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–     increasing the number of highly qualified ICT professionals,

–     enhancing diversity in the Federal State of Carinthia and at the University of Klagenfurt,

–     increasing the number of international students at the University of Klagenfurt, and

–     promoting the University of Klagenfurt’s internationalization efforts.

In cooperation with the Carinthian Chamber of Commerce (WKO) and Federation of Austrian Industries (IV), scholarship holders will be supported in finding a paid internship in the first year of their Master’s degree programme. Scholarship holders shall be enabled to finance the second year of their Master’s degree programme with a paid internship, which is also part of the curriculum.

Based on an agreement with the University of Klagenfurt, the Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research – OeAD has published the call for applications and will accompany the selection process, award the scholarships and offer its services to the selected scholarship holders before and during their stay in Austria.

–       want to pursue one of the following Master’s degree programmes at the University of Klagenfurt:

·         Master in Mathematics

·         Master in Game Studies and Engineering

·         Master in Informatics

·         Master in Information Management

·         Master in Information and Communications Engineering (ICE):

–       Branch of Study Autonomous Systems and Robotics

–       Branch of Study Networks and Communications

–       Branch of Study Business Engineering

–     have completed a Bachelor’s degree relevant for one of the Master’s degree programmes listed above in one of the listed countries/regions of origin,

–     can prove very good English language skills (depending on the desired study programme B2 or C1, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR) and

–     are not resident in Austria at the time of application

*countries where the applicants completed a Bachelor’s degree relevant for one of the Master’s degree programmes listed above

·         One-time lump sum for travel costs between EUR 25 and EUR 600

*The grant is meant to support students during their stay in Austria in their first year of studies. Additional own funds are required. Applicants from third countries/regions (non-EU/EEA countries/regions or Switzerland) may need to provide proof of additional funds to the Austrian residence authority when applying for a “residence permit – student”. The required amount may vary depending on the applicant’s age, individual costs for rent, health insurance and other liabilities.

The scholarship is awarded only in combination with the admission to one of the above listed degree programmes at University of Klagenfurt. Scholarship holders will be exempted from paying tuition fees for the Master’s degree programme at the University of Klagenfurt and will be provided assistance when booking accommodation and applying for student health insurance in Austria.

ü  Completed application form for admission to one of the Master´s degree programmes listed above

ü  For applicants from non-EU countries/regions:
Proof of admission to their selected programme of study at a state or state-recognised university in their home country/regions-“eligibility letter”(does not apply for Master’s degree programme Game Studies and Engineering, said degree programme entails a special admission procedure)

ü  Bachelor Certificate** and Transcript of Records of Bachelor’s degree programme

ü  Complete Bachelor Thesis (copy of original)

ü  Abstract of Bachelor Thesis in German or English

ü  Proof of English skills: Level B2 or C1. For Master’s degree programme in Game Studies and Engineering C1 level is required. (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR)

ü  Scan of passport (data page with name and photo)

ü  Two letters of recommendation by university lecturers from the university at which the Bachelor’s degree is being pursued/was earned (stamped by the faculty/department)

*Documents for scholarship application do not have to be legalized when applying for the scholarship. However, if awarded the scholarship, candidates must submit legalized admission documents (whether legalization is required depends on which country the documents were issued in).

**In the case that applicants haven’t completed their Bachelor’s degree at the time of application, a Transcript of Records will suffice.
Please note: Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.