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Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
Linz, Austria
(pop. 200,000)
Student Enrollment: 12,000
Language of instruction: German, some English
www.students.jku.edu/exchange/
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PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP-Exchange: Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is Excellent.
Courses
Faculties of Law; Social Sciences, Economics, and Business (business & education, economics & business administration [accounting & auditing, business taxation, e-learning, environmental management, human resource management, internet business, management in service industries, managerial accounting, managerial finance, marketing, organizational behavior/ organizational design, production & logistics management, public sector & nonprofit management, start-up business & entrepreneurship, strategic management], management information technology, social economics, sociology, statistics); Sciences and Engineering (computer science, economics-technical chemistry, mechatronics, teacher training for secondary schools, technical chemistry, technical mathematics, mathematics in industry, technical physics, biophysics).
Academic Notes
Economics and business administration, management information technology, mathematics in industry, mechatronics (combination of mechanics, electronics, and computer science), physics, and computer science are recommended for ISEP participants.
Language Notes
• Students do not need any prior German to study abroad in Linz, provided they find enough courses in English to support a full-credit course load. Students wishing to take courses in German should have reached the intermediate level of German prior to their exchange.
• JKUL offers a 2-3 week intensive German course prior to the beginning of each semester (included in ISEP benefits).
• 2-8 hours a week of Intensive German courses are available during the academic year in conjunction with a reduced number of regular courses (included in ISEP benefits). About 300 courses are taught in English each semester.
For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP German Options-at-a-Glance for US Students
ISEP German Language Advising Chart
Program Dates
Academic year: early October to early July; Semester 1: early October to late January; Semester 2: early March to early July.
Housing and Meals
Students receive a housing stipend and choose the residence hall of their choice; the stipend covers housing in a double-occupancy room. A stipend is provided to cover the cost of meals.
Find out more about Financial Issues for Exchange Students..
Student Activities
The city's central location provides numerous opportunities for day and weekend excursions, and breathtaking skiing destinations are close by. As an ISEP student you will be assigned an Austrian student mentor to assist you upon your arrival. The student union also ensures that ISEP students have
a great time during their stay in Linz. The team organizes regular events and trips within Austria as well as to Budapest, Prague etc. During its pre-semester program JKU also offers a complementary “Cultural Sensitivity” training
(free) and various tours to local places of interest (some for a small fee). Numerous sports classes are offered by the University Sports Institute (10 to 20 Euros per semester).
Internships, Service Learning, Volunteering
JKU Linz offers internship options for students specifically in a Business-related field. Deadlines for internship applicants may be earlier than posted ISEP-deadlines. For information regarding JKU-Linz’s internship opportunities, please visit their website: http://www.jku.at/content/e262/e49667/e49668/e43905/.
German proficiency is a plus and might increase chances of placement but is not a prerequisite.
Profile
Founded in 1966, Johannes Kepler Universitat Linz (JKU) is a modern, campus-style university with innovative interdisciplinary programs in business and technology, and a renowned center for computer research. The university is located in a residential area 10 minutes from downtown by tram. Total enrollment: about 10,500 students (more than 1,000 international students).
Location
Located on the banks of the Danube, Linz has its origin in a Roman settlement and served as a residence for German emperors during the Middle Ages. The third largest city in Austria, Linz is a flourishing industrial, commercial and cultural center. The main square in the center of the city, laid out as a market place in 1260, is surrounded by a pedestrian zone with a variety of shops and cafés. From Linz, it is an hour drive to the Austrian Lake District with sailing, mountaineering and skiing facilities.
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