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• Do I have to attend all in-depth modules to receive ECTS credits?

  No. You receive ECTS credits for each course you actually complete.
  It is not necessary to attend all of the in-depth modules.
• Do I have to complete the entire program?

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  No. You can specifically choose the courses that best suit your individual needs.

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• Do I receive ECTS credits?

  Yes. Each course is worth between 1 and 4 ECTS credits and is graded as “successfully completed” (there are no grades from 1–5).
  Since these are continuous assessment courses, you must submit the required course assignments in order to receive the ECTS credits.
• Do the ECTS credits count toward study grants or residence permits?

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  In principle, yes – these are regular academic achievements of the University of Vienna.
  However, we recommend checking directly with the relevant authorities (e.g. the Study Grant Authority or the Municipal Department) for individual clarification.

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• How do I earn the ECTS credit for the course “STEOP Mentoring and Reflection”?

  To complete this course, you must participate in a STEOP mentoring program offered by your department. If your department does not offer its own program, you can attend an interdisciplinary STEOP mentoring program through the CTL.
  Separate registration is required for this course. If you upload your reflection on time, you will receive 1 ECTS credit for it.
• I’m studying to become a teacher – can I have Study Start Plus credited?

  Yes. In the current bachelor’s program for teacher education, courses from Study Start Plus can be credited toward the elective area (10 ECTS).
  Please note: In the new, shortened teacher education program (3 years), this elective area no longer exists.
  If you are unsure, please contact your director of studies.
• Is attendance mandatory?

  All courses are offered in a hybrid format.
  Since Study Start Plus is also designed to encourage exchange and networking among students, on-site participation is strongly recommended.
  However, after completing the required course components, it is possible to successfully complete the courses without being physically present.
  Exceptions may apply — please refer to the relevant information in the u:find course entries.
• Is Study Start Plus mandatory?

  No. Participation is voluntary.
  Study Start Plus is designed to support you in starting and navigating your studies, but it is not a requirement for completing the STEOP.
• Until when can I register or deregister?

   

  • Registration: In the winter semester 2025, registration opens on October 20, 2025
    Deregistration: until February 15, 2026.
    Please note: The valid deadlines can always be found in the detailed course description in u:find.
• What can I have the ECTS credits counted toward?

  • Alternative extensions

   

  • Elective or free elective courses

   

  • Interest module

  Please check your curriculum or contact your StudiesServiceCenter to find out where credit transfer is possible.
• What do I need to keep in mind when registering for a course under Studienstart Plus?

  It is important that you select the “Studienstart Plus” study plan option when registering, so that the ECTS credits you earn can later be transferred to the desired study plan section — that is, to the place where they are meant to be applied.
• What happens if I change my degree program?

  Your completed coursework will, of course, remain valid.
  However, whether and how it can be credited toward your new degree program is determined by the responsible director of studies.
• What is Studystart Plus?

  Study Start Plus is a supplementary program for first-year students from all faculties at the University of Vienna.
  It supports you in starting your studies — in addition to the STEOP — and covers three thematic areas:

   

  • Successfully starting your studies

   

  • Closing knowledge gaps

   

  • Discovering science
• Who is Study Start Plus for?

  The program is primarily intended for students in their first semester, but it is also open to those returning to their studies after a break.