The University of Klagenfurt is a young and innovative university at the intersection of three cultures. The THE Young University Rankings 2021 places the University of Klagenfurt at rank 48 among the best young universities worldwide. The University of Klagenfurt therefore is one of best “youngsters” in the world and combines international prestige and a youthful spirit.
- #401 Ranking
- 15 Masters
- 353 Academic Staff
- 3,173 Students
- 793 Students (int'l)
- 2,158 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- The student to professor ratio at the university is around 38 to 1. In other words, you’re not just an anonymous (matriculation) number here.
- The university’s campus covers 10 hectares, close to the shores of Lake Wörthersee. The infrastructure provides all you need for a perfect time at university
- The university enjoys extensive connections with companies across the region and around the world.
Master's Programmes
Computer Science & IT (8)
- Master Informatics
- M.Sc. Information Management
Engineering & Technology (6)
Social Sciences (4)
Business & Management (3)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (2)
- Master Informatics
- Master Mathematics
Humanities (1)
Journalism & Media (1)
About
History
The University of Klagenfurt is young, but rich in history. The university was founded in 1970, regular degree programmes started in 1973. In 1993, the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Management and Economics were set up. The Faculty of Technical Sciences was established in 2007. Comprehensive renovation works took place at AAU from 2016 to 2018.
Education
The University of Klagenfurt offers studies in the fields of business, culture, languages, media, law, technology and teaching. In addition, there are extension programmes, free electives and over 30 continuing education programmes. The student to professor ratio at the university is around 38 to 1. In other words, you’re not just an anonymous (matriculation) number here. Instead, your lecturers will encourage and challenge you individually. The range of courses includes 18 Bachelor’s programmes, 27 Master’s programmes, 14 teacher training courses and 5 Doctoral programmes.
Research
The university's researchers work in a wide range of disciplines (humanities, economics, social sciences, technical sciences, interdisciplinary studies). With their research projects, many contribute to anticipating and shaping the profound changes that accompany digitalisation. They seek to shed light on many aspects of the digital revolution, but especially the technological, economic, legal, social, behavioural, and cultural aspects. The recently established Digital Age Research Centre (D!ARC) provides the organisational framework for this bold attempt to shape the transition to the digital age.
Career
The university enjoys extensive connections with companies across the region and around the world. You’ll get an early start in a network of experts who will help you on your way to a stellar professional career. Some of our scholarships offer the opportunity to get in contact with companies during your studies and thus push your career early on.
Our Career Service & Alumni Network are your interface between studying and the professional world.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
401 -50
2022
351 -50
2021
301
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
486 15
2022
501 10
2021
511
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
901
2021
901 -100
2020
801
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
A bundle of student services is available on campus to help you meet all potential challenges and cover your every need.
The International Office serves as hub of information for students and staff and is responsible for the university’s international activities in teaching and education. The International Office team advises students who plan to study in Klagenfurt.
The Admissions and Examinations Office is responsible for admissions, recognition of qualifications, individual studies, entitlement to study, examinations, completing a programme of study and space requests. The office is therefore the key point of contact for students all the way from matriculation to graduation.Housing services
There is a broad range of options for student dorms a mere stone’s throw away from the university. Foreign students looking for a room in a student dorm can submit a request for a room in Klagenfurt via the OeAD student housing website.
Library services
The university library is our academic information centre and provides literature and information media for studying, research, teaching and continuing education. The university library is the largest library in Carinthia. The origins of the library date back to the second half of the sixteenth century. It is home to around 950,000 printed books and extensive e-resources.
ICT services
At the University of Klagenfurt, students, teachers and researchers are supported by one of the best IT service providers through a wide range of IT services in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT). The IT Service Desk will be happy to assist you with any questions or problems concerning ICT support.
Medical services
Healthcare in Austria is among the best in Europe. Before you leave, make sure to consult your insurance company in your home country to find out about the possibility of health insurance during your time at the University of Klagenfurt. The question of whether you need to take out health insurance in Austria depends on your country of origin and the length of your stay in Klagenfurt.
Student Life
Campus life
The campus is set in 10 hectares of beautiful parkland and features modern infrastructure. It is nestled between the city centre with its beautiful, southern Renaissance flair and Lake Wörthersee, a stunning blue lake. The campus is fresh, green, and well arranged. The northern and central buildings as well as the exterior facades were comprehensively refurbished in 2018. All campus facilities are within easy walking distance. The university is a wonderful place to study, enjoy culture, and meet friends. The “Lakeside Science & Technology Park” is located in the immediate vicinity of the university and is home to around 70 companies and institutions, predominantly from the technology sector.
Sports facilities
Our University Sports Institute offers over 250 sports courses that are guaranteed to keep you fit throughout your studies. Lots of our courses are held outside. During the beautiful summer months, you can paddle, swim, kayak or sail in the stunning Lake Wörthersee. During winter, pristine slopes await you in the vicinity of our campus. Hiking, climbing, mountainbiking, everything is possible.
Student clubs
There is a vibrant student life on and around campus. The student’s union organizes social events all year around, such as quiz, film and game evenings. There are a variety of societies and music groups you can participate in and local charities you can get involved with. Partner organisations like the Carinthian International Centre additionally offer cultural and social events, from networking sessions to picnics, coffee mornings and monthly book clubs.
Student Reviews
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