Students of the Educational and Research Institute of Finance, Economics, Management and Law of the National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic” Oleksandra Kurylo and Veronika Melnyk have successfully completed their studies under the Erasmus+ Credit Academic Mobility Programme at the leading university of Vienna, University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna.
Future professionals shared their impressions of studying at the University of Austria.
Veronika Melnyk, student of group 201-FM, speciality 292 International Economic Relations:
“I have been studying at the FH des BFI Vienna for the second semester in a row and I can say that Erasmus+ is a very valuable experience and a great opportunity to test my strengths and knowledge in the European education system. Studying in Austria is significantly different from what we are used to in Ukraine – 70% of all assignments are team projects or just group work, and this type of work is the most valued here.
The classes are taught in English, which is a huge plus, because improving your foreign language skills is very important, especially for us, students of the speciality 292 International Relations. The teachers and all university staff are very friendly and always ready to help. I would also like to add that this semester was filled with many exciting events, excursions and new acquaintances. ESN representatives did everything to make this semester unforgettable, and I can say that they succeeded, for which I am sincerely grateful to them. Also during this time, I had a chance to visit one of the most beautiful cities in Austria – Hallstatt, as well as to visit Hungary, Italy, France and Monaco. I am very grateful for the opportunity to stay for another semester in Vienna, because I just fell in love with this city. It is a pleasure to study here. So, if you want to travel and make friends from all over the world, the Erasmus+ programme is definitely for you, you won’t regret it!”
Oleksandra Kurylo, student of group 201-FM, speciality 292 International Economic Relations:
“I am currently studying on an academic mobility programme at the Vienna University of Applied Sciences, and I can already say that this is the best experience of my life. Since the first days I arrived in Vienna, my life has been filled with various events, excursions and games organised by the university for us to get to know other exchange students. My host university and its team always offer interesting activities, such as picnics, trips to vintage shops, excursions, movie nights and of course trips to different cities in Austria or countries for a few days to have fun with other students. It was very interesting to learn about the culture of other people, and now I have friends from all over the world. Before that, I was worried that it would be difficult to integrate into society, but everyone was very nice and friendly. The most important thing is not to be afraid to take the initiative in communication!
The education is somewhat different from the system we are used to in Ukraine. The focus is on group work, which requires responsibility from everyone, as the task is assessed comprehensively. Most often, it is the teacher who assigns you to groups so that in the future, for example, at work, you will be adaptable to any situation and know how to behave and find an approach to different people. The schedule is quite free, so you will have enough time not only to study, but also to spend time with friends and travel. During this semester, I visited Hungary, Poland and a very picturesque place in Austria – Hallstatt, I highly recommend visiting there! But I spent most of my time in Vienna with my friends, it’s a very beautiful city and you will definitely find something interesting every day.
This experience has left me with an unforgettable impression, I even believe that this is the best period of my life and I am sure that this is not my last exchange. If you have doubts about applying for an academic mobility programme, you should know that you will definitely not regret your choice in the future. You will have an incredible opportunity to gain experience of living abroad, studying according to the European model, making many international friends and learning more about international culture. You won’t regret going to Vienna because it’s impossible not to fall in love with this city!”
FH BFI Vienna (University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna) is one of Austria’s leading universities of applied sciences, specialising in business, economics and finance. It offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes that meet high European educational standards. The university has strong links with industry, which allows it to provide students with not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience.
FH BFI Vienna is also known for its innovative research and development activities. The university is actively involved in various research projects, which contributes to the development of new technologies and methods in the fields of business and finance.
Studying under the Erasmus+ programme at FH BFI Vienna is a chance to gain unrivalled experience that will help you in your future career and personal development.
Studying under the Erasmus+ programme at the leading university in Vienna – University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna (FH BFI Vienna) – is a great opportunity for students who want to get a high-quality European education, gain international experience as well as broaden their professional and personal horizons.
Why you should choose FH BFI Vienna for your Erasmus+ studies:
- High level of education: FH BFI Vienna is renowned for its study programmes that focus on the practical application of knowledge. Teaching is provided by professors with many years of experience in their fields, ensuring that students have access to up-to-date knowledge and the latest trends in business and finance.
- International atmosphere: The university actively cooperates with many European and global educational institutions, which creates a truly international environment for students. This promotes cultural exchange and allows students to establish useful contacts with colleagues from different countries.
- Practical orientation: The university’s programmes are focused on training specialists who are ready to meet the challenges of the modern labour market. Students have the opportunity to participate in internships and projects with actual companies, which allows them to apply their knowledge in practice while studying.
- Modern infrastructure: FH BFI Vienna offers its students access to modern learning resources, including libraries, laboratories and computer labs, which ensures comfortable and effective learning.
- Cultural richness of Vienna: Vienna is a city with a rich history and culture that offers many opportunities to spend your free time. Vienna is regularly recognised as one of the best cities to live in due to its safety, infrastructure and high quality of life.
The competition for studying under the Erasmus+ programme at FH BFI Vienna in the spring semester of the academic year 2024/2025 will open in autumn 2024, follow the announcements.
It should be recalled that the students of the educational programme “International Economic Relations”, speciality 292 International Economic Relations of Educational and Research Institute of Finance, Economics, Management and Law of National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic” – master’s student Kseniia Kolomiets and second-year student Veronika Melnyk of Educational and Research Institute of Finance, Economics, Management and Law of the National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic” studied under the Erasmus+ Credit Academic Mobility Programme at the leading university in Vienna, University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna, during the autumn semester of the 2023/2024 academic year. You can also read about their experience of studying at this higher education institution here.
A civil engineering student recently completed her academic year under the Erasmus+ programme in Slovakia, Vice-Rector of Poltava Polytechnic presented the achievements of the university at the European Conference of Science Centres and Museums of Science, a scientist and students of Polytechnic took part in the International Summit for Women in Tech & IT, 5 Polytechnic teachers successfully completed an internship at a leading Romanian university, scientists of Educational and Research Institute of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Land Management of the National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic” Olha Harkava and Liudmyla Shevchenko successfully completed an internship under the Erasmus+ academic mobility programme at Poznan University of Technology, and Associate Professor of the Department of Germanic Philology and Translation Anna Pavelieva was elected for the third time as the External Communications Coordinator at Eurodoc, the European Council of Doctoral Candidates and Junior Researchers.
It should be noted that students of Poltava Polytechnic have the opportunity to study abroad under the grant programmes of credit academic mobility for a semester or a whole academic year at the leading universities of Austria, Greenland, Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Finland, and the Czech Republic.
For more information about the current academic mobility programmes, please contact the International Relations Department (room 320-F, interoffice@nupp.edu.ua) or the Coordinator of International Cooperation of National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic” – Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Germanic Philology and Translation Anna Kostiantynivna Pavelieva (room 310-C, email: kunsite.zi@gmail.com, phone: +3-8-(095)-91-08-192).
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