FACT-SHEET OF THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, LINZ DIOCESE
2021/22
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NFORMATION UNIVERSITY Name of Institution Private Pädagogische Hochschule der Diözese LinzAddress Salesianumweg 3, A-4020 Linz, Austria
Website https://www.phdl.at/en
Head of Institution Rector Franz Keplinger, Mag. Dr.
Erasmus Code A LINZ04
INTERNATIONAL
OFFICE
Name of International Office Zentrum für Internationale Bildungskooperationen Website https://www.phdl.at/en/international
Head of International Office Vice-Rector Berta Leeb, Mag. BEd.
Coordinator for Incomings Students
Reiter Gerda-Hildeborg, Mag.
gerda.reiter@ph-linz.at Phone: 0043 732 77 26 66-4333 Office Hours
Coordinator for Incoming Students
Wednesday 11.00-12.40 Thursday 11.00-12.40
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ATTERS ACADEMICCALENDAR
Orientation Sessions for the Winter semester
last week of September Winter semester 1 October – 31 January Exam week winter semester 1st week of February Orientation Sessions for the
Summer semester
last week of February Summer semester 1 March – 30 June Exam week summer semester 1st week of July
Holidays Christmas: 18/12/2021 – 07/01/2022 Semester break: February, weeks 2+3 Easter: 09/04/2022 – 18/04/2022
Website Academic Calendar https://www.phdl.at/service/studienbetrieb/studientermine NOMINATION How to nominate via email to coordinator gerda.reiter@ph-linz.at
Deadline winter semester 15th April Deadline summer semester 15th November
APPLICATION How to apply via online tool, nominees will receive a link Deadline winter semester 15th May
Deadline summer semester 15th December LEARNING
AGREEMENT
How to send the Learning Agreement
via email exchange
Erasmus-form for EU-countries only Deadline winter semester 15th August
Deadline summer semester 15th January
STUDY PROGRAMMES AND COURSES STUDY
PROGRAMMES
Fields of study QTS (=Qualified Teacher Status) Elementary Level (teaching < 6-yr.-olds); basic general education QTS Primary Level (teaching 6-10-yr.-olds); basic general education
QTS Secondary Level (teaching 10-18-yr.-olds); 2 subjects of choice Master studies for QTS Primary and Secondary Level
LANGUAGE MATTERS
Language Requirements Courses are generally in German, minimum German level C1
Students who do not speak any German should find enough suitable courses among the many practical subjects.
In this case, a minimum English level of B2 is required.
English for QTS Secondary Level: minimum English level B2 COURSE
INFORMATION
ECTS 1 ECTS = 2 hours/week
15 weeks/semester
1 ECTS = 30 hours/per semester Max. number of ECTS: 30
0,5/0,75 ECTS as given in the curriculum are always rounded up to the next full number:
e.g. 0,75 ECTS = 1 ECTS for Incomings Students (Erasmus-Standard: full ECTS)
Subject areas Incoming Students may enrol in all the subject areas offered at the Private University of Education, Diocese Linz and its partner institutions, provided they meet the necessary requirements.
They have access to the complete course register of the PHDL.
Specific Courses for Incomings Students
German Language courses
Austrian Studies – getting to know Austria, different programme each semester
Practical Pedagogical Studies for Incoming students
List of courses Course suggestions for students with no German: https://www.phdl.at/en/international/incomings/studying_at_ph_linz/
QTS Primary Level: complete courses under https://www.ph-online.ac.at/ph-linz/webnav.ini
Please use the following screenshots for accessing the course titles and contents and remember to click on the correct academic year in the top right hand corner in step 4!)
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QTS Secondary Level: Complete course list (“Gesamtliste aller Lehrveranstaltungen”) under
https://www.phdl.at/studium/ausbildung/lehramt_sekundarstufe/lehrveranstaltungen_sose_2021/
Please use the following screenshot for accessing the course titles and contents
Abbreviations/Subjects:
STEOP - Orientation Phase
BWG - Basic Educational Science and Practical Pedagogical Studies
BE – Creative Arts
BS – Movement and Sports
BU – Biology and Environmental Studies CH – Chemistry
DE – German
EH - Nutrition and Household EN – English
GW – Geography
GS - History, Social Studies and Citizenship Education GTT - Design: Textile-Technology
INF - IT/ Media Design
KR - Catholic Religious Education MA – Maths
ME - Music Education PH- Physics
PP – Psychology and Philosophy TG – Textile Design
Definite list of courses available for the winter semester: September Definite list of courses available for the summer semester: February Is enrolment before arrival
possible?
No.
Help is offered during the Orientation Sessions before the semester starts.
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NFORMATION FOR STUDENTS PRE-ARRIVALINFORMATION
Nearest airport Linz Airport, Vienna Airport, Salzburg Airport Pick-up-service Yes, from Linz Airport, and Linz Main Train Station
Run by volunteers
To arrange service please contact: buddy@ph-linz.at Orientation Sessions Yes – dates see above
Compulsory? - yes ACCOMMODATION Is there a students’ residence
at the Private University of Education, Diocese Linz?
Yes, the Salesianum Students’ Residence Management:
KHG – Katholische Hochschulgemeinde Linz, Mengerstraße 23, 4040 Linz E-Mail: khg-betrieb@dioezese-linz.at
Info-Telefon: +43 (0) 732 7726 66
https://www.dioezese-linz.at/institution/807510/wohnen/studierendenheimsalesianu/article/127235.html Costs: single rooms from € 320,-
Financial support for underprivileged students possible, please contact the KHG for further information.
Is housing guaranteed? A certain no. of rooms at the campus dormitory are reserved specifically for incoming students.
As long as the COV-pandemic is still ongoing, we highly recommend the Salesianum Students’ Residence.
The Salesianum is fully booked?
We will happily assist you in finding accommodation elsewhere, please contact: gerda.reiter@ph-linz.at
COST OF LIVING See https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Austria
INSURANCE We kindly ask the student to make adequate insurance arrangements from home, as most countries have their own requirements. We will be happy to assist you, should you wish to take out an insurance in Austria.
See also https://oead.at/en/to-austria/entry-and-residence/
ADDITIONAL COSTS Student’s Union Membership Fee
€ 20,30 Austrian Studies Excursions free
Other excursions in the curriculum
Students need to pay for some other excursions, especially for destinations abroad.
SUPPORT FOR EXCHANGE
STUDENTS
Coordinator for incoming students Buddy-programme: buddy@ph-linz.at
Professional advice and counselling, also available in English.
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The PHDL offers mostly in-person tuition with digital elements. In response to the COV-19-pandemic, we are ready to switch to digital learning any time, if needs must be.
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We also offer Blended Intensive Programmes in cooperation with certain universities. These are short term mobilities with a period of physical presence and distance learning.
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We ask for your understanding, that the PHDL does not offer purely virtual forms of exchange.
For more detailed information see:
Reiter, G.: “International Student Mobility Manual - Incoming Students”, https://www.phdl.at/en/international To follow us on facebook, please check out: https://www.facebook.com/erasmus.koordinatorin.5 ,
or search for Gerda Reiter, International OfficePrivate University of Education, Diocese Linz
Contents Fact-Sheet: G. Reiter, International Office, Private University of Education, Diocese Linz, gerda.reiter@ph-linz.at