Vorarlberg University
of Applied Sciences

FHV Welcome Week
for exchange students

Discover Vorarlberg & get connected

Start your exchange semester at FHV with our Welcome Week and discover everything Vorarlberg has to offer!

Vorarlberg is full of exciting places, culture, and experiences – and the Welcome Week is your perfect introduction. During this programme, you will explore the region, get to know your fellow exchange students, and feel at home from day one.

Programme welcome week - winter semester 2026

Date and Time	Programme	Meeting Point
Monday, August 24th
09:00 AM - 09:15 AM	Student welcome & registration	Hochschulstrasse (foyer)
09:20 AM - 12:20 PM	Welcome & students connect throug intercultural activities	W2 07/08
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM	Free welcome lunch	Canteen
01:30 PM - 02:15 PM	Group 1: Library Introduction Group 2: Campus Tour Group 3: Getting to know Vorarlberg	Hochschulstrasse (foyer)
02:30 PM - 03:15 PM	Group 1: Getting to know Vorarlberg Group 2: Library Introduction Group 3: Campus Tour	Hochschulstrasse (foyer)
03:30 PM - 04:15 PM	Group 1: Campus Tour Group 2: Getting to know Vorarlberg Group 3: Library Intorduction	Hochschulstrasse (foyer)
Tuesday, August 25th
09:00 AM - 09:45 AM	Optional: Morning Yoga	Hochschulstrasse (foyer)
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Academic Preparation & Student Union (ÖH) information	W2 11/12
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM	Questions Computer Introduction	W2 11/12
01:30 PM - 05:00 PM	Excursion to the mountains*	Hochschulstrasse (foyer)
Wednesday, August 26th
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM	General German and food shopping at the Dornbirn Farmers Market	U2 25/26
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM	Course Info Bachelor International Business	U2 27
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM	Course Info Bachelor Environment and Engineering & Master Sustainable Energy Systems	U2 04
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM	Course Info Bachelor Computer Science	U2 26
31. August	Course Info Bachelor & Master Mechatronics and Bachelor Electrotechnics
06:00 PM	Walking tour in Dornbirn - Gastronomic scenery	Hochschulstrasse (foyer)
Thursday, August 27th
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Austrian breakfast	U2 25
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Photoshoot	U2 25
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM	Drink & Draw - Austrian crafting	Hochschulstrasse (foyer)