East Asian Economy and Society (EcoS)

First Semester at EcoS

Welcome to EcoS! This page provides information for students, who are about to start the programme in the upcoming winter semester. 

Important note: Shortly after the start of each winter semester in October, we organize an EcoS Kickoff Meeting for all new students during which we provide an overview of the programme and share tips to get you started. Please frequently check your webmail inbox to stay up to date.

Information for Your Start at EcoS

  • University Resources

    u:space: Central administration hub for your student account, including course registration, financial matters, and personal documents. 

    moodle: Platform for course resources, course schedules, communication with your lecturers and classmates. 

    u:cloud: Free cloud storage for students, hosted by the University of Vienna.

    u:search: Search engine of the library, including e-theses, e-journals, books, databases, and more. 

    AcadCloud: Software for free or at special prices (e.g., Microsoft 365). 

  • Stay Connected

    EcoS News: For news at and around EcoS, including events, calls for applications, scholarships, and more, make sure to monitor the news section of our website. 

    EcoS LinkedIn Account

    EcoS Facebook Student Group

    EcoS Students WhatsApp Group: Please request an invite from your student representatives.

     

  • Living in Vienna

    In addition to applying to our programme in a timely manner, non-EU/EEA citizens must apply for a student resident permit. This is a mandatory requirement to live and study in Austria for periods longer than six months. We strongly encourage you to look at the requirements for this application even before you receive your admission notification from the University of Vienna, because many of the required documents must be officially translated, legalised and/or notarised. 

    Further links:

     

How to Apply for Courses

  • 1. Choose your classes

    The amount of work involved in the EcoS MA amounts to 120 ECTS credits. This corresponds to an expected period of 4 semesters, with the possibility to extend your studies for 2 more regular semesters.

    Good to know:

    • Your admission letter is valid for the whole academic year, which means that you can start your studies at EcoS in winter or summer semester. The availability of courses varies depending on the semester.

    • Introductory language courses start in the winter term of the academic year. The work load is heavy, so it is recommended to not overload yourself. The amount of ECTS points recommended per semester is 30 (totaling 4 semesters of study).

  • 2. Enroll for your classes

    In order to register for courses and exams, you need an active u:account as well as a valid admission to a degree programme at the University of Vienna: Registration for courses and examinations. Most EcoS courses will start from the first week in October. Please make sure to check the course registration period for each course in the u:find course directory. 

    Important note: Most courses in the EcoS program use continuous assessment (prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltungen). To pass these courses, you must fulfill multiple requirements throughout the semester (such as attendance, presentations, or term papers). As long as you are enrolled in the course, no separate registration for exams is required. You can check the type of assessment (continuous/non-continuous) on the u:find. 

I Need Help! Who Do I Contact?

Please make sure to review the relevant resources and guides on our website before reaching out to us.

Who

What

How to Contact

EcoS Team

General information about the EcoS programme.

ecos@univie.ac.at

EcoS Student Representatives

Questions concerning the student life in Vienna and student-organised events. Also, feel free to reach out to your representatives if you encounter any problems during your studies.

stv.ecos@oeh.univie.ac.at

Course Lecturer

Questions related to a specific course.

See course description on u:find or moodle

Directorate of Studies (SPL)

Study matters concerning approval of credits, substitution of seminars, the electronic record of examination, among others.

Stefanie Yu, BA MA (stefanie.yu@univie.ac.at)

Secretariat of the Department of East Asian Studies

Room reservation for your EcoS Defensio.

Lisa Scheidl, BA MA (sinologie.ostasien@univie.ac.at)

ZID (IT Team)

Questions concerning IT-related issues and your u:account.

helpdesk.zid@univie.ac.at