The document summarizes information about the University of Liechtenstein. It describes the university as having a friendly atmosphere with direct professor contact. It emphasizes the university's small class sizes, innovative teaching methods, and focus on practical subjects. The university is located in the principality of Liechtenstein, which provides students an exceptional learning environment and career prospects in the attractive local employment market.
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Personal
> Pleasant, friendly atmosphere
> Direct contact with professors and personal academic
support
> Staff-student ratio virtually unsurpassed in Europe
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Exceptional
> Top-class education: certified Swiss quality standards,
excellence in teaching and research
> Strong focus on subjects with high practical relevance,
preparing students for future careers
> Work in small groups, innovative teaching methods,
quality rather than quantity
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Princely
> Unique learning environment and leisure options
> Exceptional setting in the Principality of Liechtenstein
> Outstanding career prospects in an attractive
employment market
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1200 students
1:12 docent/student-ratio
(average for BSc and MSc programs)
2 BSc, 4 MSc, 2 PhD programs in
Architecture and Business Economics
9. Area of Liechtenstein
160 sq km/61.8 sq miles
6th smallest country worldwide
Population
36‚842 inhabitants
Capital
Vaduz
Language
The official language is German. The
spoken language is an Alemannic
dialect.
Religion
80% Roman Catholic, 7.3% Protestant
Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)
Trade Relation
Member of the EWR since 1992
Facts and figures
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1961
Engineering College
1993
recognized as
„Fachhochschule“
2005
recognized as
„Hochschule“
2008
Doctoral programmes
2011
University of
Liechtenstein
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Finding answers to society‘s challenges.
Worldwide competition
of ideas and talent
Sustainability in terms of
energy, natural resources
Demographic changesKnowledge society
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Organization
Institute
AR
Architecture
& Planning
Institute
ENT
Entrepre-
neurship
Institute
FDL
Financial
Services
Institute
WI
Information
Systems
Area
ZD
Central
Services
Graduate School
Knowledge Transfer
Bachelor’s degree programmes
Master’s and Doctoral degree programmes
Undergraduate Studies
Research
Continuing Education
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Figures – academic year 2012/2013
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Students
Bachelor
Master/PhD
Knowledge
Transfer projects
Participants of
meetings,
seminars etc.
5000
Research projectsStudents
continuing
education
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Sustainable Planning and Construction
Growth and Complexity
Wealth Management
Business Process Management
Research areas. Focused. International.
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Bachelor‘s degree program in business
economics
6 Semester, 180 ECTS
BSc
Business Administration
> International Financial Services
> International Management and Entrepreneurship
> Information Management and Information
Technology
MSc PhD
min. 3 years4 Sem., 120 ECTS
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MSc Arch
4 Sem., 120 ECTS
PhD
min. 3 years
6 Semester, 180 ECTS
BSc Arch
EU–notified studies Architect
Bachelor‘s degree program in architecture
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Graduate degree programs
6 Sem.
Business
Admini-
stration
Architecture
BSc
Architecture and Planning
Business Economics
PhD
min. 6 Semester
Architecture
Banking and Financial Management
Entrepreneurship
> Major Entrepreneurial Finance
> Major Family Business
IT and Business Process Management
MSc / MSc Arch
4 Semester, 120 ECTS
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International campus. 40+ nationalities.
> International Office provides services to exchange students:
- Introduction Week
- Buddy Assistance
- German lessons
- Day-to-day support
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> 2 buildings, total of 36 single rooms and
18 double rooms, shared bathrooms and kitchens
> 2 minutes walk from university, 2 min. from
bus station
> Single room: € 450.- / Double room € 290.-
Student dormitory
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> The cost of living in Liechtenstein is roughly the same as in Switzerland:
Rent including utilities CHF 550.-
Telephone/Mobile CHF 50.-
Food CHF 400.-
Health insurance/insurance CHF 100.-
Clothing, laundry, hygiene CHF 70.-
Leisure, spending money CHF 200.-
> Figures can vary tremendously on an individual basis, the minimum expected cost of living
for students living in Liechtenstein amounts to around CHF 1,500 per month.
What does it cost?
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Student organizations
> Organize sporting and cultural activities, participation in international competitions, social
activities and parties
> Provide support in academic life and career opportunities