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8 reasons to study in Klagenfurt

Klagenfurt is a small and friendly city: 100,000 people live here in the most southerly provincial capital in Austria. The University of Klagenfurt, also known as Alpen-Adria Universität (AAU), is located in the west of the city, about 5 minutes away from Lake Wörthersee by bike. It’s an excellent place to study. But with “discover Klagenfurt”, we also want to show you that Klagenfurt and Carinthia (as well as the regions beyond) are wonderful places to live as well as study!
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Twentyfour spots to fall in love with

Carinthia/Kärnten/Koroška has lots to offer and a little bit more besides: Wanting to live, work and study right at the heart of a breath-taking natural environment, in the cultural melting pot between the Alps and Adriatic, and in innovative, open surroundings, more and more young people are discovering the southernmost state in Austria, home to around 560,000 people. Here we introduce you to some of the hotspots waiting to be explored in Carinthia.

Klagenfurt: The ideal of a Renaissance city

Until 1514, the small town of Klagenfurt was virtually unheard of, then – more than 500 years ago – a devastating fire reduced the town to ashes, and this proved to be something of a godsend. The town was owned by Emperor Maximilian I, who was also the Archduke of Carinthia. To spare himself the cost of rebuilding the town, he gifted it to the Carinthian Provincial Estates in 1518. Klagenfurt then gained the status of a provincial town and was also made the new capital of Carinthia. The estates didn’t hesitate to splash out: By rebuilding Klagenfurt, they created the only ideal Renaissance city in modern-day Austria.

Balance with sports

The University of Klagenfurt campus offers fantastic opportunities to stay active and try new sports at the University Sports Institute (USI). With 1,156 square metres of space, you can really let loose. Each year, there are 370 sports courses to choose from. Whether it’s sailing on the beautiful Wörthersee, ski-touring in the carinthian mountains, sports climbing, or stand-up paddling – there’s something for everyone. The USI features a modern weight room, a gym for workouts and gymnastics, a climbing wall, and an outdoor area with tennis and beach volleyball courts.