News from EcoS

This section compiles all of the news from the EcoS program. You can also see the articles according to the following categories: EcoS up to Date or EcoS in the News.

If you are interested in keeping up-to-date with student-organized events, please make sure to monitor the social media accounts managed by our student representatives

02.07.2020
 

Congratulations to the 35 students from 16 countries that have been accepted to EcoS! Read more about what comes ahead concerning finalizing your...

EcoS Updates
29.06.2020
 

Dear EcoS applicants, we are pleased to inform you that the selection process has successfully been finalized.

EcoS Updates
26.06.2020
 

The University of Vienna (Department of East Asian Studies) seeks to fill the position from 01.09.2020 to 30.04.2021.

EcoS Updates
17.06.2020
 

The interview, featured by ORF's ZIB Nacht, focuses on DPRK's decision to blow up their liaison office with South Korea, located in Kaesong.

EcoS Online
29.05.2020
 

Upcoming Virtual Discussion: “Corona: Die Pandemie in Ostasien”

We are pleased to share with you the invitation to participate in the virtual discussion “Corona: Die Pandemie in Ostasien”, organized by the...

EcoS Updates
01.05.2020
 

This past week, Prof. Rüdiger Frank was interviewed by diverse media on the different rumours about the North Korean leader.

EcoS Online
28.04.2020
 

The uspace platform is currently unavailable for students and those who want to upload their application documents for the upcoming academic year.

EcoS Updates
14.04.2020
 

On April 13, the news platform '38North' published and article from Prof. Rüdiger Frank, titled "The 2020 Parliamentary Session in North Korea:...

EcoS Online
06.04.2020
 

ARD's Morgenmagazine explains how other countries deal with the Coronavirus pandemic, including the DPRK.

EcoS Online
10.03.2020
 

No courses and/or examinations with physical presence will be held at the University of Vienna from Wednesday, 11 March 2020 until and including...

EcoS Updates
10.03.2020
 

Due to the recent measures implemented by the Austrian Government in order to reduce the spread of Coronavirus, Ostasientag has been cancelled.

EcoS Updates
09.03.2020
 

We would like to remind you about the upcoming Ostasientag, which takes place on Thursday, 12 March.

EcoS Updates
02.03.2020
 

Additional information about Coronavirus, in light of recent developments

The Department of East Asian Studies has published some important guidelines for its students and lecturers, concerning Covid-19.

EcoS Updates
21.02.2020
 

Our Director of Studies (SPL 15) has made a recent announcement, concerning the transition to EcoS' new curriculum.

EcoS Updates
20.02.2020
 

The registration period for EcoS courses ends on February 26 at 10:00 am.

EcoS Updates