The University of Graz or Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz is the second-largest and second-oldest university in Austria. It was founded in 1585 by Archduke Charles II of Austria and is the oldest university in the city of Graz.
The university hosts 22 000 students per year. Each year 3500 students enroll in the various degree programmes of the University of Graz and 2800 students graduate. The University is divided into 7 organizational units (6 faculties and 1 administrative unit). The faculties include: Theology, Law, Social and Economic Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences, Environmental and Regional Sciences and Education.

How to apply

International students who wish to begin or continue their studies at the University of Graz should submit a filled out application form and the following documents:
- secondary school leaving certificate (“Reifezeugnis”) with all subjects taken and grades obtained
-  for international students beginning their studies: evidence of admission to the course of studies at a university in the country where the secondary school leaving certificate was issued, for the semester/year in which admission in Graz is sought;
- for international students continuing their studies: evidence of all courses already taken (individual transcripts, diploma- or State examinations), and a confirmation of the continuing admission to studies (admission to doctorate studies) at a university in the country where the secondary school leaving certificate was issued for the semester/year in which admission in Graz is sought.
Documents submitted in the application process should be translated into German, but some do not need to be authentication. Check if your country is in the list.
Also, you should bear in mind that the application should be submitted by September 1 at the latest for the winter semester and February 1 at the latest for the summer semester.
International students whose knowledge of German cannot be sufficiently documented (ÖSD, level C1, “Oberstufe Deutsch”), have to pass the university’s German exam before they can be admitted as regular degree students. Preparatory courses are offered by the University.

Student scholarships and exchanges

University of Graz does not provide any scholarships for international students. However, international students can benefit from the various exchange programmes and networks University of Graz is a part of.  Incoming students are provided with the opportunity to participate in a number of programmes such as the Arge Alpe Adria, CEEPUS, David Herzog Fund, ERASMUS, several joint degree programmes. University of Graz is especially active in the field of fostering cooperation with South-Eastern Europe and it has developed several programmes SEE students can take part in.
For more information related to studying possibilities for international students you should contact the Office of International Relations. Additionally, you can visit this student support website.

The central address of the University of Graz:
Universitaetsplatz 3
Universitaet Graz
8010 Graz / Austria
Official website

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