Studying safely
The University is a large community. Students, academics and admin-istrative staff meet on site and digitally. The following website provides tips and information and the most important contact points for working and studying successfully together.
Studying safely - an overview
Emergency text message for students
The emergency text message service notifies you directly via text message in case of a sudden emergency (such as a major fire) at a location of the University of Vienna. It thus helps ensure safe university operations.
How does it work?
Students can register for the emergency text message service on a voluntary basis with their private phone number on u:space. You can deregister from the service at any time.
Further information such as about data protection is available on u:space and in the Data Protection Declaration of the University of Vienna.
Studying safely on-site.
The buildings of the University of Vienna are subject to rules, such as the House Rules or the Laboratory and Workshop Regulations in laboratories. For your own and other people’s safety, information about the procedure in case of fire or accidents is available.
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Security
Accidents & emergencies
Do not give thieves a chance!
Do not leave your personal belongings unattended in public areas of the University of Vienna.
This also applies to Student Spaces and course rooms.
In the event of theft, you can report it to any police station.
Studying safely online.
Students spend a lot of time in the digital realm, for example, to participate in courses, to research literature at the library or to interact with fellow students. The following information aims to contribute to your safety online.
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Security on the Internet
Conduct on the Internet
Working and studying safely together.
Participating, asking questions, considering issues from different perspectives and interacting with others are central aspects of studying, but can also lead to conflict. You can contact the following organisational units to seek help for yourself or for all conflict parties, or to establish a network that can help you in case of problems.
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Counselling services
Safely navigating the legal basics.
To safely navigate through your studies, it is important to know the legal framework conditions for your own and other people’s actions. The following links provide basic information about studying in accordance with legal regulations.
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Basics
- Universities Act (in German)
- Statutes
- Guidelines, regulations
Information & counselling
- Directorates of studies
- Office of the Studienpräses
- Legal counselling provided by the Austrian National Union of Students at the University of Vienna
- Ombuds office for students
- MOOC:Rechtlich sicher forschen (conducting research on a sound legal basis)
- MOOC:Rechtlich sicher publizieren ( publishing on a sound legal basis)
The following rules apply at the University of Vienna:
No smoking.
The only thing that is smoking here are our brains.
It is prohibited to handle flames or flammable liquids.
Drinking enough water will keep you fit and alert.
Access restrictions: stay away from the marked hazard zones.
Icon: Use the University’s study spaces and Student Spaces. (student while reading)
Use the University’s study spaces and Student Spaces.
Animals are not allowed inside. Exceptions apply to guide, assistance and other service dogs.
You can bring along your lucky charm.
Be quiet.
Science-based, respectful and appreciative discussions are expressly wanted.
Sports equipment may not be used inside the buildings.
Please train your mind as much as you want here.
It is prohibited to wear, carry or bring weapons of any kind to the University.
A razor-sharp mind is the only weapon allowed.
Not sure where to turn for help?
In addition to the security management team and the porters, you can also contact the StudiesServiceCenters (SSC)/StudiesServiceUnits (SSS), your teachers and the employees of the different organisational units in case of incidents.