Internationalization @ Home

You don't have the opportunity to undertake a longer stay abroad, or you would like to prepare for your time abroad? Then take the chance to strengthen your intercultural skills in Innsbruck. MCI offers a variety of opportunities for this:

International Semester at MCI: As an alternative to a semester abroad at one of our partner universities, you can spend your international semester at MCI. You will take MCI courses in English, together with students from all over the world.
International Course Offer: MCI offers additional courses, primarily taught by international lecturers, with incoming students as participants. Take advantage of this opportunity and join these courses!
Buddy Program: Support our incoming students as they settle into life in Innsbruck and at MCI—make new friends and improve your language skills.
Tandem Programm: Improve your foreign language skills through casual chats with international students.
Badge International Career Skills: Enrich your personal career profile with MCI badges.
ULYSSEUS Virtual Mobility: Discover the diverse extracurricular opportunities offered by our European University ULYSSEUS.

International Course Offer

The International Relations Office offers MCI students the possibility to participate in the International Program. The courses in our International Program are taught by lecturers from all over the world and give an insight into current Business topics.

Acquire credits; Experience internationalization@home by taking classes with our international students from partner universities.

Course fees:
€130 for a 3 ECTS course
€150 for a 4 ECTS course
€170 for a 5 ECTS course

Register at incoming@mci.edu

We look forward to welcoming you in our International Program!

Information Sheet for International Program (pdf | 52.75K )

Check out the courses here

Buddy Program

The MCI International Relations Office is continuously looking for motivated MCI students to support our international students at the beginning of the semester (or even beforehand).

Why should I become a buddy for international students?

As a buddy, I have the unique opportunity to enjoy an international atmosphere, make new friends from all over the world, and improve my foreign language skills (English and other languages).

What are my duties as a buddy?

As a buddy, I support approximately 10 international students upon their arrival in Innsbruck and assist them with bureaucratic and everyday matters during their first days or weeks. This includes tasks such as: picking them up upon arrival in Innsbruck, registering at the registration office, opening a bank account, purchasing an IVB semester ticket/Vorteilscard, registering with the health insurance provider, etc.

The tasks will be discussed in detail during a brief orientation session.

Do I get paid as a buddy?

As a buddy, I receive a small hourly wage (up to the current marginal earnings threshold) and will be employed on a marginal basis for one or two months. Additionally, I receive a one-time travel allowance. Detailed information (such as current hourly rates, etc.) can be found in the respective call for applications for the winter or summer semester on mci4me.

The activity can also be credited as an elective for the "International Career Skills" badge.

When will I be active as a buddy?

The majority of international students arrive in Innsbruck shortly before the start of the semester (which varies depending on the study program). Therefore, as a buddy, I should be in Innsbruck and available approximately two weeks prior to the semester start. My work is mostly flexible in terms of scheduling, though some administrative tasks may need to be completed in the mornings.

Winter Semester (September or October)
Since semester start dates vary by study program, there are two time periods during the winter semester when I can work as a buddy. It is possible to apply for just one period (A or B) or for both periods (A and B):

Period A (September):
As a buddy for Period A, I should be available online by mid-August at the latest and on-site in Innsbruck by the end of August.
Period B (October):
As a buddy for Period B, I should be available online by mid-September at the latest and on-site in Innsbruck by the end of September.

Summer Semester (March)
As a buddy for the summer semester, I should be available online by mid-February at the latest and on-site in Innsbruck by the end of February.

Which skills should I have as a buddy?

Sociability and openness towards international students
Willingness to help
Fluent German skills (native speaker or C2 level)
Good English skills and enjoyment of speaking the language
Good knowledge of MCI
Familiarity with navigating the city of Innsbruck
Organizational talent
EU citizenship

How can I apply?

The respective call for applications, including current application deadlines for the position in the winter or summer semester, can usually be found in April (for winter) or September (for summer) on www.mci4me.at.

I submit my application online:
https://tasks.mci.edu/de/anmeldung/form/tutorinnen-tutoren-fuer-internationale-studierende-gesucht

For questions, I can contact: incoming@mci.edu.