Language of instruction and verification of language proficiency
EXCHANGE students (undergraduate/bachelor, master, PhD/doctoral level) |
No language certificate needed. However, preference will be given to applicants with a German language certificate (or English language certificate – in case you are only attending courses held in English).
Exchange students without knowledge of German must have sufficient knowledge of English and must verify in detail in the online system whether they can find enough courses taught in English to fulfil the program requirements. |
DEGREE students (master level) |
All master degree-students must provide proof of their knowledge of German at level C1 at the time of application. |
DEGREE students (PhD/doctoral level) |
All doctoral degree-students must provide proof of their knowledge of German at level C1 at the time of application. (Except PhD programs in natural sciences and in English and American Studies.) |
Accepted certificates(s) |
German |
Preferably ÖSD-certificate C1, Goetheinstitut certificate C1 |
English |
Preferably TOEFL, IELTS |
International Office / International Student Service Office
Address |
Universitaet Graz Buero für Internationale Beziehungen Universitaetsplatz 3 8010 Graz / Austria |
Contact person for incoming students (Name, email address, phone number) |
Mag. Monika Ostir-Schein, erasmus.mundus@uni-graz.at, +43-316-380-1246 |
Contact person for outgoing students (Name, email address, phone number) |
Mag. Petra Rabitsch, petra.rabitsch@uni-graz.at, +43-316-380-2212 |
Contact person for incoming and outgoing staff (Name, email address, phone number) |
Mag. Kanita Kovacevic, erasmus.mundus@uni-graz.at, +43-316-380-2214 |
Other useful information |
Documents to be uploadedThe following documents must be uploaded to the IANUS online application system by the IANUS application deadline. |
DEGREE-seeking students (Bachelor, Master, PhD): |
• Proof of eligibility for enrolment in an equivalent/similar program at the same level the IANUS application is for at the former home university without any further entrance exam or selection procedure signed and stamped by admissions office / registrar of former home university. |
• Diplomas of ALL previously completed university degrees, i.e. for master application – undergraduate/bachelor diploma, for PhD/doctorate application – undergraduate/bachelor and master diplomas. |
• Transcripts of records of ALL previously completed degrees, i.e. for master application – undergraduate/bachelor transcript, for PhD/doctorate application – undergraduate/bachelor and master transcript. |
• Research Plan (PhD/doctorate ONLY) |
• Titles of undergraduate/bachelor and master thesis (Natural Science PhDs ONLY) |
• Language certificate for German (level C1) o except PhD programs in natural sciences and in English and American Studies o Post-Doc – please check with contact person for language requirement |
• Passport copy |
• Curriculum Vitae |
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EXCHANGE mobility (all levels): |
• Proof of enrolment in an equivalent/similar program and at the same level the IANUS application is for at the home university signed and stamped by the admissions office / registrar of the home university (Bachelor, Master, PhD only) |
• Diplomas of ALL previously completed university degrees, i.e. for master application – undergraduate/bachelor diploma, for PhD/doctorate application – undergraduate/bachelor and master diplomas, for post-doc – doctoral diploma./td>
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• Transcripts of records of ALL previously completed degrees, i.e. for master application – undergraduate/bachelor transcript, for PhD/doctorate application – undergraduate/bachelor and master transcript (Bachelor, Master, PhD only). |
• Learning Agreement containing the intended courses (course nr, course title, ECTS) at the University of Graz (undergraduate/bachelor and master ONLY) |
• Research Plan (PhD/doctorate, post-doc and staff ONLY) |
• Titles of bachelor and master thesis (Natural Science PhDs ONLY) |
• Language certificate is not mandatory, however preference will be given to students providing one. Students planning to take only courses taught in English must make sure they can find enough courses taught in English (see offer at http://international.uni-graz.at/en/stud/incoming/s-in-winfo/courses-taught-english/). |
• Passport copy |
• Curriculum Vitae |
• Letter of Invitation (post-doc and staff only) demonstrating the host university‟s interest in hosting the scholar – please contact the relevant department/unit to find out if it can host you on the basis of your research/work plan. |
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Translations of documents |
If original documents (certificates, transcripts, etc) are not in English or German, they must be accompanied by a translation into either English or German. Selected degree students will have to provide certified translations into German during the application process at the University of Graz. |
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Next steps after selection via the IANUS consortium |
The University of Graz requires selected students to complete the University of Graz application procedure, before visa and acceptance letters can be sent! |
• Exchange students must complete the online application via the University of Graz online tool. A print-off of the “Application Form” signed by the student and the “Study Confirmation” signed by the advisor at the home university along with all relevant academic documentation must then be sent via surface mail to the contact person in Graz. |
• Degree-seeking students must complete the online application via the University of Graz online tool. A print-off of the “Application Form” signed by the student and the “Study Confirmation” signed by the advisor at the home university along with all relevant academic documentation must then be sent via surface mail to the contact person in Graz. Note that degree-students selected for University of Graz must hand in original documents incl. certified translations. |
All students selected for University of Graz will be contacted by the Graz contact person upon the official confirmation of their selection by the coordinating university and advised in detail. |
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Other Useful Information |
• Online course guide: https://online.uni-graz.at |
• English-taught courses: http://international.uni-graz.at/en/stud/incoming/s-in-winfo/courses-taught-english/ |
• Guidelines for course system: http://static.uni-graz.at/fileadmin/bib/downloads/studierende/incoming/ugo/bibwww_s_ugo_guidelines.pdf |
• Further information for degree seeking students: http://www.uni-graz.at/en/stpawww/stpawww_internationalstudents-2.htm?= |
• Further information for exchange students: http://international.uni-graz.at/en/stud/incoming/nominiert/ |
• Welcome Guide for students: http://international.uni-graz.at/en/stud/incoming/welcome-guide-stud/ |
• Information on the student facilities at the university: see welcome guide |
• Information about the city: http://www.graztourismus.at/cms/ziel/2865539/DE/ |