Have you just moved to Upper Austria and would like to meet other international people in your area? The W2UA's Get-Together evening is an opportunity to socialize, meet people, and share your experiences as an international resident here in Upper Austria!

Moving to a new city/country can be very exciting and meeting new people and making friends early on is helpful in order to settle in more quickly and make your experience more enjoyable.

While stepping out of your comfort zone and finding new friends may not always be easy, the Welcome2Upper Austria's Get-Together evenings provide a safe space for international residents in Upper Austria to come together and meet people having similar experiences. Even if you have been here for a long time, you are always welcome to join us to share your experiences, and make new friends and colleagues! 

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Hosted by: KHG
Location: KHG Center, Gallery
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 
Dates: 

• October 19
• November 16
• December 14, cookies & "Punsch'" afterwards!
• January 11

Practice your German!

You may know a little German, but speaking feels a bit daunting? Let's practice together!
An opportunity for international students to come together and practice speaking German while enjoying coffee. Join in! 

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Hosted by: KHG
Location: KHG Petrinum, Cellar Bar
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dates: Wednesdays (during the semester)

This is all about community time, hanging out together, and enjoying (free) food together!
On the menu each week: Easy-to-make dishes! 
If you would like to help with cooking, please feel free to join in. If you would love to surprise your roommates with different culinary delights and create the menu yourself, please let Maria Brader know (and be sure to give her the receipt so you get reimbursed for the groceries you purchased to make the meal!).

Let's "meet and eat" together! 

Hosted by: KHG
Location: KHG Centre - Gallery (Mengerstr.23)
Time: 9:00 PM
Dates: 

• October 17, 2023
• November 21, 2023
• December 12. 2023
• January 16, 2024

If you're looking forward to spending a fun evening together with others, we have a wide variety of games to play (board games, interactive games,...) and more! 

November 23, 9.00 AM  ~ 5.00 PM
Host: International Welcome Center
Special Guests: Experts at KERN ENGINEERING CAREERS & HILL INTERNATIONAL
Location: IWC - Bank Building

There will also be other interesting workshops focusing on:

• How to write a CV
• Letter of Intent - do I need one?
• Work Permits, the RWR card & more! (ABA): Legalities
• Living & Working in Upper Austria (W2UA)

You have the option to sign up and attend individual workshops.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Ready for a job that really fits your qualifications?
Save the date: Dec 1, 9 AM - 2 PM
Location: IWC, JKU - Bank Building

We bring companies with English as part of their corporate culture to the JKU and help you find your summer internship or part-time job. 
For our Mini Job Fair at IWC, you can make individual appointments with companies specifically looking for students in your area of specialization.
This is a very special opportunity! 

You get the chance to ask interesting companies directly about open positions and the tasks of these positions! 

We are looking forward to meeting you!

December 3: 9.45 AM to approx. 4:00 PM

Host: The International Welcome Center
Departure: 10:00 AM - Kepler Hall
Return: Approx. 4:00 PM - Kepler Hall

Mauthausen was a massive, active concentration camp as part of the Third Reich in Austria between August 1938 to May 1945. The camp was liberated by the Allies in 1945. Over the seven-year period, over 190,000 people were imprisoned at the Mauthausen concentration camp and its subcamps; over 90,000 people lost their lives there.

A guide will take us through the entire complex to learn more about important historical facts that should never be forgotten.

After the guided tour, we will go to a traditional cider taverna. We are scheduled to be back in Linz by approximately 4:00 PM.

December 6, 5:00 PM
Location: Klosterhof, Landstraße 30, Linz

Welcome2Upper Austria would like to invite you to take part in an International Pub Quiz, followed by a visit to the Christmas market!
Challenge yourself with riddles, have fun, and get the joy of the season! The event serves to be a warm welcome to international students from all of the universities in Upper Austria!

December 14, beg. at 5.30 PM

Location: KHG dorm, Galerie Café - Ground Floor - right next to the campus (Mengerstraße 23, 4040 Linz)
Host: IAESTE & IWC

Let's get into the holiday spirit together!
Join us for a fun & inviting Christmas Movie Night with delicious popcorn!

Please note: The number of participants is limited!

Language Café - Hike - Camp Fire 

We would like to end the semester together. Take a little break from studying and join us to clear your head for a while.
We're starting with the Language Café in KHG gallery. 
Afterwards, we will meet in front of the IWC for a short walk (about 30 min to 1 hour) - please wear sturdy walking shoes as it may be a bit slippery. 
We'll end the day relaxing around a campfire and enjoying some small snacks. 

The KHG team and the IWC look forward to seeing you there! 

To help us plan better, please sign up by January 10 for individual program points, or for the entire afternoon. 

2:00 PM: Language Café @KHG Galerie
3:00 PM: Hike around Pferdeeisenbahn, Meeting Point @IWC
4:00 PM: Campfire & Snacks @KHG Garden

We kindly invite you to join us for coffee & cake at the International Welcome Center (IWC)!

After a short introduction of our services, important facts and info about working at the JKU and some thinks about campus life, we would like to get to know you and especially your needs, and obstacles but also pleasant memories of your start in Austria and at JKU Linz. 

There will also be time for you to share experiences with each other in a more casual atmosphere. 

In addition, we would like to give you a nicely filled Welcome Package.
The package was prepared under the motto "No Advertising!" so you can look forward to useful and tasty goodies! 

Please let us know by February 16 if you will be attending the Welcome Get-Together. If you are unable to attend the event, you can pick up your Welcome Package at the IWC during office hours until December 8. 

NEW IN TOWN? Would you like to get to know the city and its people?

Let us show you around! Or better yet, find your own way through Linz!
Explore the city of Linz in a fun & informative way! 
You'll not only discover cool places to chill and hang out, but also learn a few things about the city's history!

Groups: 4 groups | max. 8 per group
Meeting point: 4:00 PM @Kepler Hall
Duration: Scavenger Hunt, incl. dinner: Approx. 4 hours
Bring along: A sense of humor, a rain jacket, just in case.

Program Points & Costs:

• Cake & coffee break (sponsored by KHG Linz)
• Public transportation in Linz (you are responsible for transportation costs. For example, a 24-hour ticket costs €5.40)
• One drink at the end of dinner (sponsored by the IWC)

The Scavenger Hunt is a joint event organized by the IWC JKU & KHG Linz, opens an external URL in a new window!

Sign up on our website by March 1. 

Host: W2UA - Welcome2Upper Austria
Date: March 8, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Meeting Point: In front of Cloudflight at the main entrance - Huemerstraße 23, 4020 Linz (5th floor)

Are you about to graduate and interested in learning more about Upper Austrian companies that have potential job openings for international talent?
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to visit various companies!

Join us on March 8, 2023, as we visit two companies that stand for innovation and success in their respective fields.
Cloudflight , opens an external URL in a new windowand Avanade, opens an external URL in a new window will open their doors to introduce you to a potentially new workplace.

Company Visit Schedule: 
-10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Cloudflight Austria GmbH
-12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Lunch at Cloudflight
-Bus transfer from Cloudflight to Avanade
-1:30 PM-3:00 PM: Avanade Österreich GmbH, Dauphinestraße 9, 4030 Linz

Gettiing There:
By public transportation: Take Bus 45 or 46 from Mozartkreuzung (in the direction Stieglbauernstraße or Hafen), to the Gruberstraße bus stop.
On foot: Walk along Mozartstraße in the direction of Dametzstraße, turn left into Huemerstraße.

How to get back to Linz: 
At Avande GmbH, take Tram 1 from the stop "Dürerstraße" in the direction of the JKU Universität.

The excursion is free of charge.
Lunch and bus transfers between Cloudflight and Avanade are included.
Spots are limited; if you have signed up and cannot go, you may only cancel up to 1 week in advance (March 3) by sending an e-mail to: info@welcome2upperaustria.com. 

Advanced registration is mandatory!
Deadline to sign up: March 5, 2023

Let our JKU expert, Gala, take you around on an exciting campus tour, revealing different life hacks you need to know when studying at the JKU Linz!

Our campus tour for international students will address various questions such as: where can you put money on to your JKU Card? Where is the best and most inexpensive place to print documents on campus? Where is the Austrian Student Union office located? ... and much more!

You won't want to miss this tour!

Meeting Point: Kepler Hall
Times: 11.30 AM and 2.30 PM

We look forward to seeing you! 

Looking for a job or an internship?
Ready to take your future into your own hands?

Location: Keplergebäude Building, JKU campus
Date: March 14, 9.30 AM - 3.30 PM 
This visit is free of charge and open to all!

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to learn more about over 90 Austrian and international companies and check out future career opportunities, internships, or an option for a remunerated final theses. There is something for everyone  and students in various majors.

The program includes:

• A quick CV review by members of the JKU Alumni Club
• A LinkedIn Profile Check
• Tips on how to take portrait photos

The IAESTE Team is especially pleased to welcome you at the IAESTE Linz, opens an external URL in a new window booth and at the buffet!

Host: W2UA - Welcome2Upper Austria featuring Raml & Partner
Date: March 22, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Online

Not legally required, but highly recommended: The annual tax return.

You may have heard words such as "Steuererklärung", "Arbeitnehmerveranlagung" or "Steuerausgleich"... they all mean the same thing, and if you're doing this for the first time, it can be very challenging!
Employment income is taxable in Austria. While you do not actively pay income tax, your employer is required to deduct the amount from your earnings. You may also have personal expenses considered to be tax deductible - but how do you know if you do or not? 
A tax expert at Raml & Partner will talk about deductible expenses and also show you how to fill in and file your tax returns, thereby helping you to save money!
 

The presentation will be held in English and online!
There is no fee to attend but advanced registration is required.

Are you about to graduate and interested in learning more about Upper Austrian companies that have potential job openings for international talent?
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to visit various companies!

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Date: March 23, 2023; 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Dynatrace, Netural and MIC will open their doors to introduce you to a potentially new workplace.

We will visit: 
Dynatrace Austria GmbH - Lab Linz - Main Office, Am Fünfundzwanziger Turm 20, 4020 Linz
Netural, Peter-Behrens-Platz 2, 4020 Linz
MIC Datenverarbeitung, Hafenstraße 24, 4020 Linz

Sign up now and take advantage of a unique opportunity to learn more about three companies in one day!

The excursion is free of charge, lunch is included, advanced registration is required.
Spots are limited so if you must cancel, you may only do so up to a maximum of one week in advance.

Host: W2UA - Welcome2Upper Austria featuring Deloitte 
Date: March 30, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Tabakfabrik Linz, Peter-Behrens-Platz 1-15, 4020

This session will provide information about paying taxes in Austria.
Join the W2UA`s event and let experts at Deloitte's answer your questions directly.

Topics that will be covered include:

• Income tax
• Vehicle tax
• Social insurance contributions
• Submitting a tax assessment

There is no charge to attend but we kindly ask that you register in advance to attend.
The registration deadline: March 24, 2023

April 12, 4.30 - 7 PM
Host: Welcome2Upper Austria
Location: Tabakfabrik Linz, Klub Kantine, Charmanter Elefant

Welcome2Upper Austria and Tabakfabrik Linz want to connect the international community with the locals. Together they can initiate international projects and events or simply offer advice.

The goal is to make it easy for new Linzers to get to know the city and the Tabakfabrik, and to provide new input and contacts for those who have been here for a while.
That's why they are organizing an unusual after-work event for you. 

The Speed Networking for Internationals!

April 19, 9.00 AM  ~ 5.00 PM
Host: International Welcome Center
Special Guests: Experts at KERN ENGINEERING CAREERS & HILL INTERNATIONAL
Location: IWC - Bank Building

There will also be other interesting workshops focusing on:

• How to write a CV
• Letter of Intent - do I need one?
• Job Interviews: The Do's and Don'ts
• Work Permits, the RWR card & more! (ABA): Legalities
• Living & Working in Upper Austria (W2UA)

You have the option to sign up and attend individual workshops.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Host: IWC JKU
Date: April 26, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: International Welcome Center, Bank Building, ground floor (Outside entrance, across from the Management Center)

Some people may already be familiar with our new format. A job fair that is not a fair! 
It's a job match!

Here's how it works: 

• You get a list of companies beforehand that indicate the types of graduates they are looking for. 
• You learn more about these companies on your own and then 
• Make an appointment with the companies you are interested in and that have suitable job openings.

The "matching" appointments are approximately 15 minutes. 
We recommend uploading your CV when signing up so that the companies can learn more about you in advance. 
Tip: Bring a print copy of your current CV with you to the appointment!

Please only apply to companies that have indicated interest in your major!

The companies and dates will be posted in March! 
Stay tuned! 

We look forward to seeing you and good luck with your job/internship search!

May 4, 6:00 - 9.30 PM
Host: W2UA - Welcome2Upper Austria 
Meeting Point: Ars Electronica Steps, Ars-Electronica-Straße 1, 4040 Linz

SAVE THE DATE: May 9
Host & Location: International Welcome Center 

The International Welcome Center would like to extend an invitation to attend our Open House event on May 9, 2023, between 2:00 and 5:00 PM!
Cake, Table Tennis, a Recommendation Wall, a Flip-Chart Workshop, and more …

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The more authentic, the better!
Our Open House on May 9 will be an international affair, encouraging visitors to come together and chat with others from around the world.
What would an Open House event be without also trying out different types of culinary delights?

Support our International Dessert Bar!
The IWC Dessert Bar will be an opportunity for visitors to try different cakes and desserts. We welcome your participation and contribution!
As a small token of our appreciation for bringing a cake or dessert for the dessert bar, you will receive a € 15 voucher! :-)

Please sign up if you want to bake a cake by no later than May 7 by sending an e-mail to: sabine.wagner(at)jku.at
Thank you in advance to all the bakers! :-)

Date: May 13, 2023
Host: International Welcome Center & KHG
Meeting Point: 12:00 PM - Kepler Hall
Departure: 12:15 PM - Kepler Hall
Return: Approx. 6:30 PM - Kepler Hall

Mauthausen, an unfathomably large concentration camp in Nazi Germany,  operated between August 1938 to May 1945, up until the camp was liberated by the Allies. In total, over 190,000 people were imprisoned in the Mauthausen concentration camp (or one of its many subcamps) over a seven-year period, and over 90,000 of them lost their lives there.

Schedule:
We will first watch a video, followed by a guided tour of the complex, learning important historical facts that should never be forgotten.
After the tour, we will go a traditional cider taverna & should return to Linz by approximately 6.30 PM.  

Please sign up by no later than May 3!

Participants only pay a contribution of € 5 for the entire day (including bus transfers, tickets, and snacks). The fee will be collected in cash on the day of the excursion. 
As this excursion requires a good deal of advanced planning and organization, if you have signed up and must cancel, you must inform us by no later than May 3!
 

This event is fully booked!

CultureMonthMay
By showing your JKU Card and ID, you get free entry to the following museums in May!
We ask you to take advantage of this offer only once per person and per museum due to a limited ticket contingent.

These museums are part of the cooperation:  
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•Nordico, opens an external URL in a new window
•Ars Electronica, opens an external URL in a new window

Have fun and feel free to send us photos from your visits! 

May 20, 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Host: W2UA - Welcome2Upper Austria 
Meeting Point: Botanical Garden, Roseggerstraße 20, 4020 Linz

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June 15,  beginning at 2:00 PM
Host: KHG 
Location: KHG Leben, Mengerstraße 23, 4040 Linz

The legendary KHG Summer party is always a highlight during the Summer Semester!
Weather-permitting, the beautiful KHG garden will turn into a place to socialize, meet new friends, dance, and party.
Detailed information will be available during the course of the semester - you can also inquire at the KHG office!

June 21, 7:00 PM
Host: KHG 
Location: KHG - Studierenden Wohnheim Petrinum, Petrinumstraße 12,7-8, 4020 Linz

It's the astronomical start of summer and the perfect time to usher in the season of garden parties!
You can look forward to music, a cool vibe, evening ambience and candles, a bonfire, DIY garden party decorations, and food!
What should you bring with you? Just yourself and a dish to share!

June 24, 12:30 PM
Host: KHG 
Meeting Point: Grüner Anker, Schulstraße 4, 4040 Linz
Meeting Point: Volksgarten, 2PM 

We will set off together to join a Rainbow Parade in Linz! First, there will be time to put on make-up, glitter, as well as make flags and banners.

We will meet up at the Volksgarten in Linz at 2:00 PM to march in the parade. Afterwards, we'll join in the open-air event at Urfahrmarkt (the fair grounds) and take part in Pride Night at Central.
If it all becomes too much hustle and bustle for you, starting at 6:00 PM you can head to the Grüner Anker youth church to chill out and relax.
This event has been organized in partnership with Grüner Anker - the Youth Church Linz

June 24, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Host: W2UA - Welcome2Upper Austria 

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July 4, 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Host: W2UA - Welcome2Upper Austria 
Location: Tabakfabrik Linz

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