Main building of the University of Vienna Source: provided by Anna Zagorodnyuk Anna Zagorodnyuk from Novosibirsk. After school, she decided to go to university not in her hometown or even in the capital, but abroad. The graduate spent a long time choosing a country and settled on Austria. Anna told the NGS.RU correspondent about the difficulties she faced during admission and studies, Anya Zagorodnyuk decided to fulfill the dream of many teenagers – to go to a foreign university. In 2022, she graduated from school with an in-depth study of subjects of the artistic and aesthetic cycle, but on the Unified State Exam she passed only two subjects required for the certificate: Russian language and the basics of mathematics. Anya did not study at Russian universities, and the results of the Unified State Exam are not important abroad. Anya is a goal-oriented girl: from the age of 14, she knew for sure that she would get a higher education abroad. Since childhood, her parents told their daughter that if she wanted, she could get a quality education abroad and build a career there. — At the age of 14, I went abroad for the first time. I lived in London for a month and studied English at Queen Mary University (Queen Mary University of London is considered prestigious – Ed.). I really liked it, and I decided to immerse myself in the subject and started looking for where to go,” says the girl Mova Hall of the University of Vienna Source: provided by Anna Zagorodnyuk At first, Anna wanted to study at a university in the Czech Republic, but in 2022, the country closed its borders. Then she entered England, but there were problems with a visa, and the girl began to prepare documents to study in Slovakia, periodically traveling to the neighboring capital of Austria, Vienna. After several trips, Anna was so inspired by the people, architecture, ecology and quality of education that she thought about moving to this country. The option turned out to be even more profitable, and after a while Anna entered the Universität Wien (University of Vienna). According to EduRank (a service that objectively evaluates the activities of colleges on social networks), the University of Vienna ranks first in Vienna for 2024 and Austria, 22nd in Europe and 97th in the world. The student chose the university because of the large number of areas in which she can study. Here we found what was perfect for Anna: “Theatre, Film and Media Studies”. This is a theoretical discipline, it is related to journalism and criticism. After completing my studies, I will be eligible to work in a wide range of professional fields that require an analytical understanding of the historical context, aesthetics of film and the media. I will be able to work in the artistic, organizational and mediation fields of theater, film and the media. I will also be responsible for scientific and administrative activities in government agencies related to culture, in research institutes. Most graduates organize exhibitions in galleries or work as journalists, critics and in the film industry as program directors,” says Anya. The program in Europe is larger: schoolchildren study for an average of 12 years, not 11, as in Russia. When entering a university, there is a preparatory department, where they improve their German language skills and study subjects that do not coincide with the school curriculum. Anya studied there to enter a bachelor’s degree, where she still has 3 years ahead of her. The university library, where all students can do their homework. The study schedule allows you to either extend the term of study or shorten it to 1.5 years, increasing the workload and number of subjects. The main thing is to complete the system of “credits” – tests that are given (awarded) for each completed work and exam. Since you make your own schedule and choose how many subjects you will study in a semester, you must take into account an important point: you must earn at least 30 “credits” per semester, i.e. for the entire period of study – 180. This is the minimum. number that can be obtained by visiting departments, passing all the work, exams and seminar assignments. In addition, these “credits” must be presented to the local authorities when renewing your residence permit. If you do not get 30 “credits” in a semester, you may have problems – The main advantage of the university is the opportunity to study in several programs and pay for only one. After graduation, you can get as many degrees as the number of programs you have completed. “I plan to get a second degree in psychology,” says the heroine. The main staircase of the university is impressive. in Austria. However, Anna does not intend to remain just a bachelor, she also plans to enter the master’s program; She has not yet decided which university: I am considering both Vienna and the UK. Anya loves visiting museums, art galleries and exhibitions in Vienna Source: provided by Anna Zagorodnyuk A certificate of knowledge of the German language was required for admission. language at level A2. Anya had a month to study it in order to have time to send the documents to the university. On May 30, she started her studies, and on July 1, she flew to Samara, the most convenient city to pass the exam faster. “It was a risk: if I pass, we’ll submit the documents, if not, we’ll have to think about something else. It was an interesting experience,” says Anya. The girl successfully passed the exam, received a certificate, which she sent to the university, and continued studying the language. The Danube flows through Vienna. Not many documents were needed for admission: a completed application form from the university with a translation into German, a certified certificate with an appendix, photographs, a certificate confirming knowledge of the language, and the results of an online test for self-assessment. This is a mandatory procedure for each candidate, which shows how well the chosen specialty suits him or her – something like career guidance work. The institute is filled with works of art, it was interesting and useful – you yourself try to complete the tasks that will be during your studies, you will learn how to conveniently combine them with work, and much more. This is the test that the admissions committee pays attention to, the main thing is to get 70-80%. Otherwise, the committee has a lot of questions about the reasons for entering a faculty that does not suit you,” Anya explains. While taking the test, candidates watch short interviews with high school students in the areas they have chosen. Anna’s admission program does not require an entrance exam, but if there is one, it is taken after completing school subjects. Students also sometimes send some separate documents: for example, about their level of English proficiency, so that they do not have to pass it on the “Life in Vienna” courses. Studying in the Austrian capital unexpectedly turned out to be cheaper than in her native Novosibirsk. Source: provided by Anna Zagorodnyuk According to Anya, she will have to pay 745 euros per semester (about 70 thousand rubles at the exchange rate until June 23). This is cheaper than for a similar period of study at many faculties of Novosibirsk universities. The cost of language courses depends on the language level: if the student’s level is below B1 – 1490 euros (140 thousand rubles), and if higher, then 590 euros (55 thousand rubles). The girl admires Vienna and Austria in general and attracts attention to herself. high level of safety and environmental friendliness “They sort garbage here and constantly promote that more needs to be done to protect the environment,” notes Anya Art in Vienna is loved and appreciated Source: provided by Anna Zagorodnyuk quality of education and coherence of the entire education system. For example, part of the educational program can be completed online, lecture texts and notebooks are conveniently viewed on the university’s online platform. Many compare Vienna to Paris, and this is true, because the city is old, with a rich history. There is always something to do, many museums, galleries. And in general, the city is unusual, because it seems that you are somewhere out of this world,” the girl shares her impressions. There are many interesting sights in Vienna. she likes them: “with character”, but very kind. The student communicates with locals in German, but admitted that it took her a long time to get used to their accent: consonants are sometimes drawn out, sometimes swallowed. Because of this, Austrians are sometimes difficult to understand even for Germans. I study, live and work. This is what the studio where Anna lives looks like Source: live-and-study.com Anna lives in a dormitory not provided by the university. The student found it himself and submitted an application. In the dormitory, she has a studio apartment of 20 square meters. m “Renting an apartment not in a dormitory is a little more difficult, because you need a lot of explanations: why you are renting, for how long, how you will pay, with what money, etc.,” the girl says. To study in Vienna, Anya received a student visa D for 3 months. During this time, she had to apply for a residence permit, which she successfully completed by sending documents from Russia, and abroad she simply received them in hand. In Vienna, you can ride in a carriage driven by a coachman Anna Zagorodnyuk, a web designer. and a text message, but having arrived in Austria, she took a break from work and decided to fully immerse herself in her studies. “The first semester had to be devoted not only to studying, but also to documents, because there is a lot of bureaucracy here. From the next semester, I will definitely start combining studies with work,” the heroine shares her plans. Anna also hopes for a scholarship – a student can apply for it from the first year of a bachelor’s degree. Money is given for academic success, playing in a sports team or winning a competition. The scholarship is also received by those in need – people who cannot pay for tuition, but have certain achievements.
A candidate from Russia spoke about studying at the University of Vienna – June 30, 2024
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