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Technische Universität Graz
Graz, Austria
(pop. 240,000)
Student Enrollment: 9,766
Language of instruction: German, English
www.tugraz.at
Course Information
Courses taught in English
PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US and International students is Excellent.
Courses
Faculties: Architecture; Civil Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Economic Sciences; Electrical Engineering and Information Technology; Technical Mathematics and Technocal Physics; Technical Chemistry, Chemical and Process Engineering, Biotechnology; Computer Science
Study Programs: Architecture; Biochemistry and Molecular Biomedical Sciences; Biomedical Engineering; Biotechnology; Chemical and Process Engineering; Chemistry; Civil Engineering Sciences (various programs); Computer Science; Construction Management – Civil Engineering; Earth Sciences; Electrical Engineering; Electrical Engineering – Sound Engineering; Geomatics Engineering; Geomatics Science; Geo-Spatial-Technologies; Mechanical Engineering; Mechanical and Industrial Engineering; Molecular Biology; Molecular Microbiology; Paper and Pulp Technology; Production Science and Management; Software Development – Economy; Technical Chemistry; Technical Mathematics (various programs); Technical Physics; Telematics
Courses taught in English
Over 400 courses were taught in English during the academic year 2007-08. For the most recent listing of courses taught in English, please see link above.
Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level
Students will be enrolled in undergraduate programs but they will also be allowed to take graduate courses if subject-related requirements are fulfilled.
Academic Notes
ISEP students enrolled at TU Graz may also sign up for courses offered
at Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz at no further cost.
The study programs Chemistry; Biochemistry and Molecular Biomedical Sciences; Biotechnology; Earth Sciences; Geo-Spatial Technologies; Molecular Biology; and Molecular Microbiology at NAWI Graz are offered as joint programs of TU Graz and Karl-Franzens Universität Graz. For students this means that they can profit from the outstanding achievements and the competences of two universities – an absolute novelty in Austria!
Language Notes
• Students do not need any previous German in order to enroll at TU Graz, although 2-4 semesters is prefered . Students who wish to take all courses in German should have a minimum of 4 semesters of German or the equivalent. Students with less than three semesters of German are required to enroll in the German pre-session and take one German language course during the semester.
• Semi-intensive German language courses for two hours a week at the low-intermediate to advanced level are offered in addition to regular classes during the academic year at the "treffpunkt sprachen," a language school that is part of Karl-Franzens-Universitat Graz. A one-semester coupon for German language instruction (grammar, conversation, oral competence, Austrian German etc.) at a reduced price is included in the ISEP benefits.
• A three-week pre-session intensive German language course is offered in February and September for low-intermediate to advance speakers at the rate of approximately 150 Euros. Housing is included for ISEP students. More information is available online (http://www.uni-graz.at/treffpunktsprachen/).
I-to-I applicants at TU Graz who are not native English or German speakers need to receive a proof of sufficient language qualification. This proof can be a university entrance examination, an examination taken at your school, your home university or at a language school, or, in case that the student does not have an official document, the language proficiency report.
Ultimately, it is the host institution who determines language proficiency.
Program Dates
Academic year: beginning of October to end of June; Semester 1: beginning of October to end of January; Semester 2: end of February to end of June.
Housing and Meals
ISEP students are housed in single or double rooms in student dorms and receive a monthly stipend for meals.
Student Activities
Graz, as a vibrant community with over 40,000 students, provides numerous opportunities for free time activities. As an ISEP student you will be assigned a student mentor, who will introduce you to the Austrian way of life. The student union organizes regular's tables where you can meet other exchange students, and trips all around Styria (e.g. Styrian vineyards, spa, hiking) and Austria (e.g. Vienna). The Sports Institute of Graz offers inexpensive courses for students. There are also numerous opportunities to enjoy cabaret entertainment, theatre and the opera, as well as concerts in Graz. During the summer months many students like to gather in the city’s biggest park (Stadtpark) to study, play sports or music, or simply hang out.
Profile
Technische Universitat Graz (TUGraz) was founded in 1811 by the Archduke Johann. The core areas of the university are teaching and research in technical sciences and in technical natural sciences. Total enrollment during the academic year 2007-2008 is 9,766 of which 14.3 percent are international students.
Location
Graz, the European Cultural Capital of 2003, is situated in the southeast of Austria at the focal point of southeast Europe. The city is well situated for travel. The Old Town is among the best preserved in Europe and was added to UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritage sites in 1999. The city hosts numerous festivals, and the unique architecture representing styles ranging from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century offers a fascinating mix of tradition and modernism.
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