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University of Klagenfurt

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world rank  704

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University Overview

Founded in 1970, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt (University of Klagenfurt) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Klagenfurt (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Carinthia. This institution also has a branch campus in Vienna. Officially recognized by the Bundesministerium für Frauen, Wissenschaft und Forschung (Federal Ministry for Women, Science and Research), Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt (AAU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt (AAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Klagenfurt's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Klagenfurt's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Klagenfurt' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University of Klagenfurt's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot available

University Identity

Name (English) University of Klagenfurt
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym AAU
Founded 1970 It obtained status of University in 1975. The name of the university is changed to the University of Klagenfurt in 1993, and to Alpen_adria-Universität Klagenfurt in 2004.
Motto Per Aspera ad Astra
Through hardships to the stars
Colours Shades of Blue
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address Universitätsstrasse 65-67
Klagenfurt
9020 Carinthia
Austria
University of Klagenfurt's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Klagenfurt Phone Number (463) 2700
University of Klagenfurt Fax Number (463) 2700 9299
Other locations Vienna

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Recognition and Accreditation

University of Klagenfurt's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Klagenfurt is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Bundesministerium für Frauen, Wissenschaft und Forschung

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1970


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Klagenfurt as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Klagenfurt Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Klagenfurt is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Klagenfurt's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Klagenfurt: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

University of Klagenfurt Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Klagenfurt Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Klagenfurt categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Klagenfurt.



University of Klagenfurt: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

University of Klagenfurt Admission Info


University of Klagenfurt's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Klagenfurt is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Klagenfurt's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Klagenfurt has a non-selective, open-admission policy for all prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Klagenfurt's acceptance rate is not available.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Klagenfurt's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Klagenfurt has more than 900 international students.


University of Klagenfurt's Admission Office Admission Office

Universitätsstrasse 90
Klagenfurt 9020
(463) 2700 8010


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Size and Profile

University of Klagenfurt Size and Profile


University of Klagenfurt's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Klagenfurt has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


University of Klagenfurt's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Klagenfurt's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


University of Klagenfurt's Control Type Control Type

University of Klagenfurt is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Klagenfurt's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Klagenfurt is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Klagenfurt's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Klagenfurt's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


University of Klagenfurt's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Klagenfurt adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Klagenfurt's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Klagenfurt is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Klagenfurt Facilities


University of Klagenfurt's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Klagenfurt's Library


University of Klagenfurt's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Klagenfurt's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Klagenfurt's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Klagenfurt Services


University of Klagenfurt's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Klagenfurt's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Klagenfurt's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

University of Klagenfurt's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Klagenfurt's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Klagenfurt Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Klagenfurt Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Vision2020
  • The Crowdhelix Network
  • UNIVERS alliance project
  • KWF Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsfonds


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Free Online Courses

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