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A wide range of programmes and courses, a modern infrastructure & welcoming atmosphere are all factors that make the University of Klagenfurt such a great place to study.

Programmes offered

At the University of Klagenfurt, you can choose from a varied range of programmes spanning business, technology, languages, culture and sustainability. Here you will find a summary of each of our 21 Bachelor’s degree programmes, 30 Master’s degree programmes, 14 teacher training programmes and 5 Doctoral programmes.

Are you interested in language, cultural and social science topics? You want to deal with cultures, languages & communication? Or do you deal with pedagogical, philosophical, psychological employees? Get to know the range of courses on offer at the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultural Sciences!

Interested in business programmes such as Business Administration, Business & Law, Geography, Industrial Engineering or Information Management? Find out all about AAU business programmes by clicking the link below!

Would you like to work in a technological field such as informatics, mathematics, information & communication technologies, robotics or information management? If so, you can find out more about AAU technology programmes here.

Do you want to become a teacher for secondary general education (school types NMS, AHS, BMHS (Polytechnic School, BS, HAK, HASCH, HTL, HLW, …) and teach future generations? Find out here which subjects are offered at the University of Klagenfurt!

We are here for you!

Are you thinking about which degree programme is right for you or do you simply have general questions about studying? We will be happy to advise you individually and help you with your decision. Contact us by e-mail studieninfo [at] aau [dot] at, phone +4346327009325 or via Facebook and Instagram. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Service und Advice

Whether you’re a future student or a current student, below you will find a list of the most important contacts at the University of Klagenfurt.

  • Student Guidance Service

    The Student Advisory Service is the first point of contact for all those who want to find out about the content and structure of their studies. If you would like advice on individual studies or would like to know more about Klagenfurt University, please contact us.

    Phone: +43 463 2700 9325
    e-mail: studieninfo [at] aau [dot] at

  • Study representation of the ÖH

    The Austrian National Students’ Union (ÖH) is the legal representative body of all students. The Student Representation (StV) of your study programme is your first point of contact for questions and problems concerning your studies. The StV can also help you with questions concerning the organisation of your studies, such as the preparation of an individual timetable.

    Phone: +43 463 2700 8800
    e-mail: servicecenter [at] oeh-klagenfurt [dot] at

  • Admissions and Examinations Office

    If you want to enrol for a degree programme, have questions about examination recognition or the examination system, the Admissions Office is there for you. They can help with questions about the examination book and are the central point of contact for students from enrolment to graduation.

    Phone: +43 463 2700 9111
    e-mail: studienabteilung [at] aau [dot] at

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Open Day

Our next Open Day will take place on 15 March 2024!

Gain an insight into everyday university life and choose the degree programme that suits your interests. We invite you to attend lectures and information events at the university on this day and get to know the campus on guided tours.

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Online Info Sessions on Instagram

Take the opportunity to inform yourself at the online info sessions!

In short sessions, our student advisors will introduce you to all Bachelor’s degree programmes and provide you with the most important information about studying at the University of Klagenfurt.

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Be First! Mentoring

Be First! is our mentoring programme for young people who are thinking about taking up a degree. Trained mentors, who are themselves currently enrolled in a degree programme at the University of  Klagenfurt, encourage young people, who are the first in their family to consider attending university. They provide tips and advice during the last year of school, share their personal experiences of student life, offer guidance when it comes to choosing the right degree programme, and accompany freshers as they enter university and throughout the first year. We want to ensure that you are ready to plan your future even before you finish school!

Want to know more? Get in touch at beFirst [at] aau [dot] at !

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Online Infoweek for German-language degree programmes

Take part in our Online Infoweek from 15 to 19 January 2024!

In short presentations, you will learn about individual degree programmes and find out the most important things about studying, accommodation, financing and our support services.

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Online Infoweek for English-language degree programmes

Take part in our Online Infoweek from 27 November to 1 December 2023!

At the Online Infoweek, all English-language programmes will be presented in live presentations and you can ask the study programme directors questions.
There is no pre-registration, just click on the link to the relevant session on our website and you’re in!

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Campus Drive-In

Would you like to find out about your study options in Klagenfurt and the campus in spring or summer? Or are you travelling south and would like to take the opportunity to visit your future university?

We invite you to Campus DRIVE-IN this summer: Book an appointment now and we’ll show you around our campus on a personalised tour and give you all the information you need about our degree programmes.

You want to network with students? The official Facebook group of the University of Klagenfurt has several thousand members.

Taster Lecture

Do you want to know what lectures are like?

In this section you will find a selection of so-called taster lectures. These are short lectures designed to give prospective students an impression of what “real” courses at a university are like.

The entire playlist of the taster lectures is available on YouTube-channel of the University of Klagenfurt.

Why study at the University of Klagenfurt?

  • Personal and individual

    No overcrowded lecture halls, the personal interaction of teachers and students, and an atmosphere based on partnership – all these combine to provide ideal conditions for studying!

  • Broad range of degree programmes

    Four faculties offer degree programmes covering the four areas of business and economics, culture, languages, and technical sciences.

  • International networks

    The university maintains cooperation agreements with a large number of leading corporations and universities across the globe, paving the way to exciting internships and periods of study abroad!

  • A convenient size

    No long distances to cover: courses, residential buildings, sports facilities and, last but not least, Lake Wörthersee, all lie close together in Klagenfurt.

  • Interdisciplinary and practice-oriented

    Interdisciplinarity as a key feature of the AAU leads to interesting cross-faculty choices and combination options. This modern and practice-oriented approach ensures excellent career prospects!

  • Attractive and modern site

    The AAU is the most attractive campus university in Austria. With a charming campus in leafy surroundings and modern infrastructure, it is possible to blend studying and leisure in a single location.

  • Quality of life

    Klagenfurt, home to around 100,000 inhabitants, is a modern city with a high quality of living and with a Mediterranean flair. The campus is situated very close to a number of winter sports resorts, lakes, and the Adriatic.

The campus & local area

The University of  Klagenfurt is located in western Klagenfurt, close to Lake Wörthersee and is one of the few campus universities in Austria. The campus  covers a total area of around 100,254 m². The campus is also home to the University Sports Institute (USI), the most modern institute of its kind in Austria. The University of  Klagenfurt campus is surrounded by a wide range of accommodation and eating options, which makes it the perfect place to learn, relax and unwind!

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Discover the city of Klagenfurt

Charming and full of unexpected delights: Klagenfurt is diverse, vibrant, and a great place to live, offering plenty of variety and many surprises for visitors and explorers alike. As life gradually returns to campus, find out more about Klagenfurt and the Federal Province of Carinthia and gather some useful tips for getting the most from your student life at our “Discover Klagenfurt blog“.

Participation at educational fairs

The University of Klagenfurt is represented at numerous trade fairs, where you can obtain information about courses and services related to studying.

In the year 2024, you can visit us at our booth at the following fairs in Austria and internationally:

Date

Fair

Location

Place

Link

January 11-13th 2024 Educatio Budapest in person to the fair
January 19-20th 2024 Informativa Ljubljana in person to the fair
February 24th 2024 Stuzubi Munich in person to the fair
March 7-10th 2024 BeSt Vienna in person to the fair
March 9th 2024 Stuzubi Stuttgart in person to the fair
September 28th 2024 Stuzubi Düsseldorf in person to the fair
Oktober 4-6th 2024 IWEF Bulgaria in person
Oktober 12-13th 2024 Study Abroad Zagreb/Belgrade in person
Oktober 17-19th 2024 BeSt Klagenfurt in person to the fair
November 9th 2024 Stuzubi Hamburg in person to the fair
November 17th 2024 Bachelor and More Vienna in person to the fair
November 27-29th 2024 BeSt Innsbruck in person to the fair

Personal consultation

Do you have questions about your studies or a field of study? Do you have questions about our offer or would you simply like to have a personal conversation with us? Send us a short message and we will be happy to get back to you!

For questions that are better answered by phone, please call +43 463 2700 9325, but you can also contact us by e-mail. The best way to do this is to fill out the contact form.

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