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The UNO - INNSBRUCK ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD is open to undergraduates from all accredited colleges and universities who have at least sophomore ranking and are in good academic standing at their home institution. All students must be abide by regulations governing the program, and the sponsoring institutions reserve the right to require the withdrawal of any student whose personal or academic conduct warrants such action. Students may apply for the full academic year or for one semester only.
Students WITH German Proficiency
Students with certified proficiency in German may choose the full immersion track. Verification from the Foreign Language or German Department Chair of Advanced or Advanced Intermediate standing, approved language course certificates such as those issued by the Goethe Institute, or a minimum of four semesters of college level German and successful completion of the University of Innsbruck's language proficiency exam may exempt an applicant from the language study requirements expected from all other AYA participants.
Such students with German proficiency will be fully integrated into the Austrian University system and will be able to enroll in regularly offered courses at the University of Innsbruck, in addition to any AYA courses required. They will need to consult their Advisor, Department Chairs, and Dean at their home institution when selecting classes from the regular LFU course offerings. Arrangements for such students will be handled individually through the Division of International Education in consultation with the Resident Director. This coordination will ensure that courses are accepted for transfer credit.
Students WITHOUT German Proficiency
Preference will be given to applicants with prior knowledge of German, however, students with no prior knowledge of German may also apply. If accepted for the UNO - INNSBRUCK ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD, students with little or no knowledge of German must enroll in an intensive German language program prior to registration in Innsbruck. Programs such as those offered by the Goethe Institutes in the U.S. and Germany, or by LFU itself, are recommended to prepare students for living and studying in German-speaking Austria.
Information on those programs will be provided upon request. Once in Innsbruck, students will continue their study of German each semester. In addition, students will enroll in a variety of "Special Topics" courses created especially for the Academic Year Abroad program. These courses are taught in English by an international faculty and are open to regular LFU students.
We are still accepting applications for the spring 2010 semester in Innsbruck.
AYA accepts applications beyond the deadline providing
space is available.
Please contact us at aya@uno.edu if you
wish to apply after the deadline has passed.
June 1st - Fall 2010 AYA Semester
November 1st - Spring 2011 AYA Semester
READ THE VISA/ RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS ON THE AUSTRIAN EMBASSY WEBSITE
http://www.austria.org/
Please contact us at aya@uno.edu or stop by ED 115 if have any questions.
There are three categories for U.S. citizens to stay and/or enter into Austria.
1) Stay in Austria for a period not longer than 90 days. - Only a valid U.S. Passport is required.
2) Stay in Austria for a period not longer than 6 months. - Visa REQUIRED before U.S. departure.
3) Stay in Austria for a period longer than 6 months. - Residency Visa will be obtained in Innsbruck.
We will cover the three areas in detail below.
1) Stay in Austria for a period not longer than 90 days.
Citizens of the United States in possession of a valid U.S.-passport, are not required to obtain an entry permit (visa) to stay in Austria as either students, tourists or on a business trip for a period of up to 90 days.
2) Stay in Austria for a period not longer than 6 months.
An entry permit (visa) is issued to individuals who plan to go to Austria on a temporary basis. The stay must not exceed six months (in most cases) and you do not intend to take up any employment in Austria. An entry permit is, in general, not a work authorization.
Application Procedures:
- Completed and signed application form (Download Here)
- Two passport size photographs (not a snapshot) Passport - must be valid at least three months beyond date of travel
- Letter of admission to Austrian School/University or from U.S. University if it is an exchange program, or from the organization under whose auspices you intend to study in Austria or Fulbright Grant (original) - - PROVIDED BY UNO
- Proof of lodging - PROVIDED BY UNO
- Proof of medical insurance - letter from insurance company confirming complete coverage during your stay in Austria (copy of your insurance I.D. is not sufficient). Emergency coverage only is also not sufficient . - PROVIDED BY UNO
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement) If you are a student - Letter of financial responsibility - unless you are self supporting - which must be signed by parents and notarized. Most recent bank/ income statement must be attached. - PROVIDED BY UNO
- Copy of your itinerary or round trip ticket - Must be a roundtrip ticket - This is not clear on the the Austrian Embassy website.
- Money Order made out to the "Embassy of Austria" in the amount of $ (subject to change). If you are a U.S. citizen , the visa is issued free of charge.
- If you wish to have your passport returned by mail, a self-addressed, prepaid return envelope should be included with your application.
Processing time for the Visa - if all documents are received - is approximately two weeks.
ATTENTION: If you wish to have your passport returned by mail, a self-addressed, prepaid return envelope should be included with your application.
Embassy of Austria
Consular Section
3524 International Court, NW
Washington, D.C., 20008
For more information on Austrian Visas - http://www.austria.org/
3) Stay in Austria for a period longer than 6 months.
If you intend to stay in Austria for a period exceeding 6 months you must apply for a residence permit and not for an entry permit (visa). Residence permits are issued by the authorities in Austria and are solely issued for stays exceeding six months.
The residence permit, once issued, is to be picked up at the issuing authority in Austria. The residency fee is paid by the University of New Orleans AYA program. The resident director will assist you in applying for the residency permit.
Application procedure:
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All foreign-language papers and documents listed below from number 5. through 10. and a) (no exceptions) must be translated into German by any professional translating service (e.g. German by demand 718-544-6150, iProbe 212-489-6035, EuroNet 212-271-0401).The Austrian Embassy or Consulate General will accept only complete applications.Applications must be submitted in person (no exceptions). Please call for appointment.
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Please note that there is no legal claim on obtaining the residency permit applied for.
The following documents (if applicable) must be submitted:
1) Valid and signed Passport
(passport must be valid for at least three months beyond date of return and must have a blank page to affix the residence permit)
2) Copies of previous Passports
3) Application form (Download it from - http://www.austria.org/) - completed and signed (available only in German; application forms pertaining to categories II) to VII) are listed on the website of the Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior.)
4) One recent picture (passport format, color, front view)
5) Original or notarized copy of Birth Certificate - (Long Form)
6) Original Certificate of Good Conduct/Criminal Record
(available at local police station; not older than three months)
7) Proof of health/travel/accident insurance - PROVIDED BY UNO
(original letter from insurance company confirming coverage in Austria)
8) Proof of sufficient financial means
(e.g. scholarship, letter of grants, bank statement of last two months [parent's account accepted for students only], other proof of income) - PROVIDED BY UNO - You may still want to get a statement from your parents or provide a financial aid letter from your university.
9) Proof of lodging in Austria (e.g. lease contract, ownership papers) - PROVIDED BY UNO
10) Statement of Financial Liability (cons_Haftungserklärung ( 41.5 kB ) ; available only in German) if stay in Austria is sponsored by someone residing in Austria (does not apply to au-pair applicants)
11) One set of photo copies of all supporting documents.
In addition to the above mentioned documents the following items must be submitted:
a) Students: original letter of admission to an Austrian university/college - PROVIDED BY UNO
FURTHER DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REQUIRED ON A CASE-TO-CASE BASIS!
Embassy of Austria
Consular Section
3524 International Court, NW
Washington, D.C., 20008
NOTE: You must have a return ticket to obtain a visa. You can purchase a one way ticket if you are going to be in Innsbruck for 6 months or more.
We recommend that you purchase your ticket as soon as possible. Fares have been on the rise and it appears that they are not going to go down anytime soon.
The majority of students will fly into Munich (airport code - MUC), which is a 2 hour car ride from Innsbruck. All travel to and from Innsbruck is done individually.
Dates for Spring Semester 2010:
Recommended ARRIVAL in Innsbruck: Saturday, February 20, 2010
(i.e. latest possible departure date from the U.S. is Friday, February 19)
NB: Earlier arrivals are not recommended as housing cannot be guaranteed.
Orientation: Sunday, February 21 - Sunday, February 28.
Official end of program is July 5, 2010, but some exams may take place after that date.
Students have the rights to their rooms in the dorm until the end of August.
If you need assistance getting to Innsbruck, please contact us at aya@uno.edu for more information.
The Joint Study Scholarship is awarded by the Austrian government and is available only to UNO degree seeking students that participate in the AYA program for not less than two semesters. Three (3) awards will be granted per year. Each recipient of the Joint Study Scholarship will be awarded €350 per month to cover costs incurred while studying in Innsbruck.
UNO students applying for the scholarship will need to submit the following no later than June 1st to be considered for the scholarship.
1) Application for an Austrian Scholarship - Pick up a copy in ED 115 - Must be an original.
2) Application for Admission to the University of Innsbruck - Download Here
3) Proof of Immunization
4) Copy of your High School Diploma
5) Official or Unofficial UNO Transcript
6) Letter of Good Standing - Available from the UNO Registrar's Office
7) Your current resumé
8) A letter of intent - This letter will consist of what you intend to get out of studying abroad in Austria.
9) 2 Passport size photos - Available at Kinkos, AAA, etc.
Please return all documents to the UNO-Innsbruck AYA Program in ED 115.
If you have any comments or questions about this scholarship, please do not hesitate to contact us:
aya@uno.edu or at 504.280.7116.
Participants on the UNO-Innsbruck AYA program have many options available to contact their family and friends back in the U.S. We have listed below the most popular methods that AYA students use to communicate while in Innsbruck.
1) Skype™ - The popular computer to computer is FREE. High speed internet is available for all participants in the dormitory. Skype also has an online chat function built into the software.
2) Cell Phones - Contract and prepaid cell phones are the most popular option by AYA participants. The majority of students will sign-up for one year plan or if in Innsbruck for 6 months or less those participants will buy a prepaid phone and just pay as they talk.
Here is a short list of cellular phone providers in Innsbruck.
T-Mobile
One
3 (Drei)
A1
Tele-Ring
Yesss!
3) Phone calling cards - Available in tobacco/ newspaper stores were a popular method of communication but are now almost obsolete. However, they do offer the best price for phone service while being used from a land line.
Currently, all participants on the AYA program will receive a bi-weekly cash meal allowance. Students are free to use this cash as they choose. However, the allowance is intended to provide the main meal of the day, which in Austria is the mid-day meal, on all class days at one of the student cafeteria facilities ("Mensa"). These are excellent facilities used not only by students but also by faculty and business professionals in the community for healthy, low cost meal selections. A typical "Mittagessen" is a three-course meal with soup, hot entree with vegetable, small salad and dessert. There is usually a grill section as well as a section for meatless "whole-food" offerings. Students also have cooking facilities where they reside, and most students prepare their own meals. For fresh produce and other groceries, several markets and shops are close by. Local restaurants abound near the dorm and throughout the city of Innsbruck, offering typical regional cuisine as well as many different ethnic cuisines. As would be expected, restaurant prices in Innsbruck run the gamut from low to very pricey, but students soon find the places they enjoy and can afford.
Innsbruck Tourist Board
University of Innsbruck
Herold.at - On-line Yellow/ White Pages
Four Seasons Airport Shuttle Service between Innsbruck and Munich
Applying for the AYA program is easy.
Just complete the UNO-Innsbruck AYA On-line Application Here
Please use the following check list when applying for the UNO-Innsbruck AYA program.
1) Apply to the program. On-line Application Here
2) Complete the On-Line UNO Application for Admission - (NON UNO STUDENTS ONLY)
3) For non-UNO students: Submit to us the Home Institution Approval Form
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Submit the Study Abroad Reference Form, completed by a Faculty Member
3) Apply for a Passport if you do not have one.
4) Apply for a Visa to Austria if going for less than 6 months - See above
5) Submit to us a photo copy of the picture page of your Passport.
6) Submit to us a photo copy of your Austrian Visa if going for less than 6 months.
7) You will need your police report history (original) and we will need a photo copy.
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You will need to submit a digital photo on-line. Submit one here.
9) Complete the on-line Medical History Form
10) UNO Financial Aid Memo - Ask is in ED 115
11) Complete a Faculty Reference Form
12) Submit to us a copy of your itinerary
13) Pay your final program balance by the due date.
14) Resume (incl. name of High School, date and place of HS graduation)
15) Proof of Immunization Form (Instructions)
We recommend that AYA students purchase a VORTEILScard offered by Austrian Rail (OEBB.at).
This card offers up to a 50% discount for all travel within Austrian and up to 25% for travel outside of Austria for students under 26 years of age. This card costs €19.90.
For students over 26 years of age the VORTEILScard "Classic" costs €99.90.
For more information on the VORTEILScard:
http://www.oebb.at/pv/de/Servicebox/VORTEILScard/index.jsp
NOTE: We do not recommend any student to drive, rent, purchase or lease a vehicle while abroad. Overall, public transportation in Europe is very efficient, reliable and affordable.
Program Costs
(for Academic Year 2010/11)
Semester |
Year |
$9,890.00 |
$16,490.00 |
Costs Include:
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UNO fees for up to 21 hours per semester
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All on site registration fees
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Residency visa fees
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Pre-Departure Material
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Welcome packet with telephone calling card to call home upon arrival
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All orientation material on site
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All housing and meal costs during orientation
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Transit pass during orientation
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High quality student housing for 6 or 12 months
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Meal Allowance
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Most course materials
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All program and class field trips, including transportation and overnights in hotels with meals
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Many special meals and events
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Contact with local families, politicians, business and university officials
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Membership in the Austro-American Society of Tirol with all rights and privileges
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Access to UNO's on-site office
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Computer and video facilities
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First-use rights to the program bike, sled, skateboard, etc.
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Services of UNO's full-time resident AYA program director
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Comprehensive Study Abroad Medical Insurance Plan
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Transcript Fees
Costs do not Include:
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Air transportation
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Passport fees
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Laundry
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Telephone calls
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Meals other than those specified
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Personal travel expenses
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Items of a personal nature
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Textbooks
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Visa fees not specified by the program
Today's Republic of Austria is a small state, whose origins can be traced far back into history. Populated since prehistoric times, Austria 's location in the heart of Europe means that it has had its share of the continent's historical developments. It evolved from a border region into a powerful empire and multiracial state, which collapsed at the end of the First World War. In 1918, the small, newly proclaimed Republic of Austria had at first to come to terms with its European environment. Austria emerged from the Second World War and the sufferings associated with it as a state that feels secure in its existence and which plays a decisive role in Europe.
Click here for more info on the History of Austria
Medical Insurance & Safety Abroad
Studying abroad is an exciting experience for a student. You get to know a different environment, culture, and perhaps even learn a foreign language. This can be an experience that will shape your career goals and open your mind to the rest of the world. Safety should be considered when choosing a study abroad program. While no study program can absolutely guarantee total safety or elimination of all risks, the study abroad program you choose should be one that can give you a certain degree of comfort. The University of New Orleans and our partner institutions work together to provide a safe environment for our participants.
During your AYA studies, you will be covered by a comprehensive study abroad insurance policy for illness and accident. This policy is required by UNO for all students studying abroad. This policy is normally effective beginning September 15th for the Fall semester and February 15th for the Spring semester.
Students will also be required to purchase the student health plan available to University of Innsbruck students that will provide medical care for colds/ flu and other basic medical needs.
If you wish to have additional coverage while you are traveling in Europe prior to the AYA orientation, please contact: T.W. Lord & Associates at 1-800-633-2360 or at info@twlord.com. The additional cost of the extended coverage is $1.00/day.
UNO Study Abroad Medical Insurance Plan by T.W. Lord & Associates
(Download a copy Here)
US Department of State Travel Abroad Website
Payments
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Please make all payments promptly. We can not guarantee a place in the program unless all payments are made on schedule. |
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A deposit of $300.00 is required with the application ($150.00 deposit and $150 non-refundable application fee). |
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A second payment of $700.00 is due upon acceptance into the program. |
Your program balance is due on the dates listed below. *If you are unable to pay your balance by the these dates due to loans or financial aid, please contact the Division of International Education to set up an individualized payment schedule. |
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Those applying after June 15th for Fall or November 15th for Spring (provided that space is available) must remit the entire program cost with the application.* *If you are unable to pay your balance by the these dates due to loans or financial aid, please contact the Division of International Education to set up an individualized payment schedule. |
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Check Payments All checks must be made payable to the University of New Orleans and mailed to: Innsbruck Academic Year Abroad Credit Card Payments Credit card payments can be made securely online at: |
Refunds
| 1. | All monies will be refunded in full to students who are not accepted into AYA Program less the $150.00 application fee. |
| 2. | The $150.00 deposit is fully refundable if a student withdraws from the program voluntarily by: |
| 3. | A cancellation fee of $300.00 in addition to the $150.00 deposit will be assessed for cancellations after: June 15 - Fall AYA Semester |
| 4. | A cancellation fee of $800.00 in addition to the $150.00 deposit will be assessed for cancellations after: July 15 - Fall AYA Semester |
| 5. | Only those monies that can be recovered from vendors
by the university will be refunded, less the $800.00
cancellation fee and $150.00 deposit after: |
| 6. | There are no refunds for withdrawals on or after: September 1 - Fall AYA Semester February 1 - Spring AYA Semester |
| 7. | The effective date of a cancellation shall be the date that written notice is received by the Program Coordinator at the University of New Orleans. |
| 8. | Refund policies apply to all students regardless of date of
application or circumstance. |
| NOTE: The participant remains ultimately responsible for the payment of all program costs regardless of any circumstances such as but not limited to the deferment of payments against the anticipated arrival of financial aid. |
