WUS Austria: Services for International Students—Advising, Scholarships, Exchange, and Integration

WUS Austria (World University Service) is a non-profit supporting international student mobility and academic cooperation. Core services:

Student Advisory Services: Academic counseling, personal support, career guidance, scholarship/financial aid navigation.
Information Clearinghouse: Database on Austrian higher education, scholarships (database: grants.at), recognition procedures. Workshops, info sessions.
German/English Language Courses: Pre-study, semester, summer; cultural orientation (Austrian Life, academic culture).
Exchange & Mobility Programs: Erasmus+, CEEPUS, bilateral agreements. Partner matching, application support, grant administration.
Scholarship Administration: Manages Ernst Mach Grants, Franz Werfel Grants, APPEAR (Austrian Partnership Programme in Higher Education), bilateral scholarships.
Internship Placement: Austrian/international internships; CV prep, interview coaching, legal compliance.
Social & Cultural Events: Integration mixers, excursions, alumni networking, holiday programs.
Research & Advocacy: Studies on student mobility, recognition, social dimension; policy input to BMWFW (Ministry), OEAD, EU.