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Studying is a formative time full of new experiences. With its diverse range of degree programmes in nine fields of interest, the University of Graz creates the perfect space for training and further development.

Society and democracy

Learn how democracy works and what societies need to enable their citizens to lead a successful life. ⇒ the studies at a glance

Business and law

Find out how a market works, what entrepreneurship means and what legal framework a state needs in the 21st century. ⇒ the studies at a glance

Data Science

Understand how artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing the world and what this means for society. ⇒ the studies at a glance

Languages

Discover how languages shape our lives and enable us to communicate successfully across different borders. ⇒ the studies at a glance

History and culture

Immerse yourself in the culture of countries near and far and understand how history shapes the civilisations of today. ⇒ the studies at a glance

Health and fitness

Explore the human miracle - from the mode of action of the smallest molecules to cell structures, the musculoskeletal system and the psyche. ⇒ the studies at a glance

MINT / Natural sciences

Find out how elementary particles interact, what secrets the universe holds for us and how formulae describe the world. ⇒ the studies at a glance

Climate and sustainability

Find out how humans are changing the Earth and its climate and how we can achieve a sustainable way of life. ⇒ the studies at a glance

Social issues and ethics

Embark on a search for social justice and the moral and ethical rules that enable us to live together. ⇒ the studies at a glance

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Observers in Styria recorded 4,660 different animals, plants and fungi as part of the international City Nature Challenge between 24 and 27 April 2026. This saw the region take first place in the "species" category. Ostrava in the Czech Republic made the most observations, with just under 140,000, whilst the San Francisco Bay Area had the highest number of participants, namely 3,019.

Studying at the University of Graz: How to enrol

Ready for a new chapter in your life with the start of your studies at the University of Graz in the winter semester 2026/27? Here you will find information on deadlines, admission procedures, registration, and everything else you need to successfully start your studies in the fall.

Europe Day: Strengthening international expertise with Arqus

On 9 May, the spotlight will be on Europe. At the University of Graz, European cooperation is also a tangible part of everyday student life – not least through the Arqus university alliance. Master’s and PhD students can currently register for the Arqus micro-credential in ‘Advanced Creative Thinking and Communication’.

A substantial community: the key role of soil crusts in the earth system

They are often overshadowed by the plant world: lichens, fungi, mosses and bacteria, which form unique communities on rocks and trees or as soil crusts. Bettina Weber from the University of Graz is bringing this biological alliance into the research spotlight. Her research shows that these communities form an essential part of the Earth’s critical zone and play a key role in the interactions between land and atmosphere. Bettina Weber was honoured by the European Geosciences Union for her groundbreaking research at the beginning of May.