Welcome Days for International Students

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BOKU-International Relations and ESN BOKU are happy to invite you to our Welcome Days for International Students from 26th to 29th of September 2023: Get to know BOKU and your fellow students!

The weekend, 30th of September and 1st of October, the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) of BOKU has organized more events. Have fun!

The Welcome Days for International Students will take place entirely on site.

The final program will be online here from 12th of September onwards.
The registration for the on-site events will start on 12th of September as well.
 

As of July 1, 2023 all COVID-19 restrictions have been removed in Austria.
Also at BOKU, there are no restrictions in place due to COVID-19.

Infosessions "First Steps" and "BOKU-IT/BOKUonline"

Additionally we offer the info sessions "First Steps at BOKU" and "BOKU-IT /BOKUonline" before the start of the semester.
Please join an infosession either shortly before your arrival or immediately after your arrival in Austria!

Infosession "First Steps at BOKU"

NO registration required for all infosessions (on-site and online!)

Presentation Infosession "First Steps at BOKU"

  • Wed, 13.09., 09:30-11:00 (SR 21 /MENH [HS IV], Gregor Mendelstr. 33, 1180 Vienna) OR

  • Tue, 19.09., 10:00-11:30 (online: https://bokuvienna.zoom.us/j/62118497357?pwd=dU5KN0NPZlE5SnJzOXpHbkxid0NFZz09; Meeting-ID: 621 1849 7357; Code: 010487) OR

  • Thu, 21.09., 10:00-11:30 (SR 21 /MENH [HS IV], Gregor Mendelstr. 33, 1180 Vienna) OR

  • Tue, 26.09., 14:00-15:30 (part of the Welcome Days, ILWA-SR 29, Ilse-Wallentin-Haus, Peter-Jordan-Str. 82, 1190 Wien)

Infosession "BOKU-IT /BOKUonline"

NO registration required for all infosessions (on-site and online!)

  • Wed, 13.09.,11:00-12:00 (SR 21 /MENH [HS IV], Gregor Mendelstr. 33, 1180 Vienna) OR

  • Wed, 27.09., 10.00-11.30 (DE) or 11.30-13.00 (EN) (part of the Welcome Days, EH05, Exnerhaus, Peter Jordanstr. 82, 1190 Vienna)

Programme Welcome Days Winter Semester 2023/24

Registration is required for some of the on-site events. The links for registration can be found at the respective program item. Registration period: 12th - 26th September, 14:00 CET (resp. until the events are fully booked - first come, first serve).

Attention: Participation is only possible if you have registered online and have received a registration confirmation by e-mail.

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Pre-Event, Monday 25th of September 2023

17:00 - 21:30

ÖH BOKU - Bread & Wine

Registration required

The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) invites you:

On Monday, 25th of September, the traditional 'Bread & Wine' organised by the Austrian Student Union (ÖH) and the Rectorate will take place at BOKU. Would you like to enjoy a free waffle while meeting Austrian and international Boku students? Then visit ESN (Erasmus Student Network) at the waffle stand at Bread & Wine!

Where: TÜWI, Mensa, Peter Jordanstr. 76
When: Monday, 25th of September: 17:00-21:30

Attention: This is not an official BOKU event; BOKU does not assume any costs or responsibility.

Tuesday, 26th of September 2023

10:00 - 12:00

Official Welcome and Introduction

Bilingual
EH05, Exnerhaus, Peter-Jordan-Str. 82

Welcome speech by Vice Rector for Teaching, Continuing Education and Students Prof. Doris Damyanovic

  • Introduction to the BOKU-International Relations team (BOKU-IR) and the ERASMUS Departmental Coordinators
  • Presentation: Studying at BOKU
  • Introduction: Austrian Student Union (ÖH), Department for Inter-national Affairs, the Erasmus Student Network, Department for Foreign Students
  • Introduction: Institute for Development Research
  • Overview: further programme

Presentation "Study at BOKU"

Presentation Austrian Students' Union

14:00 - 15:30

Infosession "First Steps at BOKU"

Bilingual
EH05, Exnerhaus, Peter-Jordan-Str. 82

Practical Information about the enrolment and registration (forms, etc...)

Presentation Infosession "First Steps at BOKU"

Wednesday, 27th of September 2023

10:00 - 13:00     

BOKUonline and the University Library

Meeting point: EH05, Exnerhaus, Peter-Jordan-Str. 82

Introduction to BOKU-IT-Services (BOKUonline)
(10:00-11:30 English, 11:30-13:00 German)

Introduction to using the University Library (UB)
(10:00-11:00 German, 11:30-12:30 English)

11:30 - 13:00   

BOKUonline and the University Library

Meeting point: EH05, Exnerhaus, Peter-Jordan-Str. 82

Introduction to using the University Library (UB)
(10:00-11:00 German, 11:30-12:30 English)

Introduction to BOKU-IT-Services (BOKUonline)
(10:00-11:30 English, 11:30-13:00 German)

15:00 - 17:00

"Discover Vienna" City Tour

5 groups (4x English, 1x German), max 25 persons per group - registration required (registration from 12.09. until 26.09., 14:00 CET or until all places are filled - first come, first serve) - FULLY BOOKED

Vienna has a lot to offer! Official city guides will show you Vienna's 1. District - the historical city center - in order for you to get to know your new home. Enjoy immersing in our city's extraordinary atmosphere!

Attention: Participation is only possible if you have registered online and have received a registration confirmation by e-mail.

Thursday, 28th September 2023

10:00 - 15:00

Campus Discovery Tour (Campus „Türkenschanze“)

Bilingual
Meeting place: EH05, Exnerhaus, Peter-Jordan-Str. 82


Would you like to get to know your new university?
We created a tour through the Campus Türkenschanze that will help you discover not only the most important places on campus, but also find some great views.

In small groups you will go from station to station, solve riddles, answer questions and get to know the nicest fellow students. There is also a prize to be won :-)

At 14:00 we will meet again in EH05 to choose the winners.

17:00 - 21:30

BOKU Semester Opening Party

Gregor-Mendel-Haus, Gregor Mendelstr. 33

The new semester starts with a BANG! Join us in kicking off the new semester with a special party. On September 28, BOKU's grand Semester Opening will take place in the courtyard of the Gregor-Mendel-Haus. Get ready for an evening filled with music (featuring the Vienna Jazz Orchestra & Butter Bread) and culinary delights. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Friday, 29th of September 2023

09:00/09:20/
10:00  - 12:00

Tours: Institutes - Laboratories - Experimental Areas

in groups (max 30. persons per group)
- Registration required 
(registration from 12.09. until 26.09., 14:00 CET or until all places are filled - first come, first serve)

Get to know BOKU´s different locations!
BOKU's researchers report about their research work and show you around the laboratories resp. fields.

  • Institute of Food Technology OR
  • Institute of Biotechnology OR
    (Start: 10:00)
     
  • Department of Water, Atmosphere, Environment OR
    (Start: 09:00)
     
  • Tour Experimental Farm (Groß-Enzersdorf)
    (Start: 09:00)
     
  • Tour Forest Garden "Knödlhütte“
    (Start: 09:20)

Attention: Participation is only possible if you have registered online and have received a registration confirmation by e-mail.
For the tours at the Department of Water, Atmosphere, Environment, at the Experimental Farm and at the Forest Garden also make sure to bring a ticket for public transport!

18:00 - 22:00

"Welcome Heuriger"

Registration required - FULLY BOOKED
2 steps :
1. Online registration from 12.09. until 26.09., 14:00 CET or until all places are filled - first come, first serve)
2. Pay the registration fee of € 3 (includes buffet and 1 free drink) until 27.09., 14:00 CET

When moving to a new city/ starting at a new university, it is important to make new friends.  In order for you to easily get to know each other, we invite you to our “Welcome Heuriger” for international students and their buddies. (A "Heuriger" is a typical Austrian wine tavern. We are going to have some Austrian food and wine there and will get to know each other.)

Attention: Participation is only possible if you have registered online, have received a registration confirmation by e-mail and have paid the registration fee (see registration link above)!
If you have not paid by 27.09., 14:00, we will automatically de-register you from the event.

After the "Welcome Heuriger", we invite all students to join the European Reserachers' Night

Saturday, 30.09.2023

14:00 -

ESN BOKU Games Picnic

The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) invites you:

Let's enjoy the last rays of sunshine in Vienna together with a picnic and board games on the Danube Island! From icebreaker games to Uno, Skip-Bo, and more, there will be something for everyone!

When: Saturday, 30th of September 2023, 14:00
Where: Handelskai Subway Station, exit "Donaupromenade"
What to bring: picnic blanket, food and drinks, games (everything is optional)

In case of bad weather, an alternative meeting place will be announced.


Attention: This is not an official event organised by BOKU; BOKU does not assume any costs or responsibility associated with this event.

Sunday, 1st of October 2023

13:00 -

ESN Wine Hike on Kahlenberg

Registration required

The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) invites you:

Join us for a one-hour hike to Kahlenberg, have wine and "Sturm" (young wine), and enjoy a wonderful view of Vienna!

When: Sunday, 1st of October, 2023, 13:00
Where: Nußdorf, Beethovengang (final stop tram line D)

Do not forget to bring some cash for the wine tavern!

Attention: This is not an official event organised by BOKU; BOKU does not assume any costs or responsibility associated with this event.