Admission
Admission is only possible if you fulfill all requirements and have all required documents. Therefore, please read the information carefully before you start the application. This will make the admission process easier for you.
When am I considered an international student?
If you have a previous education that was not completed in Austria, you are an international student,
As education systems are different everywhere, we have to check whether your previous education entitles you to study in Austria. We can only do this on the basis of a complete application.
When can I submit an application?
Applications can only be submitted within the submission deadlines. There is an submission deadlines for the winter semester (semester starts in October) and a submission deadlines for the summer semester (semester starts in March).
Detailed information on the submission deadlines can be found here.
Applications can only be processed for the semester for which the submission deadlines is currently active.
No applications can be submitted outside of these periods.
What is the admission process for international students?
The admission process for international students consists of two steps
Step One: Application
When applying for a degree programme, you are responsible for sending us all required documents in full and on time using the tool provided. We will use the application to check whether you fulfil the admission requirements.
Step Two: Enrollment
If your application is successful, the “Application for enrollment” will be activated in the application portal. Send the signed “Application for enrollment” to the Academic Affairs Office.
Only then can we send you your matriculation number and payment details. Only if we receive the payment on time (a few days after the payment) the enrollment is completed and you are a student of the University of Graz.
Step Two for VGUH participants:
If you enroll as participant of the Vorstudienlehrgang (VGUH) enrolment takes place via the VGUH. This means you have to register at the VGUH. We will then receive all the necessary data from them. Once we have the data, we will send you your matriculation number and payment information by email. Please check your emails regularly (including the spam and junk folders). You do not have to send an “application for enrollment”. Therefore, the application is not activated in the application portal.
Where can I find which documents are required?
Information regarding the necessary documents for bachelor- and diploma programmes can be found here.
Information regarding the necessary documents for master's programmes can be found here.
ATTENTION: Different application procedures for Joint Degree Programs and Doctorate Programs
Doctorate programs and Joint Degree Programs are not processed by the Student Affairs Office. We are therefore unable to provide you with information about the application procedures for these programs.
For information on applications for doctoral programs, please contact the Doctoral Academy.
Information on submitting an application
How do I apply?
You apply by…
- creating a basic account
- creating an application via the basic account
uploading all necessary documents in the online application and handing in the application via the online application tool
Your documents meet the requirements if:
- you have submitted scans of the original educational documents
- the educational documents meet the legalisation requirements (according to the Code of Civil Procedure)
- the educational documents have been translated by a court-certified interpreter and the translation has been submitted together with the originals (only required for educational documents that are not in German or English)
- you have submitted a scan of the original language certificate
- you have submitted the application form completely and correctly filled out and signed
- you have submitted a copy of a passport or identity card
- you have submitted the required additional forms (only required for certain fields of study)
I am already studying a bachelor's degree at the University of Graz and want to do another/additional bachelor's program. What do I have to do?
Please send an email to studienabteilung@uni-graz.at within the admission deadlines
with the following details:
- Your full name
- Your matriculation number
- Name of the degree program you wish to start
- That you would like to start your studies in this semester
If applicable, send additional documents relevant to your studies (e.g. confirmation that you have passed the admission procedure for restricted programs) as a PDF file
I am already studying at the University of Graz and want to do another/additional master's program. What do I have to do?
An application is always required for a Master's degree programme. If you already have a student account, you can create the application via your UGO account uner “My Application” and upload the required documents there.
I am currently at VGUH and would like to change my degree program. What do I have to do?
Please complete the preparatory course (VGUH) first. Then send an email to the Academic Affairs Office with the admission letter you have, the VGUH certificates and that you would like to study another degree programme.
Additional information
How long will it take to process my application?
The processing of an application can take several weeks to months. Unfortunately, it is not possible to give an exact time frame. Please note that it may not be possible to be admitted in the semester you have applied for. The University therefore recommends that you submit your application with all the necessary documents as early as possible. The University of Graz assumes no responsibility for the organization of your studies, e.g. visa appointments, relocation planning, etc.
Can I apply if I do not yet have all the necessary documents, language certificates and/or certifications?
No! Incomplete documents will result in your application being rejected. You will not be able to reapply for the same degree programme in the same semester. Therefore, do not apply until you have all documents, legalisations and proof of language proficiency.
I don't want to do anything wrong. Can an agency apply on my behalf?
No, this is actually prohibited by law! When applying via an agency, the applicant is excluded from applying for two semesters.
