Social activities at BOKU

BOKU Exchange Facebook Page

BOKU Exchange is the main facebook page of BOKU-IR. Here, we inform about stays abroad, exchange possibilities and international events.

BOKU Exchange also links other helpful facebook groups, such as:

Here you can exchange helpful information, meet study companions, look for rooms and keep in contact with your new international friends.


Newsletter for international students
BOKU-International Relations publishes an international newsletter for students on a regular basis. If you would like to subscribe, please send a short e-mail to: buddy(at)boku.ac.at.


International "BOKU Stammtisch" (regular meeting)
All international and Austrian students are invited to join the weekly international "BOKU Stammtisch" (regular meeting). It is a good opportunity to meet and chat with fellow international colleagues.

The dates will be sent out in the international newsletter.


ESN - ERASMUS Student Network Events
The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is one of the biggest interdisciplinary student associations in Europe. The ESN organises a series of interesting events throughout the year.

TÜWI - Association for communication and integration
The TÜWI is an open organisation that performs a number of different activities. It operates a cultural pub at the main BOKU campus Türkenschanze and it offers products from guaranteed organic sources. In TÜWI, numerous cultural events are held, such as concerts, DJ nights, festivals, readings, films, theatre, cabarets, slide shows etc. International students, like all students, are invited to contribute and participate.

Cultural activities at BOKU

BOKU choir
In the BOKU choir, students and employees sing together. The choir arranges trips and choir weekends. Take a look at the BOKU choir website to  learn more about their activities.

BOKU brass band
In 2010, Austria´s first university brass band was founded at BOKU. The brass band organises several concerts in every acadamic year.

BOKU ball
The BOKU ball takes place in the Viennese imperial palace (Wiener Hofburg). In this great ambience, the beautiful celebration occurs at the beginning of every year. If you want to get to know the famous Austrian ball tradition, this ball will be a great event for you. Have a look at the BOKU ball website for further information.