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Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
Graz, Austria
(pop. 240,000)
Student Enrollment: 23,000
Language of instruction: German
www.uni-graz.at
Course Information
Courses in English
PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is generally Excellent.
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for I-to-I students is generally Excellent.
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students
Courses
Faculties of Humanities (ancient Greek, ancient history, art history, archaeology, cultural studies, English & American philology, European ethnology, French, gender studies, German philology, history, Italian, Latin, linguistics, musicology, philosophy, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Slovene, Spanish); Institute of Translation Sciences (Arabic, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Serbo-Croatian, Slovene, Spanish, Turkish); Law; Natural Sciences (astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, geology, mathematics, meteorology & geophysics, mineralogy-crystallography, mining geology, paleontology, petrology, physics, psychology, technical geology, toxicology, zoology); Social and Economic Sciences (business administration, economics); Pharmacy; Catholic Theological Faculty; Environmental and Regional Sciences and Education (education, geography, economic pedagogy, sports science, sustainable development).
Courses taught in English
KFU Graz can also accept students with less or no German background provided they find enough courses offered in English to meet their home universitys requirement.
Please find English-taught courses at the University of Graz at: http://www.uni-graz.at/bibwww_s_in_en_course_2008_09.htm.
Apart from the intensive German courses, KFUG offers a range of German language courses during the semester (grammar, conversation, oral text competence, presentation techniques, Austrian literature and civilization, Austrian German, Business German). Students will have to pay a small fee for each course (50 Euro), ISEP students receive one voucher of 35 Euros.
The language center of the University of Graz also offers a language partner program and supports students in finding language buddies.
Academic Notes
Popular fields of study are: Austrian civilization and literature, German language and literature, education, English and American studies, ethnology, European studies (including East and East Central European studies), history, Slavic languages and literatures, media, interdisciplinary studies, linguistics, philosophy, and English/ German translation.
ISEP students enrolled at KFUG may also sign up for courses offered at
Technische Universität Graz at no further cost.
Special Academic Conditions
There are no course restrictions for international program students. However, placement in some fields (psychology, sports sciences) and labs may be difficult.
Language Notes
- Students do not need any prior German for exchange to KFU-Graz, provided they can find enough courses in English to satisfy their requirements, although 1-2 semesters is preferred. Typically, full year exchange students concentrate on improving their German skills during the first semester. During the second semester they also take subject-specific courses to complete their studies at home.
- Semi-intensive German language courses are offered for 2-hours a week for beginning-advanced levels during the academic year, included in ISEP benefits. Apart from the intensive German courses, KFUG offers a range of German language courses during the semester (grammar, conversation, oral text competence, presentation techniques, Austrian literature and civilization, Austrian German, Business German). Students will have to pay a small fee for each course (50 Euro), ISEP students receive one voucher of 35 Euros.
- The language center of the University of Graz also offers a language partner program and supports students in finding language buddies.
- A 3-week pre-session German language course for beginning-advanced levels is also included at a reduced rate for ISEP students. Early move-in to the student dorms can be arranged for the duration of these courses at no additional cost.
- I-I applicants do not need a TOEFL score to study at KFU Graz, but should have enough proficiency to follow courses and exams in their specific field.
- Students should have intermediate-level German (two years of college German) if they want to follow courses in German.
For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP German Options-at-a-Glance for US Students
ISEP German Options-at-a-Glance for I-to-I Students
ISEP German Language Advising Chart
Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
Program Dates
Academic year: early October to late June; Semester 1: early October to early February; Semester 2: early March to late June.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in spacious single- or double-occupancy rooms in modern student dorms. Karl-Franzens-University of Graz can try and make arrangements for spouses and/or children of ISEP students. However, there are only a limited number of family appartments available at the dorms and we cannot guarantee such a placement. If such an arrangement is possible, ISEP students and their families have to cover the additional costs. A monthly stipend is provided to cover the cost of meals.
Student Activities
The citys location provides ample opportunities for trips and weekend excursions to cities all over Europe including neighbouring countries in South-Eastern Europe. Various associations of the City of Graz arrange hiking trips to the surrounding areas.
The international section of the student union offers a mentoring program whereby returnees or Graz students interested in international exchange support incoming students with their first steps and help them settle in. They organize regular meetings (Stammtisch) where exchange students can get together and also meet Graz students interested in intercultural exchange. In addition they offer a variety of activities for international exchange students throughout the year, including trips to Vienna and other cities, ski trips, etc. Costs differ according to the length of the excursions or the type of acitivity and are covered by students themselves.
All exchange students can sign up for a variety of sports classes offered for a small fee by the university’s sports center.
Internships, Service Learning, Volunteering
Students can go for volunteer work. Although, there is no official support service providing students with placements, sometimes possibilities can be found in some fields of study.
Profile
Originally founded in 1585, Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz (KFUG) is the second largest university in Austria. The Franz Nabl Institute for Literary Research focuses on the literature of Styria. Total enrollment: 23,000.
Location
Graz, the second largest city in Austria, is located in the southeastern province of Styria-called the green heart of Austria because of its extensive forests. Graz has many parks and cultural activities and provides easy access to sports such as skiing. A popular event is the annual Steirischer Herbst (Styrian Autumn), which encompasses a number of musical, theatrical and literary performances as well as accompanying lectures and exhibitions.
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