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Admission to study programmes

This is how you become a student! Find out what steps you need to take to enrol for a study programme at the University of Graz.

Tip: Look at deadlines early enough!

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Choose study programme

Which study programme should it be? The range of studies is large - decide on one or more and see if you meet all the requirements for admission.

Note: For admission-regulated programmes, the admission procedure must be completed positively!

Bachelor's/Diploma programmes Master's programmes PhD/Doctorate programmes

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Pre-register online*

Data collection and application

To pre-register for a study programme, you create an account in the online system of the University of Graz. There you enter personal data, the desired study programme(s) and upload the necessary documents. After the data check by the university, you will get access to the Application for Enrollment (step 3).

Note: The online pre-registration for the winter semester 2023/24 starts on June 15, 2023. For the summer semester 2024 it starts on January 4, 2024. Be sure to pre-register during the respective period for the semester in which you want to start your studies. (See study year.)

Online pre-registration Tutorials

Also: Pre-registering online does not mean registering for the admission process/entrance exam. (This is done here.)

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Send Application for Enrollment

Online in the self-service view go to "My Applications" and you will find the "Application for Enrollment" to download. Please check the data, sign the application (using mobile signature or handwritten) and send it as soon as possible to studienabteilung(at)uni-graz.at.

Once the University receives the signed "Application for Enrollment", you will be enrolled. Take care to meet the admission deadline!

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Pay ÖH/tuition fee

The enrollment is completed with the payment of the ÖH or tuition fee. You will receive the data for payment as well as some information sheets via e-mail. When this money arrives for the first time, you are a student!

What is the ÖH fee? This fee enables the Austrian Student Union (ÖH) to represent students independently. It must be paid every semester so that you can continue to be registered as a student.

What is the tuition fee? Regular students from EU/EEA countries or Switzerland only have to pay a tuition fee once they have exceeded the minimum study duration + tolerance semester(s). For non-degree programme student who are only attending individual courses, participants in university and/or preparatory courses and international students (non-EU/EEA citizens), other tuition fees apply.

ÖH or tuition fee

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Set up student account

As soon as the ÖH/student fee has been received, you are officially registered for the current semester. You can now activate your student account: Go to https://online.uni-graz.at and under "Students - Enter your PIN code here" enter the code you received by e-mail as well as your registration number and date of birth. The system will then automatically assign you a username. You set your password and your student account in UNIGRAZonline is activated.

Note: Please remember your account data (username and password)! You need them for every login to UNIGRAZonline. The PIN code is only to be used when logging in for the first time.

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Request student card

The UNIGRAZCard is the official student card of the University of Graz. You can request it in UNIGRAZonline under "Application for UNIGRAZCard". You will need a suitable photo (passport photo format, high resolution) to upload. There are two options to get your card:

If you choose "Self-collection at the kiosk", you will get a QR code to issue the card in the university library entrance area by yourself.
If you want to collect it in person at the Academic Affairs Office, you can do so after four to five working days. You need to make an appointment and bring an official photo ID (passport, ID card or driver's license).

Note: The card is free of charge; in case of loss, theft, damage or change of data (including changing the image), a fee must be paid.

Choose study programme
Pre-register online*
Send Application for Enrollment
Pay ÖH/tuition fee
Set up student account
Request student card

*Help for online pre-registration

Go to online.uni-graz.at and register with your name, date of birth and email address. Then you will receive an e-mail with the activation link. (If you do not receive an activation e-mail, please contact the study department).
Clicking on the activation link in the email will open a confirmation page in your browser. Click "Continue."
Now you can freely choose a username and password. Attention: The username cannot be changed later! Please remember the password!

Log in with your access data at online.uni-graz.at.
Click on "Registration" under the tab "Study".
Register for your desired study(s), fill in your personal data completely and upload the necessary documents.
- If you want to co-register at the University of Graz, enter the code "98" (Reifeprüfung not relevant) as your university entrance qualification.
- If you have never studied at an Austrian university, please leave the field "student number" empty.
Check your data again and submit it. (If you want to correct something, you can do that under the point "Registration").

If you have not completed your university entrance qualification or the prerequisite for studying in Austria, you are considered an international student. The nationality is not important.

When pre-registering online, you must state where you completed your previous education abroad and, if applicable, provide proof of your language skills.

More about international students

If you graduated from high school abroad, choose the university entrance qualification: 25 - Foreign high school diploma

If you graduated from a university abroad, select the university entrance qualification: 31 - foreign postsecondary Educational institution

If you are applying with an IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate) from abroad, select the university entrance qualification: 46 - IB Diploma (abroad)

Tutorials for online pre-registration

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Create a basic account

Find out how to create a basic account step-by-step!

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Apply for a study programme

Find out how to create an application for a study programme!

Dates and deadlines

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Non-selective admissions

Bachelor’s and diploma programmes without selective admissions process

You can enrol for the winter semester from July to September and for the summer semester from January to February .
Next chance: Summer semester 2024, 8 January to 5 February 2024.

Master's programmes without selective admissions process

You can enrol for the winter semester from July until the end of November and for the summer semester from January until the end of May (Note: Only for new admissions!).
Next chance: Winter semester 2023/24, 10 July to 30 November 2023.

For admission to the master’s programme you must have already completed a first degree in a relevant subject area. More information here!

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Selective admissions

Bachelor’s, diploma and Master's programmes with a selective admissions process

You can register to the admission process from March to July.
If you receive a study place for the academic year, you can enrol in the winter as well as the summer semester.

Registration for the academic year 2023/24 was from 1 March until 17 July 2023.

Registration

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Teacher training programme

Registration for the teacher training programme is usually open from March to May.
If you receive a study place for the academic year, you can enrol in the winter as well as the summer semester.

Registration for the academic year 2023/24 was possible from 1 March until 15 May 2023 noon.

Registration

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Joint Programmes

Registration deadlines vary – please check the application window for your preferred joint programme!

Deadlines for joint programmes

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Doctorate programmes

Admission to Doctorate / Phd programmes is possible until November 30 in the winter semester and May 31 in the summer semester of every year.

Non-selective admissions
Selective admissions
Teacher training programme
Joint Programmes
Doctorate programmes

Dates and deadlines

Academic Year 2023/24

Pre-registration online	from 15 June 2023
Admission period (Bachelor's and Diploma Programmes)	10 July - 5 September 2023*
New Admission (Master's and Doktorate's Programmes)	10 Juli - 30 November 2023
Continuing to study (paying student contribution / tuition fee)	10 July - 31 October 2023
Begin of the winter semester	1 October 2023
Begin of courses	2 October 2023
End of courses	3 February 2024
End of winter semester	29 February 2024
Holidays
All Souls Day	2 November 2023
Winter break	18 December 2023 - 7 January 2024
Semester break	5 February - 3 March 2024
All Sundays and bank holidays
* in special cases until 31 October 2023

Beginning of Pre-registration online	4 January 2024
Admission period (Bachelor's and Diploma Programmes)	8 January - 5 February 2024*
New Admission (Master's and Doktorate's Programmes)	8 January - 31 May 2024
Continuing to study (paying student contribution / tuition fee)	8 January - 31 March 2024
Begin of the summer semester	1 March 2024
Begin of courses	4 March 2024
End of courses	29 June 2024
End of summer semester	30 September 2024
Holidays
Easter break	25 March - 7 April 2024
Rector's Day	10 May 2024
Tuesday after Whitsun	21 May 2024
Summer break	1 July - 30 September 2024
All Sundays and bank holidays
* in special cases until 31 March 2024

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Choose study programme

Pre-register online*

Send Application for Enrollment

Pay ÖH/tuition fee

Set up student account

Request student card

*Help for online pre-registration

Step 1: Create a basic account

Step 2: Create an application for a study programme / enter your data

International students

School diploma from abroad

University degree from abroad

IB Diploma