Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
Graz, Austria
"Styria's oldest university, with over 500 partner universities"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#668 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months
About Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
The University of Graz (Karl-Franzens-Universitaet Graz) is a public university with around 30,000 students and more than 500 partner universities worldwide. Most bachelor's programmes are taught in German, while English-language master's programmes are available from master's level, including the NAWI Graz programmes run with TU Graz.
Rankings & Recognition
#668
Ranked #668 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#696 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
Public university, Austria
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
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Key Facts
1585
Founded
Around 30,000
Total Students
500+
Partner Universities
Popular Programs
Humanities
Law
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Economics
Environmental Sciences
Application Details
Application Route
Online via university portal
Intakes
October, March
Non-EU Bachelor 2026
15 June - 13 July
Non-EU Master 2026
11 May - 8 June
Standardized Test Requirements
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English-taught master's
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English certificate required |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
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I-20 Processing
Student residence permit (Austria)
Post-Study Work
12 months job-seeking permit
Green Card Pathway
Red-White-Red Card
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
44%
Placement Ratio
12 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
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Campus & Location
The University of Graz's main building and campus are in Graz, Austria's second-largest city, in the south-east of the country.
Campus Details
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30000 students
500+
partner universities
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Student residences and private flats
Dining
University canteens (Mensa) and cafes
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
University sports
ESN events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
Around 30,000
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (non-EU) / semester
EUR 726.72
Student union fee / semester
EUR 26.20
Intakes & Deadlines
The University of Graz admits students for the winter semester (October) and summer semester (March). For winter 2026/27, non-EU applicants applied from 15 June to 13 July 2026 for bachelor's and from 11 May to 8 June 2026 for master's programmes without an admission procedure.
Scholarships at Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
School-leaving certificate valid for university entry and German proof for German-taught bachelor's programmes.
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree and language proof. English-language NAWI Graz master's have a restricted admission procedure.
English Proficiency
English-taught master's
English certificate requiredRequired Documents
Passport copy
School leaving certificate / degree
Academic transcripts
Language proof (German / English)
Motivation letter
CV
Passport photo
Application form
Application Process
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Choose programme
Pick a programme on welcome.uni-graz.at and check its teaching language.
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Check admission rules
Check language level, deadlines and any admission procedure.
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Apply online
Submit the online application with your documents.
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Admission decision
Wait for the admission decision from the admissions office.
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Enrol & pay fees
Pay the semester tuition (EUR 726.72 for non-EU) and the student union fee.
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Residence permit
Apply for the Austrian student residence permit, then arrive and register.
Campus & Location
The University of Graz's main building and campus are in Graz, Austria's second-largest city, in the south-east of the country.
Master's
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Master's
Computational Social Systems
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Master's
Data Science
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