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University of Klagenfurt Technology Scholarships
General Information
The positive development of the regional labour market in the sector of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has resulted in an increasing demand for skilled professionals. The University of Klagenfurt is responding to this demand by training highly qualified specialists in the ICT sector and awarding the University of Klagenfurt Technology Scholarships, which aim at
- increasing the number of highly qualified ICT professionals,
- enhancing diversity in the Federal State of Carinthia and at the University of Klagenfurt,
- increasing the number of international students at the University of Klagenfurt, and
- promoting the University of Klagenfurt's internationalization efforts.
In cooperation with the Carinthian Chamber of Commerce (WKO) and Federation of Austrian Industries (IV), scholarship holders will be supported in finding a paid internship in the first year of their Master's degree programme. Scholarship holders shall be enabled to finance the second year of their Master’s degree programme with a paid internship, which is part of the curriculum. Based on an agreement with the University of Klagenfurt the Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research - OeAD has published the call for applications and will accompany the selection process, award the scholarships and offer its services to the selected scholarship holders before and during their stay in Austria.
Target group Students who
- have completed a Bachelor’s degree relevant for one of the Master’s degree programmes listed below in one of the listed countries/regions of origin,
- can prove very good English language skills (B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR),
- are not resident in Austria at the time of application, and - want to pursue one of the following Master’s degree programmes at the University of Klagenfurt:
• Master in Mathematics
• Master in Informatics
• Master in Information Management
• Master in Information and Communications Engineering (ICE):
- Branch of Study Autonomous Systems and Robotics
- Branch of Study Networks and Communications
- Branch of Study Business Engineering
Countries/regions of origin*
Albania; Algeria; Belarus; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Croatia; Egypt; Estonia; Greece; Israel; Jordan; Kosovo; Latvia; Lebanon; Libya; Lithuania; Montenegro; Morocco, North Macedonia; Palestinian territories, Poland; Romania; Russian Federation; Serbia; Slovenia; Syria, Tunisia; Turkey; Ukraine; Uzbekistan *countries where the applicants completed a Bachelor’s degree relevant for one of the Master’s degree programmes listed above
Target country Austria
Scholarship • Monthly scholarship for the duration of max. 12 months: EUR 650*
• One-time lump sum for travel costs between EUR 25 and EUR 540 *supplementary grant, own funds are required: Applicants from third countries/regions (non-EU/EEA countries/regions or Switzerland) may need to provide proof of additional funds to the Austrian residence authority when applying for a “residence permit – special cases of gainful employment”.
Scholarship holders will be exempted from paying tuition fees for the Master’s degree programme at the University of Klagenfurt and will be provided assistance when booking accommodation and applying for student health insurance in Austria.
Awarding Authority
OeAD-GmbH with financial support provided by the University of Klagenfurt
Quota A maximum of 20 scholarships will be awarded for the academic year 2019/20
Closing date for applications
20.10.2019 for scholarship holders starting their studies in summer semester 2020* *Summer semester starts on 1st of March 2020
Application Procedure
Exclusively online at https://grants.at/ The following documents have to be uploaded with the online application:
✓ Completed application form for admission to one of the Master´s degree programmes listed above
✓ For applicants from non-EU countries/regions: Proof of admission to their selected programme of study at a state or state-recognised university in their home country/regions (“eligibility letter”)
✓ Bachelor Certificate* and Transcript of Records of Bachelor’s degree programme ✓ Complete Bachelor Thesis (copy of original) ✓ Abstract of Bachelor Thesis in German or English ✓ Proof of English skills: Level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages, CEFR) ✓ Scan of passport (data page with name and photo) ✓ Two letters of recommendation by university lecturers from the university at which the
Bachelor’s degree is being pursued/was earned (not older than 6 months and stamped by the faculty/department)
*In the case that applicants haven't completed their Bachelor's degree at the time of application, a Transcript of Records will suffice.
Please note: Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.
Selection Procedure
The selection process consists of the following stages:
(1) Examination of the formal requirements (2) Assessment and evaluation of the application by experts (including a Skype interview) (3) Final decision by the University of Klagenfurt
Please note: The principle of competition applies to all scholarships, i.e. there is no legal entitlement to a scholarship even if all formal application requirements are fulfilled.
Further Information
OeAD scholarship holders will be able to book accommodation in a dormitory with the OeAD Housing Office. The monthly costs for accommodation in Klagenfurt are:
- monthly rent: approx. EUR 250 to 360* - monthly administrative fee: EUR 18*
* as of 2019, subject to change without notice
OeAD scholarship holders need to have health insurance that is accepted by the Austrian authorities for the duration of their stay in Austria. Please note that scholarship holders are not allowed to take up paid work in Austria while receiving an OeAD scholarship. Paid internships are permitted, as long as they are part of the curriculum and approved by the head of the degree programme and OeAD.
For further information, please visit University of Klagenfurt Technology Scholarships
Contact Information
Contact at the OeAD-GmbH: Katharina Engel ([email protected]) Contact at the University of Klagenfurt:International Office ([email protected])
Alps-Adriatic Bachelor Scholarships of Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt
General Information Located in the Austrian state of Carinthia at the intersection of three cultures, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt is a center of knowledge acquisition and transfer for the whole Alps-Adriatic region and beyond. Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt strives towards increasing cultural diversity and is highly committed to future development on an international level.
The Alps-Adriatic Bachelor Scholarships are awarded to highly qualified high-school graduates from third countries of the extended Alps-Adriatic region1 who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s degree programme2 at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt.
Following an international call for applications, the best candidates will be selected in a multi-stage process involving a selected scholarship commission of the respective area of expertise.
Alps-Adriatic scholarship holders will:
• Gain access to excellent higher education opportunities in an international study
environment;
• Become part of a vibrant international campus;
• Join the international alumni network of Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt.
Target group Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to the selected Bachelor’s degree programme at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt and must be able to prove that they have either very good
German or English language skills (depending on the target study programme). Given a sufficient number of applications, a balanced ratio of both male and female applicants will be considered.
Countries of origin Applicants must be citizens of one of the following third countries of the extended Alps-Adriatic region (in the EU priority region Western Balkans):
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia.
The applicants‘ place of residence at the time of application must be in a country other than Austria.
Target country Austria
Scholarship • Monthly scholarship in the amount of EUR 500,-
• Funded period per academic year: March-February (10 months). Scholarship will not be paid for months August and September.
• Scholarship period: max. 2 academic years (20 months)
• One-time lump sum for travel costs: between EUR 135,- and EUR 235,-4
• Scholarship holders will be exempted from paying tuition fees for a maximum of 7 semesters in the case of proven academic performance.
Scholarship holders will receive assistance by the International Office of Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt in applying for student health insurance in Austria. They can also attend a German semester course at a reduced fee.
Authority awarding the scholarship
Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt in cooperation with sponsors.
Closing date for scholarship application
20.10.2019 for scholarship holders starting their studies in the summer semester 20205
Scholarship application procedure
The application for the scholarship must contain the following documents:
✓ Convincing letter of application in German or English, depending on the language of instruction of the selected Bachelor’s degree programme (cover letter including a letter of motivation)
1 Third countries of the extended Alps-Adriatic region in the EU priority region Western Balkans listed in the current DAC list of developing countries and territories (valid for the reporting years 2018-2020): Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia 2 https://www.aau.at/en/study/courses/degree-programmes/#bachelorprogrammes At least B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and to the selected study programme. Information on accepted certificates is available here. 4 Depending on the country of origin 5 Summer semester starts in March 2020
✓ Curriculum vitae in German or English, depending on the language of instruction of the
selected Bachelor’s degree programme ✓ Completed application form for admission to the selected Bachelor’s degree programme at
Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt ✓ Half-yearly school certificate/grades from the current school year or the last available
certificate from the previous year ✓ Scan of passport (data page with name and photo) ✓ Two letters of recommendation from teachers from the school that applicants have/will
complete/d with attached translation into German or English (stamped by the school)
The complete application documents for the scholarship must be submitted electronically to [email protected] by 20.10.2019.
Please note that incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.
Selection Procedure The selection procedure consists of the following phases:
(1) Verification of formal requirements (2) Evaluation of the applications by a scholarship commission (3) Skype interview (4) Granting of scholarships
Please note: The scholarship can be awarded only in combination with the admission to the degree programme at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt stated in the Letter of Award and application form for admission. The formal fulfilment of all application requirements does not imply any legal entitlement to financial support. Funding will be awarded on the basis of competition and available funds.
Admission application procedure
The application for admission to Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt must contain the following documents6:
✓ Proof of high-school achievement (e.g. school certificate), original documents issued by the attended school with attached certified translation into German or English.7
✓ Special university entrance qualification (“eligibility letter”) to the selected Bachelor’s degree programme issued by a state or state-recognised university in the country of issue of the
maturity certificate with attached certified translation into German or English.7
✓ Proof of language proficiency required for admission: Level B2 or C1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR) depending on the language of instruction and respective requirements of the selected Bachelor’s degree programme at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt
The complete application documents for the admission must be submitted electronically to [email protected] by 09.12.2019.
Please note that incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.
Further Information Scholarship holders can book accommodation in a student residence via the OeAD Housing Office. The monthly costs for a place in a student dormitory in Klagenfurt are8 approx. EUR 265,- to EUR 365,-
Further information about the scholarships is available here.
Contact Information Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt International Office
6 Documents for admission may vary depending on the desired study programme. 7 For further information about the legalization of the documents, please visit the following page of the Austrian Ministry for Education, Science and Research: www.bmbwf.gv.at (Legalization of Foreign Documents in Higher Education) or consult the competent national authority in the country of origin 8 As of April 2019, subject to change without notice
Alps-Adriatic Master Scholarships of Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt
General Information Located in the Austrian state of Carinthia at the intersection of three cultures, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt is a center of knowledge acquisition and transfer for the whole Alps-Adriatic region and beyond. Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt strives towards increasing cultural diversity and is highly committed to future development on an international level.
The Alps-Adriatic Master Scholarships are awarded to highly qualified graduates from third countries of the extended Alps-Adriatic region1 who wish to pursue one of the below listed Master’s degree programme at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt.
Following an international call for applications, the best candidates will be selected in a multi-stage process involving a selected scholarship commission of the respective area of expertise.
Alps-Adriatic scholarship holders will:
• Gain access to excellent higher education opportunities in an international study
environment;
• Become part of a vibrant international campus;
• Join the international alumni network of Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt.
Target group Students who - have completed a Bachelor’s degree relevant for one of the Master’s degree programmes indicated below - want to pursue one of the following Master’s degree programmes at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt and start their studies in summer semester 2020:
• Master in Science, Technology and Society Studies
• Master in Applied Business Administration:
- Branch of Study General Management
- Branch of Study Energy and Environmental Management
- Branch of Study Entrepreneurship
• Master in Applied Cultural Studies
• Master in Business and Law
• Master in English and American Studies
• Master in Adult and Vocational Education
• Master of Education - German
• Master of Education - English
• Master of Education - French
• Master of Education - History, Social Studies and Political Education
• Master of Education - Italian
• Master of Education - Slovene
• Master of Education - Spanish
• Master in Geography and Regional Research
• Master in German Studies
• Master in German Studies in an Intercultural Context (Double-Degree programme)
• Master in History
• Master in Information Management
• Master in Media, Communication and Culture
• Master in Philosophy
• Master in Psychology
• Master in Romance Studies
• Master in School Education
• Master in Slavonic Studies
• Master in Social and Integrative Teaching
• Master in Visual Culture
1 Third countries of the extended Alps-Adriatic region in the EU priority region Western Balkans listed in the current DAC list of developing
countries and territories (valid for the reporting years 2018-2020): Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia
Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to the selected Master’s degree programme at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt and must be able to prove that they have either very good German or English language skills2 (depending on the target study programme). Given a sufficient number of applications, a balanced ratio of both male and female applicants will be considered.
Countries of origin Applicants must be citizens of one of the following third countries of the extended Alps-Adriatic region (in the EU priority region Western Balkans):
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.
The applicants‘ place of residence at the time of application must be in a country other than Austria.
Target country Austria
Scholarship • Monthly scholarship in the amount of EUR 500,- for the first academic year (March to February) and monthly scholarship in the amount of EUR 150,- for the second academic year (March to February)
• Scholarship period: max. 2 academic years (24 months)
• One-time lump sum for travel costs: between EUR 135,- and EUR 235,- 3
• Scholarship holders will be exempted from paying tuition fees for a maximum of 5 semesters in the case of proven academic performance.
Scholarship holders will receive assistance by the International Office of Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt in applying for student health insurance in Austria. They can also attend a German semester course at a reduced fee.
Authority awarding the scholarship Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt in cooperation with sponsors
Closing date for scholarship application 20.10.2019 for scholarship holders starting their studies in the summer semester 20204
Scholarship application procedure
The application for the scholarship must contain the following documents:
✓ Convincing letter of application in German or English, depending on the language of instruction of the selected Master’s degree programme (cover letter including a letter of motivation)
✓ Curriculum vitae in German or English, depending on the language of instruction of the selected Master’s degree programme
✓ Completed application form for admission to the selected Master’s degree programme at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt
✓ Transcript of records ✓ Scan of passport (data page with name and photo) ✓ Two letters of recommendation by university lecturers/professors from the university at
which the Bachelor’s degree programme is being pursued/was earned with attached translation into German or English (stamped by the faculty/department)
The complete application documents for the scholarship must be submitted electronically to [email protected] by 20.10.2019.
Please note that incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.
Selection Procedure The selection procedure consists of the following phases:
(1) Verification of formal requirements (2) Evaluation of the applications by a scholarship commission (3) Skype interview (3) Granting of scholarships
2 At least B2 or C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and to the selected study programme.
Information on accepted certificates is available here. 3 Depending on the country of origin 4 Summer semester starts in March 2020
Please note: The scholarship can be awarded only in combination with the admission to one of the above listed degree programmes at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt stated in the Letter of Award and application form for admission. The formal fulfilment of all application requirements does not imply any legal entitlement to financial support. Funding will be awarded on the basis of competition and available funds.
5 Documents required for admission may vary depending on the desired study programme. 6 For further information about the legalization of documents, please visit the following page of the Austrian Ministry for Education, Science
and Research: www.bmbwf.gv.at (Legalization of Foreign Documents in Higher Education) or consult the competent national authority in
the country of origin. 7 As of April 2019, subject to change without notice
Admission application procedure
The application for the admission to Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt must contain the following documents5:
✓ Proof of a completed Bachelor´s degree programme (e.g. Bachelor certificate) original documents issued by the attended university with attached certified translation into German or English6
✓ Special university entrance qualification (“eligibility letter”) to the selected Master´s degree programme issued by a state or state-recognised university in the country of issue of the Bachelor certificate with attached certified translation into German or English6
✓ Proof of language proficiency required for admission: Level B2 or C1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR) depending on the language of instruction and respective requirements of the selected Master’s degree programme at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt
The complete application documents for admission must be submitted electronically to [email protected] by 09.12.2019.
Please note that incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.
Further Information Scholarship holders can book accommodation in a student residence via the OeAD Housing Office. The monthly costs for a place in a student dormitory in Klagenfurt are7 approx. EUR 265,- to 365,-
Further information about the scholarships is available here.
Contact Information Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt International Office
