IMC Fachhochschule Krems
University of Missouri-St. Louis Exchange Program in Austria
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Fachhochschule Krems
University of Applied A great program for students interested in international business, foreign trade, project management, or tourism studies. |
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What is it like there?
Krems is a university town rich in tradition and is characterized by its
9,000 plus students. The town’s flair and the cultural and leisure
activities it offers makes students feel at home and enjoy their university
years here. Everywhere you go you are surrounded by 1,000 years of history
– on the streets and in the squares, in the old monasteries and churches
and in the town houses and forts. A walk through Krems and Stein is always
worth it and afterwards you can relax and enjoy the open-air cafes, restaurants
and taverns. Krems also has one of the most beautiful and lively pedestrian
areas in Austria where shopping in the old town becomes a real experience.
IMC Fachhochschule Krems was established in 1994 and has over 1,500 students from around the world. IMC Krems prides itself on small class size, project-related work, international teaching faculty, and hands-on experience. It is an ideal place to study international business.
What will I study?
At IMC-Krems students may take courses taught in English or German. Courses
taught in English are offered in the following areas (look for the "Folder" in the "download" section): Export-Oriented
Management and Tourism
Management & Leisure Industry. Types of courses
include marketing, business administration, trade, economics, etc. To
see a list of classes, click on "International Students Guide"
from this website.
Classes are taught in the Piaristengasse,
the heart of old-town Krems in beautiful historic buildings.
What is the language of instruction?
Students may take all of their coursework in English in the Export-Oriented
Management and Tourism
Management & Leisure Industry programs. Go to the international students page and click on "International Students Course Guide" for complete course descriptions and schedules. A German course is available
for students to improve on their existing knowledge or learn new German language skills.
Where will I live?
Students may live in shared apartments or in a student residence. Apartments
are shared with others students but you have your own bedroom. Apartments
will be at most a fifteen minute walk from campus. The student residence, Europazentrum
Krems, is a 7 minute walk from the IMC. Single and double rooms are
available. All rooms have a shower, WC, telephone and satellite connections,
and free internet connections. Daily breakfast is included in the rent.
The residence also offers a laundry room, TV room, table tennis, foosball,
and bicycle storage. Living here offers easy access to city buses and
just a ten-minute walk to the main train station in Krems.
For 2008-2009, shared apartment prices are approximately 300-340 euros plus utilities. A single room in the residence is 295-325 euros and a shared room is 230-290 euros.
When can I go?
Because the academic calendar is different from the calendar at UMSL,
students may study abroad during the winter semester only or the entire
academic year.
Approximate Semester Dates:
Fall: September 15 - January 30
Winter: February 15 - June 15
Check the IMC's website for exact dates.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and be a
junior, or senior. Students should have a business-related major or minor.
As courses are taught in English, German is not a prerequisite.
How can I learn more?
Visit the IMC
Fachhochschule Krems website. You can also visit the Study Abroad
Office in 261 MSC to browse brochures and catalogs or make an appointment
to discuss this program with a study abroad advisor.
How much does it cost?
Below are the 2008-2009 estimated costs for one semester (4 months) at IMC Fachhochscule Krems
compared to a semester at UM-St. Louis. When you participate in a UM-St. Louis exchange program, like IMC Krems, you continue to pay UMSL tuition and may use your financial aid. In addition, both CIS and external scholarships are available.
| IMC Krems | UM-St. Louis | |
| Educational Fees1 | $2,947.20 | $2,947.20 |
| Information Technology Fee | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Student Facility, Activity, & Health Fee | $0.00 | $418.68 |
| Housing2 | $2,000.00 | $2,805.00 |
| Meals3 | $1,900.00 | $1,698.00 |
| Airfare | $1,400.00 | |
| Books | $150.00 | $400.00 |
| Miscellaneous4 | $400.00 | |
| Total Estimated Cost5 | $8,943.60 | $8,415.28 |
1 Educational fees are based on 12 credit hours. Non-resident fees may apply.
2 Housing cost based on single room.
3 UMSL cost based on Option 3 Plus Meal Plan.
4 Includes transportation and mandatory international insurance.
5 Please note that expenses are ESTIMATES. Costs vary depending on the exchange rate, the inflation rate, individual spending habits, and amount of extra travel. The cost estimate above does not include personal expenses or independent travel, which vary widely from student to student.
Last modified May 20, 2008