MIRO - Montanuniversitaet International Relations Office

Hi everyone! Elena here again, your Exchange Student Ambassador from Belgium 🇧🇪✨

As June comes to an end, so does my exchange semester. Looking back, I realize that studying abroad is about so much more than just classes.

From appearing in a TV series and organizing creative workshops to celebrating Easter in Lithuania and discovering new career opportunities, this semester has been full of unexpected experiences.

Swipe through to discover five things that made my exchange unforgettable! 🌍💫

What has been your favourite memory from this semester? 👇

Sundays in Austria just hit different 🚂🌲✨

Coming from a place where everything is open 24/7, having absolutely everything closed on Sundays was a huge cultural shift. But honestly? It became my favorite part of the week.

Since you can't run errands or go shopping, Sundays here are strictly for disconnecting. It's the perfect excuse to hop on a ÖBB train and explore. Whether it's a day trip to Vienna, wandering around Salzburg, or just hiking to an insane alpine lake near Leoben, there's always a plan 🏔️🏰

Having 1 full empty day each week, just for myself, is definitely one of the best parts of studying at Montanuni Leoben 🎒 🗺️"

Hello again everybody, 👋🌍

Have you ever wonder what places are worth visiting and can be easily reached from Leoben? 🤔🚆

Today I collected some of the amazing spots that can be reached easily using the public transportation of Austria 🇦🇹

📍 Spielberg – The bull sculpture at the Red Bull Ring. About an hour from Leoben 🏎️

📍 Graz – Styria's capital. Climb the Schlossberg for the view over the old town. Around 50 minutes by train 🏰

📍 Pürgg – Small hilltop village in the Ennstal, sometimes called the "Cradle of Styria." Quiet, with old frescoes and a good view ⛪

📍 Leopoldsteinersee – Green mountain lake near Eisenerz. Close to Leoben and good for a half-day trip 🏔️

📍 Salzburg – Old town, baroque architecture, easy day trip if you start early 🎻

📍 Hallstatt – The lakeside village everyone has seen in photos. Worth the longer trip; go on a weekday to avoid the crowds 🏞️

📍 Maribor – Just across the border in Slovenia, if you want to leave the country for a day 🇸🇮

🎫 A note on tickets: the Top-Ticket Studierende costs 193 euro and covers all public transport within Styria for the whole study year — Graz and Spielberg included. Cheap way to get around if you're studying here 🚍🚆

Emilia here, hello again!

A closer look today at the academic side of my exchange at Montanuni. 📖🔬 Studying here is a great experience—getting to know different lecture styles, spending time in the cutting edge labs, and seeing how science connects with real life!

Besides, what makes the student routine here so good is the scenery. I love that my walk to class on Tuesdays and Fridays takes me right through the local market, watching spring fully bloom around Leoben, and always wrapping up a good study session with a post-class gelato 🍦

It’s the perfect mix of keeping up with uni and enjoying the everyday life here. ✨

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One day at Europagymnasium Leoben 🌍🎓

Students from Montanuniversität Leoben visited Europagymnasium to connect with pupils in an international and interactive environment. Through conversations in English, students exchanged experiences about their home countries, school and university life, and learned from each other’s perspectives. 💬✨

The day was all about building connections between high school and university, practicing communication skills, and encouraging international exchange in a fun and open atmosphere. 🌎🤝

Helloo everyone! ✨

I'm Juki, a Master's student in Industrial Data Science! 📊
I'm currently spending my exchange semester at Ajou University in South Korea 🇰🇷 and I'm happy to share my experiences as an outgoing student ambassador at MIRO! Somehow, more than half of my journey is already over — time flies! ⏳

Over the past few months, I've had the chance to meet amazing people 🫶 experience Korean culture 🎎 explore beautiful places 🌸 and, of course, enjoy lots of delicious food 🍜✨

During the next weeks, I'd love to show you a bit of my life here in Korea and give you some insights into my exchange experience ☀️ You can already see some of my favourite pictures I've taken so far! 📸😊

If you have any questions, feel free to ask! 🙌🏼

I'm already looking forward to everything that's still ahead during the last weeks of my adventure ✨ I'm happy you're joining me while I continue exploring Korea! 🇰🇷💫

Until next time,
Juki 🤍

Marhaba!! 👋😃

I’m Fadi, a Computer Science student from Jordan 🇯🇴 and now spending an unforgettable exchange semester in Austria 🇦🇹 at Montanuniversität Leoben.

Studying abroad at MUL has been an experience full of new cultures, friendships, challenges, late-night study sessions, and unforgettable moments that made this journey so special 🌍

Whether you’re thinking about joining MUL one day or you’re simply curious about student life abroad, I’ll be sharing real experiences, useful tips, university life, events, hidden spots, and everything one wishes he/she knew before coming here.

This journey is more than just studying abroad — it’s about growth, new perspectives, and unforgettable experiences along the way ✨

More stories, moments, and adventures coming soon 👀

A special moment at Montanuniversität Leoben ✨

We had the honour of welcoming His Excellency Mr. Shambhu S. Kumaran, Ambassador of India to Austria, for an inspiring exchange with students and staff.

The discussion highlighted international collaboration in education, research, innovation, and student mobility, with a strong focus on creating future opportunities and support for students through global partnerships and academic exchange 🌍

Dr. Susanne Feiel, Director of International Relations, reflected on the continued development of international initiatives and collaborations, while representatives from ICS – Internationalisation Centre Styria, Mr. Karl Hartleb and Ms. Clara Lenz, shared valuable perspectives on international networks and industrial opportunities for students beyond the academic environment.

A meaningful and forward-looking exchange connecting and strengthening international cooperation, industries and student engagement ✨

Hello from Belgium 🇧🇪

My name is Elena, and I am another outgoing exchange student ambassador for the Summer Semester 2026.
Currently, I am studying at UHasselt in Belgium, where I am diving deeper into material sciences and photovoltaic technologies 🎓

In my first post, I would love to share a little bit of the architecture and atmosphere of the places around me 🏛️🌿 as well as the urban design here, where nature blends beautifully into the city and everyday life. The region where I currently live is Dutch-speaking, so it is always funny and exciting to hear the language around me — especially because I am learning German and can sometimes understand up to 40% of what people are saying!

Another interesting fact: this is one of the richest apple- and pear-growing regions in all of Belgium 🌸 which means there are blooming trees everywhere during spring, making the landscapes look absolutely magical ✨

Over the next weeks, I am looking forward to sharing more pieces of my life here: university life 📚 local culture, hidden places around Limburg, and my experience as an exchange student in Belgium.

But for now, enjoy these pictures 📸 and stay tuned for the next post!

See you next time!

Hola!

I'm Emilia but everyone calls me Emi! ✨

I’m an industrial engineering student from Argentina 🇦🇷 and I came all the way to Leoben to live this beautiful experience!

I want you to get to know me and see what living this exchange is really like. That’s why I’ll be taking you along with me, sharing my day-to-day life, tips, and things that I’m sure you’ll find super helpful or interesting! 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽☺️

Come join me on this adventure! 🫶🏼

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