The University of Klagenfurt (AAU) is a young and vibrant campus university, and is host to approximately 12,000 students, who are pursuing their studies and carrying out research. The broad range of subjects encompasses degree programmes in the humanities, in the technical sciences, and in business administration and economics, as well as degree programme leading to secondary school teacher accreditation, with a choice of fourteen teaching subjects.
The high-quality supervision, as well as the practice-oriented and research-led teaching, are the distinctive features of the degree programmes at the University of Klagenfurt. The offer is supplemented with various continuing education programmes, confirming the University of Klagenfurt as one of the large providers of academic further education in Austria. English-language degree programmes and courses, international joint degree programmes, and a wide variety of opportunities to study abroad further highlight the international orientation of the University of Klagenfurt.
Interdisciplinarity is an essential characteristic of the University of Klagenfurt and, in the area of studies, this is particularly apparent in the interdisciplinary degree programmes, elective modules and courses.
The University of Klagenfurt is located in the southern part of Austria, in the immediate vicinity of Lake Wörthersee and a short distance from Slovenia and Italy. Equipped with modern infrastructure and offering a large number of leisure activities, the campus delivers ideal conditions for studying and for relaxation.
"In relation to the area of studies, research-led teaching and the ability to compete and cooperate internationally are the guiding principles at the University of Klagenfurt.”
The University of Klagenfurt offers a range of 58 degree programmes in the areas of business and economics, cultural studies and humanities, languages, the technical sciences, and teacher accreditation. Programmes are available at Bachelor, Master, and doctoral level. Furthermore, students can select specialized electives and also have a choice of a wide range of continuing education programmes.
Find out more about the extensive offer and choose a course of studies at the University of Klagenfurt!
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You can find out everything you need to know about the admission process at the University of Klagenfurt here.
The applicable admission process depends on the degree programme you have selected, the country where you gained your university entrance qualification or previous degree, and your nationality.
Which degree programmes are available at the University of Klagenfurt? Where can I find out more about the range of degree programmes on offer? How do I apply? This is an overview of the most important contact addresses for students and those interested in studying.
Telephone: +43 463 2700 9325
E-mail: studieninfo [at] aau [dot] at
Website: Student Guidance Service
E-mail: studienabteilung [at] aau [dot] at
Website: Admissions Office
E-mail: tutment [at] aau [dot] at
Website: www.aau.at/en/tutoring-and-mentoring
Telephone: +43 463 2700 8800
E-mail: servicecenter [at] oeh-klagenfurt [dot] at
Website: www.oeh-klagenfurt.at
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Spending time at a university abroad allows you to gain valuable experiences for your studies and for your future. You have the choice of over 200 partner universities in Europe and across the entire globe.
Many of the students at the University of Klagenfurt also have a job. They work partly in order to finance their studies, and partly in order to earn additional qualifications and to gain some useful experience in the future professional field of their choice.
The University of Klagenfurt’s Career Service supports students in their search for internships, part-time jobs or summer jobs und provides University of Klagenfurt graduates with a professional range of services in preparation for their entry into their professional lives. Acting as a first point of contact, Career Services offer individual consultations, workshops and events related to jobs and careers.
Those who study hard also need time to relax. Across and around the campus of the University of Klagenfurt there is a vast range of sports and cultural activities, offering a welcome distraction from examinations and the stress of learning. Lake Wörthersee as well as various accommodation options and numerous restaurants can be found in the immediate vicinity of the campus.
General admission period for Bachelor’s programmes:
8 July – 5 September 2024
General admission period for other programmes:
8 July – 31 October 2024
General admission period for Bachelor’s programmes:
7 January 2025 – 5 February 2025
General admission period for other programmes:
7 January 2025 – 31 March 2025
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