MORE – The Refugees Initiative of Universities Austria

The mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna is an Art University offering  music and instrumental studies, performing arts, film as well as music education .

MORE-Students can participate a number of courses as auditors.

 

All refugees living in Austria can participate at MORE:

 

  • Asylum seekers (green card)
  • Persons with temporary stay permit (white card) 
  • Recognized refugees (blue card)
  • Persons entitled to subsidiary protection (grey card)
  • Displaced Persons (blue card)
  • Unclear Visa Status with passport

 

Wave of the membership fee for the Austrian student union; the insurance fee being covered by the student union

Unfortunately, mdw cannot provide student housing. For further support please ask hmdw@mdw.ac.at

 

 

How to apply as a MORE student:

 

  • For registering as a MORE student , please create an  applicant account in mdwOnline .
  • In the list of studies, section " other studies ", chose: UT 990 956 - Attending Individual Courses; Initiative MORE ("Attending Individual Courses, Initiative MORE") 
  • Once you created your applicant account, please visit the Studies Center (find your way  ► here ).
  • Please bring your passport and Identity Card  (green, white, blue or gray)
  • Please note the time  frame for the admission for the respective term: https://www.mdw.ac.at/1517/

 

  • As a MORE student you will get an e-mail account from the mdw that keeps you updated on information and activities by the MORE initiative.

 

Further inquiries: more@mdw.ac.at 

 

How to apply for courses:
 

  • You will receive a PIN that enables you to access mdwOnline , the online system that helps you manage your studies.
  • You can search  mdwOnline  for courses you are interested in.

 

Which courses are possible to apply for?

The guidelines are essentially the same as the rules for attending individual courses: https://www.mdw.ac.at/studiencenter/?PageId=3952

The only differences are:

  • MORE students do not pay the ÖH fee or tuition.

  • Individual-course students normally cannot take artistic subjects, but departments may grant exceptions for MORE students.

    You can download the MORE guideline for course registrations here:

 

 

Further information on the MORE initiative:

 

> MORE 

 

MORE Initiative Coordinator:

Mehdi Aminian

aminian@mdw.ac.at

 

Download the video instruction for MORE registration: