At the Liechtenstein University of Applied Sciences, all the
curriculums of the Bachelor and Master courses are arranged in
accordance with the qualification framework for the whole of the
university which is based on the general European directives (Bologana,
Life-Long-Learning). These directives concern form and content. The
"learning outcome" approach characterizes the curriculums and the
promotion of action competence (professional, methodic, social and
self-competence) is of pre-eminent importance. Knowledge, understanding
and ability are categories which assure the promotion of
"employablility" to a high degree. All courses are in a completely
modular form.
Special importance is attached to the furtherance
of internationality and foreign language competence. Parts of courses
or complete courses are held in English and academic staff from partner
universities from all over the world are involved in the research-based
teaching activity. For Bachelor studies in architecture, all students
must have an adequate basic knowledge of English at FCE Cambridge or
TOEFL Score Card level or acquire this knowledge in the course of their
studies. This certificates are a precondition for starting the Master’s
course. Bachelor studies in the economic sciences require the
submission of a BEC Vantage Certificate by the start of the 5th
semester. A knowledge of English at this level as a minimum is the
precondition for starting studies for a Master’s degree. The following
foreign languages are offered as electives at various levels (beginner,
intermediate, advanced) in addition to English: