Mission statement
Internationality is the future of business.More and more companies are demanding that employees possess outstanding foreign language skills as a basic requirement for long-term success. Foreign language skills are no longer merely "additional qualifications" in the business world. Due to the emerging markets in Eastern Europe, not only English but also Slavic languages are playing an increasingly significant role in this context.
The FHWien University of Applied Sciences provides its students with numerous opportunities to acquire foreign language skills in combination with intercultural skills outside of the usual specialist curricula. This highly practice-oriented foreign language instruction mainly targets students who:
- enjoy discovering new languages and cultures
- are interested in foreign languages and cultures
- intend to complete a semester or an internship abroad
- are considering the possibility of pursuing a career abroad
- wish to improve their future career prospects
The foreign language programmes at the FHWien University of Applied Sciences of WKW adhere to the following criteria:
- Learning and teaching objectives as well as competence levels are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- Preparation for internationally recognised language examinations is integrated into the curricula.
- Students can take those examinations on a voluntary basis.
- Instruction methods are based on an action-oriented and communicative approach.
- Instructors are selected according to clearly defined criteria.
- Quality is ensured by means of regular evaluation.
