Ideally situated in the center of the economic region and the vibrant cultural city of Graz, the Styrian capital, Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) is the focal place of teaching and researching in the field of technology in southern Austria. In addition to superb academics, the beautiful city of 240,000 is buzzing with student life from TU Graz and three other local universities.
- Major language of instruction is German.
- Many courses offered in English.
- Intensive German courses offered at the beginning of each semester; German courses are also offered during the semester.
- More than 8,000 students (14% international).
- Excellent in the sciences, architecture, and engineering.
TU Graz is an ISEP International-to-International Exchange Site!
About TU Graz |
In 2004—for the first time—the European Commission awarded the ECTS Label for the correct use of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Eleven of the 91 European higher education institutions that applied for the label were successful in the first round. TU Graz was the only Austrian higher education institution awarded the ECTS Label.
As an important hub of the international technical and natural-scienctific research and education network, the university contributes to the positive development of society and the environment.
Presently, Graz University of Technology is involved in 41 EU projects, 11 competence centers, and 11 key research areas, leads 8 Christian-Doppler laboratories, and has 6 Start-prize winners.
In addition to the Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry Richard Zsigmondy, renowned scientists affiliated with TU Graz include Nikola Tesla, who studied at TU Graz, and the radio pioneer Otto Nussbaumer, who worked at the university.
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The core competences of Graz University of Technology are teaching and research in the fields of engineering sciences and natural sciences. Remarkable success in the fields of electron microscopy and nanotechnology as well as in medical informatics, biotechnology, biomechanics, bioinformatics, automotive engineering, tunneling, and space research are a few examples of the activities of technologists from TU Graz.
Faculties
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering and Economics
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Chemistry, Chemical and Process Engineering, and Biotechnology
Computer Science
Mathematical and Physical Science
Courses for ISEP Students
About 240 courses are taught in English! Plus, if there are a high percentage of international students in a particular courses, the language of instruction may be changed from German to English.
Fields of Study: Architecture, Chemistry (technical), Chemical and Process Engineering and Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Mechanical Engineering.
Internal Information Management System: TUGraz online
The award-winning TUGonline system allows students to access all of the information and date they need at any time from anywhere. Administrative procedures such as registering for exams and lecture hall reservations are just a mouse click away!
Computer Labs
There are four computer labs open to students. During the semester, computer labs are open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 9:30 pm. The labs are open during the holidays, but hours will vary from lab to lab.
Language Requirements & Language Courses
Students should have taken at least one year of German before applying.
Pre-Session German Language
Three weeks of intensive language pre-session prior to the start of each semester for a reduced fee through Treffpunkt Sprachen.
Intermediate German Language during the Semester
Two hours per week included in ISEP benefits. Additional courses available on a fee-paid basis through Treffpunkt Sprachen.
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Orientation
- The semester starts with a Welcome Day for international students where students register at the university and get a wealth of useful information. Welcome Day includes a campus tour and a tour of the main library.
- Students have appointments with their academic coordinators to discuss which courses to take. Students also have a meeting at the university sports institute (USI) where they can register for sports courses.
- A student mentor is provided to help ISEP students settle in.
- A Welcome Party and a guided tour of Graz are offered by the Student Union.
- The Vice Rector of Academics usually welcomes students personally at a reception. In addition, there is usually a reception for all international students with the mayor of Graz.
Housing and Meals
ISEP students usually live in single rooms in WIST student dorms about 5 to 20 minutes' journey from the university by public transport or bicycle. Rooms are furnished and have internet connections. For more information, visit the WIST Web site.
ISEP students receive a stipend for meals. The average cost of a meal (plus beverage) in the student cafeteria is between 2.8 and 4.5 Euros. Student cafeterias can be found in several places.
Study Facilities
The main library offers Lesesäle (reading rooms), which are open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. In addition, institutes often have specific rooms that students can use for studying. Zeichensäle (drawing rooms) are special facilities at TU Graz; they are administered by students for use by students of certain fields of study.
Sport
The Sports Institute of the Graz universities offers inexpensive courses for students. Semester fees range from 6 to 32 Euro per course.
Austrian Student Union
The Referat für Internationales (International Relations Section) of the Österreichische Hochschülerschaft (Austrian Student Union), or ÖH for short, helps incoming exchange students from other countries. Social events organized through the Student Union include a Welcome Party, weekly pub meetings, and a guided tour of Graz. Opportunities to participate in trips to Vienna and throughout Austria are also offered. One of the most popular is the trip to the vineyards in the south of Austria.
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Graz, the 2003 European Cultural Capital, is situated in southeast Austria in the heart of Styria and at the focal point of southeastern Europe. The city is a popular destination: The impressive Old Town is among the best preserved in Europe and was included in UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritage sites in 1999, the city offers numerous festivals, and the region offers stunning countryside. Approximately 35,000 students study at four internationally-established universities and enliven the streets day and night.
Graz's unique architecture—styles from the Middle Ages to the 21st century—offers a fascinating mixture of tradition and modernism. The spectacular Kunsthaus, the Helmut-List Hall, the Stadthalle, and the stainless steel Island on the River Mur—designed by New York artist Vito Acconci—have aroused international attention.
Graz is also a city of the sciences. In Graz, joie de vivre is combined with a high competenence in culture, science, research, and technology. The growing automobile cluster has gained an international reputation. About 100,000 automobiles are produced annually and demonstrate the fruitful cooperation between industry and science in Graz.
Links about Graz and Styria
Graz Tourism
Theatres
Events
Distance to other cities:
Vienna—200 km
Salzburg—280 km
Innsbruck—460 km