizing research activities, practical training, and academic exchange. Innovative and student-centered teaching, finding and filling promising research niches and being the intellectual home for students keen on learning and wanting to grow, makes the SFU a unique place to study. Our international academic staff will guide you in the lectures and our outpatient clinics. Our mission is to offer degree programs where the concept of participatory medicine, which considers the multidimensionality of human beings and the complexity of health needs, is realized through excellent, research-oriented teaching, resulting in medical education with quality and soul. View full university
- The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna has been a leading European training center for artists for more than 300 years. It houses two of the most significant Austrian art collections, i.e., the "Gemäldegalerie" (Paintings Gallery) and the "Kupferstichkabinett" (The Graphic Collection). We offer students a variety of courses, including painting and sculpture, photography and video, performance, and conceptual art, including architecture, scenography, and conservation/restoration. The Institutes of Art Theory and Cultural Studies and of Natural Sciences and Technology in the Arts ensure a high theoretical standard in all the departments by offering seminars and carrying out a great variety of projects. This is closely linked to the training of art teachers, which we consider central in conveying and communicating art to others. The course structure, based on diploma studies and bachelor/master programs, is augmented through various doctoral studies, including an internationally renowned PhD-in-Practice program and the master program Critical Studies. This wide range of courses offered by the Academy enables students to pursue their own individual goals and to obtain a variety of qualifications. As a university, the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is primarily dedicated to teaching processes based on research and art alike, i.e., on scientific and artistic research, the findings of which are integrated into the curricula in different ways and communicated to a broader public through exhibitions, symposia, lectures, and a publication series. Conveying a sophisticated understanding of art to a knowledge-based society is one of the main tasks of the Academy, apart from teaching students. The strength of the Academy lies in its teaching staff of successful, internationally recognized artists and its students from over 50 different countries, thus endorsing Vienna's central role as a mediator between East and West. The Academy also cooperates with universities and other institutions of art and culture worldwide. The Academy encourages its students to gather international experience in their studies and supports them in their endeavors. The Academy of Fine Arts is the only Austrian university where women hold at least 50% of all positions in all staff categories and on all management levels. Such consistent enforcement of the federal Equal Opportunities Act by the relevant university bodies proves that gender fairness can also be achieved on the tertiary education level. The Academy's teaching and research work rest on a differentiated concept of art that relates to the aesthetic appearance of a work of art and the characteristic forms of thought underlying artistic practice. First and foremost, we understand art as a mode of thinking and acting, which becomes manifest in a wide range of media. Art, as a specific form of insight, can be expressed by representatives of many professions seemingly unrelated to art. Consequently, the Academy provides a broad spectrum of offers for lecturers, students, and the interested in its collections such as the said Paintings Gallery and The Graphic Collection. Students at the Academy of Fine Arts are prepared for innovative work in an ever-widening field of social practice. We insist on the highest standards in teaching and research, but encourage our students to experiment simultaneously. With a teacher-student ratio of 1:6, the Academy offers highly individualized care and support to students. This puts it on a par with any outstanding art school worldwide, which is also reflected in its teaching regime. To safeguard these qualities, students undergo a complete selection procedure prior to admission, while students and peers regularly assess our lecturers. The Academy's artistic output, on the other hand, is judged by international experts at regular intervals. Five buildings, covering a total area of 33,500 square meters, provide sufficient space for teaching and research. All the sections are equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, workshops, and studios. In particular, the video and sound studios are among the best of their kind in Austria. Besides, students and graduates have the opportunity to present and display their work in numerous exhibition rooms. All those working at or for the Academy, be it in teaching and research or administration, do so in an atmosphere of mutual respect and harmony. We are convinced that we can only achieve our common goals in a joint effort, through cooperation. Aware that effective management rests on trust and a positive attitude, we strive to foster our employees' strengths. To further improve our work's effectiveness and efficiency, we have been investing in all our employees' personal development and further training, and we regularly report on such staff development measures. View full university
MODUL University Vienna is widely considered as Austria's leading international private university. It is owned by the Vienna Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the largest private education provider in Austria. The university campus is located on Kahlenberg, a scenic hill with a spectacular view of Austria's capital. The MODUL brand stands for more than 100 years of excellence in education. Founded in 1908, MODUL College is the vocational training school with the longest tradition in tourism and hospitality education worldwide. Since 2007, MODUL University Vienna has been offering cutting-edge education (BBA, BSc, MSc, MBA, and Ph.D. study programs) in international management, new media technology, and public governance, sustainable development, and tourism and hospitality management. In Fall 2016, MODUL University Dubai opened its campus as the first and only Austrian university in the Middle East. Situated in the heart of Dubai, the campus offers Bachelor programs in International Management and Tourism and Hospitality Management, a Master of Science program in Sustainable Development, Management, and Policy, as well as MBA programs with significant options in Tourism and Hotel Development or New Media and Information Management. We at MODUL University Vienna, welcome students from all backgrounds and nationalities. With 70% of our student body from abroad, our students and staff know how to help you settle into your new life in Vienna. Here at MU, you will find supportive colleagues, inspiring teachers, and friends for life. Start a new adventure and a prosperous professional career today! MODUL University Vienna (MU) is an internationally-oriented organization for research and education on tourism, sustainable development, new media technology, and public governance. It was established by the Vienna Economic Chamber of Commerce and approved by the Austrian Accreditation Council in 2007. MU combines a strong academic foundation with a commitment to sustainability and innovation as the key drivers of long-term success. It aims to foster independent and original research and bring innovation to the research community and the general public. MU builds upon an international network of partner universities, commercial enterprises, and public institutions. Its faculty comprises renowned Austrian and international scholars who have a strong commitment to developing this young organization into a leading research platform in its fields. In pursuit of its mission, the university will respond creatively to local, national, and global change. It will initiate and support internationalization, lifelong learning, equity, and social justice. MODUL University Vienna applies rigorous standards of scholarship and promotes the principles of freedom of scientific thought and teaching as well as equal opportunity. Following the tradition of the MODUL training center for vocational education, the university commits to continuous quality improvement and the extension of its educational programs. First-class education in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Sustainable Development, Public Governance, International Management, and New Media Technology empowers graduates to occupy executive positions worldwide. Sustainability and environmental protection are critical principles of MODUL University Vienna. It acknowledges and embraces the urgent need for development strategies that meet the needs of the present without compromising the welfare of future generations. Sustainability represents an integral part of the curriculum and research agenda and is also reflected in the daily workflow. The university operates in a manner that minimizes environmental risks and adverse effects on the environment. This includes meeting or exceeding environmental legislation and standards, using energy efficiently, conserving water, preventing pollution, minimizing waste, and using recycled materials whenever possible. MU carefully selects its suppliers and contractors, ensuring that they show a similar commitment to social and environmental principles. Ongoing communication and training build awareness of these principles among students, faculty, contractors, and partners. MODUL University Vienna is Europe's leading research platform for the tourism industry and public sector institutions and is the first contact partner when seeking scientifically-based solutions in these fields. It represents a brain pool for the structural development of municipalities, regions, and federal states and possesses an international network of partner universities, commercial enterprises, and public institutions. Furthermore, an international university is an attractive partner for international research projects. MODUL University Vienna is an international private university in Austria owned by the Vienna Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the largest provider of private education in Austria. The university campus is located on Kahlenberg, a scenic hill with a spectacular view of the capital of Austria. The MODUL brand stands for more than 100 years of excellence in education. Founded in 1908, Tourism College MODUL is the vocational training school with the longest tradition in tourism and hospitality education worldwide. Since 2007, MODUL University Vienna has been offering cutting-edge education (BBA, BSc, MSc, MBA, and Ph.D. study programs) in the areas of international management, new media technology, public governance, sustainable development, hotel management, and tourism and hospitality management. The research and educational programs at MODUL University Vienna focus on future-oriented strategies that satisfy the needs and ensure the welfare of current and future generations. The university provides answers to economic, environmental, and social questions in conjunction with the demand for sustainable economic development and corresponding strategies. Graduates of MODUL University Vienna value people's ideas and creativity and are prepared to: Challenge what we take for granted and embrace change (Knowledge, Creativity, Innovation) Support the principles of equality and justice (Personal Integrity) Value diversity and humanity (Mutual Respect) Serve as ambassadors of sustainable and responsible living (Responsibility and Stewardship) These fundamental values lay the basis and direction for the education offered by MODUL University Vienna. As a result, the university is renowned for its study programs, the high level of student satisfaction, the methodological competence of its faculty and graduates, and a rigorous commitment to innovation and sustainability as key drivers of success in a dynamic and knowledge-based society.
In 1999, the Private University Act passed the Austrian Parliament, making it possible to found a university in Austria. As defined by this law, the wording must include “private” university, thus differentiating private universities from state institutions. An extensive and strict accreditation procedure is in place and must be repeated every few years to meet the required quality standards. The Austrian authorities exclusively use foreign assessments for this procedure. In 2003, Univ. Prof. Dr. Alfred Pritz, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Jutta Fiegl, Mr. Heinz Laubreuter, and Dr. Elisabeth Vykoukal founded the Sigmund Freud University (SFU). They aimed at transforming psychotherapy into psychotherapy science, based on an academic foundation. They were inspired by Sigmund Freud’s “The Question of Lay Analysis” from 1926, which anticipated psychoanalysis as a separate discipline. In 2005, the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs were accredited (the Ph.D. program was accredited later on), pioneering such academic programs worldwide. Until then, training in psychotherapy required a professional background in the psycho-social field, plus further pieces of training. The SFU was the first to introduce a university education where practical and academic aspects work hand in hand and uniquely complement each other. Besides, psychotherapeutic and psychological outpatient clinics were founded, which today form a pillar in providing mental health services to people living in Vienna. The SFU also offers its degree courses in psychotherapy in English, currently to students from 56 countries. Treatment in outpatient clinics is offered in different languages, and refugees are treated free of charge. In 2007, the Faculty of Psychology was founded. The approach to psychology taught at the SFU is explicitly embedded within the cultural and social sciences. In this respect, the SFU offers an alternative to so far conventional approaches of psychology as belonging to the natural sciences. The SFU truly is a European university. The first branch abroad was established in 2006 in Paris, followed by Ljubljana, Berlin, Milan, and Linz (Austria). All branches offer courses in psychotherapy and psychology in the local language and line with the local culture but based on a standard teaching approach. In 2009, the SFU started to expand the range of offered degree programs. In 2015, a course of studies in medicine was accredited, followed by law in 2016. They are the SFU newcomers but are among the oldest fields in the tradition of the sciences. Innovative and student-centered teaching, finding and filling promising research niches and being the intellectual home for students keen on learning and wanting to grow, makes the SFU a unique place to study. Faculties are organizational units focusing on research and teaching. Departments, institutes, and centers are subdivisions of the faculties, which, in addition to research and teaching, perform specialized tasks for the university, or primarily serve teaching or research purposes. Sigmund Freud University (SFU) is a unique institution that pioneered Psychotherapy Science as an academic program. The SFU was the first to introduce a university education in psychotherapy where academic and practical aspects work hand in hand and complement each other. We seek to set new standards for research and teaching by emphasizing research activities, practical training, and academic exchange. Innovative and student-centered teaching, finding and filling promising research niches and being the intellectual home for students keen on learning and wanting to grow, makes the SFU a unique place to study. Our international academic staff will guide you in the lectures and our outpatient clinics. Our mission is to offer degree programs where the concept of participatory medicine, which considers the multidimensionality of human beings and the complexity of health needs, is realized through excellent, research-oriented teaching, resulting in medical education with quality and soul.
The Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK) is a city-based art university that creates cultural values for the future through its tireless research in music, dance, and drama. Today's MUK dates back to the efforts begun during the 1920s by private stakeholders and the City of Vienna's public administration to provide access to the highest standards of education in the arts and music to a wide range of people. Since the university's accreditation in 2005 (still known back then as the Konservatorium Wien Privatuniversität), the City of Vienna – as the sole owner of the GmbH institution – has made it possible for 850 students from all over the world to access artistic education that is contemporary, highly demanding on an international level, yet financially viable and following the principles of the Bologna Declaration of the European Union. Together with 280 lecturers, including many who enjoy the highest artistic or academic reputation outside their teaching positions, the young artists are part of a university community of competence and innovative strength, always driven forwards through the individual promotion of teaching and intensive research. The small but efficient management team provides administrative support incorporating the latest technological developments. It is also actively involved in the development of educational formats – comprising 400 public events a year, among other things. The close consultation between the university leadership and the lecturers, students and administrative staff, has seen a new structure be developed for the young university. This will, in particular, reposition the Master's degrees in terms of future artistic and academic requirements. Contemporary artistic work forms the thematic reference point, completing the circle of the past's founding ideals. The Music and Art Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK for short) brings together musicians and performing artists from all over the world. It offers them the possibility of artistic development in an open and innovative atmosphere. Regular cooperation with domestic and foreign partners is part of our self-image. Based on the rich Viennese art tradition, students, teachers, and administrators jointly develop music and the performing arts. They carry their products and skills all over the world, aware of the strength and responsibility of cultural workers in a world increasingly threatened by material constraints. The MUK is an autonomous university for music and performing arts, an indispensable part of the educational and cultural offer of the city of Vienna and is long-term positioned and recognized. The central task is the development and development of the arts in the linking of research and teaching, whereby a comprehensive education of the individual personality of the students based on extraordinary gift potential is of central importance. Teachers and students work together in the artistic individual and group lessons, in teams and ensembles, using co-creation, co-responsibility, and co-determination by the students. Access to MUK is highly selective for both students and teachers in terms of artistic ability, professional aptitude, and personal commitment. The Music and Art Private University of the City of Vienna offers a variety of study programs. On the one hand, it opens up traditional art forms and, through interdisciplinary connections, explores contemporary as well as trend-setting expansions of the standard concept of art education, while claiming international competitiveness in all represented art forms. Students expect that they will be supported at the MUK according to their particular facilities and personal visions to build professional identities based on the acquired skills in the study. The university teaching is not limited to training for established job profiles but strives further to develop students and teachers in their artistic work. The vital connection of research and teaching to practice is ensured by numerous events that MUK conducts independently and in cooperation with prominent cultural institutions and the national and international artistic activities of teachers and students. In the conscious perception of the university and non-university environment, cooperations have a high priority. The Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK) dispenses with the establishment of hierarchical academic levels. It develops the relationship between students, teachers, and the administration in mutual esteem and acceptance.
The Medical University of Vienna (briefly: MedUni Vienna) is one of the most traditional medical training and research facilities in Europe. It is today the most significant medical training institute in the German-speaking area. With its 26 university hospitals, three clinical institutes, 12 academic medical centers, and numerous highly specialized laboratories, it is included among the most relevant cutting-edge research institutes of Europe in the area of biomedicine. Its laboratory building with highly specialized "Core Facilities" was inaugurated in June 2010 with the "Anna Spiegel Research Building." Founded in 1365 as a Medical Faculty of the University of Vienna, the MedUni Vienna is now one of the world's largest and most renowned medical universities. As one of the most innovative medical universities in Europe, MedUni Vienna consistently strives to attract the brightest minds to further medical research, impart forward-thinking knowledge, and ensure the best possible and most advanced care for patients. The university management of MedUni Vienna consists of Rectorate, Senate and University Council. The Rectorate manages the business concerns of the Medical University of Vienna. It consists of a Rector and four Vice-Rectors for the Research and Innovation, Finance, Clinical Affairs, and Education Divisions. The Senate comprises 13 representatives from among the University's professors, six representatives of university teaching and research staff, one representative of the general university staff, and six student representatives, either elected or appointed. The Medical University's collections on the history of medicine are unique in Europe. They represent the 650 years of this institution and its cultural heritage. The overall cultural heritage of the Medical University of Vienna is among the largest collections in the world. It consists of many different areas - e.g., architecture, teaching materials, instruments, manuscripts, literature, archival material, and images. The early Classicist Josephinum, built-in 1785 under Joseph II on Waehringer Strasse, is the architectural highlight of the collections of MedUni Vienna. It has a special significance as the gateway to the history of medicine: Not just due to the historical, architectural, and cultural value of the building and its original collections but also as an institution that administers, processes, and conveys the entire historical holdings of MedUni Vienna. The rich cultural heritage of MedUni Vienna stands out because the holdings have evolved over many centuries, and they are presented to the public through exhibitions. The building, designed by Isidor Carnevale today, houses the Museum for Anatomical Wax Models. With the collections of La Specola in Florence, it is among the largest of its kind in Europe. The collections of the Josephinum are open to the public. The Medical University of Vienna is a long-established international cutting-edge university for medicine and a research hub and an innovation driver for medical sciences – in the triad of the triple track of research, education, and patient care. At one of the largest and most innovative academic medical institutions in Europa, the brightest minds are at work to promote scientific research, impart forward-looking knowledge, and to ensure the best possible care for patients. For this, the University uses and actively promotes cooperation. The researchers from all over the world working at MedUni Vienna are also attracted by the diversity that is lived and promoted here. Additional vital benefits are measures to promote skilled researchers as well as performance-oriented career models for physicians. The goal of MedUni Vienna is to continue the successful path in the General Hospital, as confirmed by excellent ratings. In addition to joint operational management, the centerpiece is the planning of three supplementary research centers at MedUni Campus General Hospital, one Center for Precision Medicine, one Center for Translational Medicine, and one Technology Transfer Center.
The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna has been a leading European training center for artists for more than 300 years. It houses two of the most significant Austrian art collections, i.e., the "Gemäldegalerie" (Paintings Gallery) and the "Kupferstichkabinett" (The Graphic Collection). We offer students a variety of courses, including painting and sculpture, photography and video, performance, and conceptual art, including architecture, scenography, and conservation/restoration. The Institutes of Art Theory and Cultural Studies and of Natural Sciences and Technology in the Arts ensure a high theoretical standard in all the departments by offering seminars and carrying out a great variety of projects. This is closely linked to the training of art teachers, which we consider central in conveying and communicating art to others. The course structure, based on diploma studies and bachelor/master programs, is augmented through various doctoral studies, including an internationally renowned PhD-in-Practice program and the master program Critical Studies. This wide range of courses offered by the Academy enables students to pursue their own individual goals and to obtain a variety of qualifications. As a university, the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is primarily dedicated to teaching processes based on research and art alike, i.e., on scientific and artistic research, the findings of which are integrated into the curricula in different ways and communicated to a broader public through exhibitions, symposia, lectures, and a publication series. Conveying a sophisticated understanding of art to a knowledge-based society is one of the main tasks of the Academy, apart from teaching students. The strength of the Academy lies in its teaching staff of successful, internationally recognized artists and its students from over 50 different countries, thus endorsing Vienna's central role as a mediator between East and West. The Academy also cooperates with universities and other institutions of art and culture worldwide. The Academy encourages its students to gather international experience in their studies and supports them in their endeavors. The Academy of Fine Arts is the only Austrian university where women hold at least 50% of all positions in all staff categories and on all management levels. Such consistent enforcement of the federal Equal Opportunities Act by the relevant university bodies proves that gender fairness can also be achieved on the tertiary education level. The Academy's teaching and research work rest on a differentiated concept of art that relates to the aesthetic appearance of a work of art and the characteristic forms of thought underlying artistic practice. First and foremost, we understand art as a mode of thinking and acting, which becomes manifest in a wide range of media. Art, as a specific form of insight, can be expressed by representatives of many professions seemingly unrelated to art. Consequently, the Academy provides a broad spectrum of offers for lecturers, students, and the interested in its collections such as the said Paintings Gallery and The Graphic Collection. Students at the Academy of Fine Arts are prepared for innovative work in an ever-widening field of social practice. We insist on the highest standards in teaching and research, but encourage our students to experiment simultaneously. With a teacher-student ratio of 1:6, the Academy offers highly individualized care and support to students. This puts it on a par with any outstanding art school worldwide, which is also reflected in its teaching regime. To safeguard these qualities, students undergo a complete selection procedure prior to admission, while students and peers regularly assess our lecturers. The Academy's artistic output, on the other hand, is judged by international experts at regular intervals. Five buildings, covering a total area of 33,500 square meters, provide sufficient space for teaching and research. All the sections are equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, workshops, and studios. In particular, the video and sound studios are among the best of their kind in Austria. Besides, students and graduates have the opportunity to present and display their work in numerous exhibition rooms. All those working at or for the Academy, be it in teaching and research or administration, do so in an atmosphere of mutual respect and harmony. We are convinced that we can only achieve our common goals in a joint effort, through cooperation. Aware that effective management rests on trust and a positive attitude, we strive to foster our employees' strengths. To further improve our work's effectiveness and efficiency, we have been investing in all our employees' personal development and further training, and we regularly report on such staff development measures.
