Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Studying at Graz University: Registration for autumn 2025 now open

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Ready for a new chapter in your life? Then start your studies at the University of Graz now. Here you will find information on deadlines, admission procedures and registration, as well as everything else you need to get your studies off to a successful start.

Passed your school leaving exams? What now? The University of Graz has over 100 degree programmes waiting for you. We offer a huge selection of exciting courses. Take a look now: Study programmes

Already found your dream degree programme? Perfect! Then get started now and secure your place at the University of Graz! Registration starts on 16 June 2025 for all graduates with an Austrian Matura or a comparable EU/EEA qualification. 

What do you need to register

  • Scan of your Matura certificate
  • Official photo ID
  • If you are transferring from another university: additional transcript and, if applicable, certificate of completion

Registration is open until 5 September. This deadline is sufficient for most programmes. Detailed instructions can be found at Admission to studies plus dates and deadlines – University of Graz

Admission procedure

Some programmes are particularly popular or require specific prior knowledge. In these cases, there are additional admission criteria or aptitude tests.

  • For anyone wishing to study teaching: the state admission procedure is your first step! If you do not complete this, there is a second registration window from 1 July 2025 to 14 August 2025. More information: Admission to teacher training
  • If you want to study a language, you must take a placement test at the beginning of the first semester so that we can ensure that you are enrolled in the right courses.
  • For sports and exercise sciences, you need either a sports-related secondary school leaving certificate or a supplementary examination. Please note: Registration for the winter semester is unfortunately already closed – find out now about the next semester: Admission – Institute of Movement Sciences, Sport and Health

In addition to the aptitude tests, there are also fields of study that have a limited number of places due to their high popularity. These include:

  • Bachelor's programmes
    • Biology
    • Molecular biology
    • Pharmaceutical sciences
    • Psychology
  • Diploma programme in law
  • Master's programmes (for Bachelor's graduates from other universities)
    • Psychology
    • Pharmacy

Unfortunately, the registration deadline has already passed. You can try again next year.

Further Questions

Do you have any further questions or are you unsure which degree programme is right for you? The 4students team advises prospective students in person or online: Online information sessions – University of Graz

By the way: When you start at the University of Graz, you will be confronted with many new terms, tools and deadlines. You can find all the tips you need to get started as a first-year student here: FAQs: The first semester – University of Graz

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