Karl-Franzens Universitat – Information sheet

Contact Person (for incoming students): Dr. Anja Hoffmann

Contact Person (for outgoing students): Mag. Petra Rabitsch

Contact Person (for incoming and outgoing post-doc/staff): Mag. Kanita Kovacevic

www.uni-graz.at

Dr. Anja Hoffmann: erasmus.mundus@uni-graz.at

Mag. Petra Rabitsch : petra.rabitsch@uni-graz.at

Mag. Kanita Kovacevic: erasmus.mundus@uni-graz.at

Dr. Anja Hoffmann: +43-316-380-1246

Mag. Petra Rabitsch : +43-316-380-1251

Mag. Kanita Kovacevic: +43-316-380-2214

Universitaet Graz Buero für Internationale Beziehungen Universitaetsplatz 3 8010 Graz / Austria
Name of the University University of Graz / Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
Contact person for IANUS II incoming students Dr. Anja Hoffmann
erasmus.mundus@uni-graz.at
+43-316-380-1246
Contact person for IANUS II outgoing students Mag. Petra Rabitsch
petra.rabitsch@uni-graz.at
+43-316-380-1251
Contact person for IANUS II incoming and outgoing post-doc/staff Mag. Kanita Kovacevic
erasmus.mundus@uni-graz.at
+43-316-380-2214
Websites
General Website www.uni-graz.at
Link, on your website, to http://ianus.uaic.ro/ http://international.uni-graz.at/en/koop-proj/sp/ema2/ema2-uni-graz/
Website for IANUS/Erasmus Mundus applicants (BA / MA / PHD) http://international.uni-graz.at/en/koop-proj/sp/ema2/ema2-info/ema2-incoming-students/
Website for IANUS applicants (post-doc and staff) http://international.uni-graz.at/en/staff/pers-incoming/mobility-programs/ema-2/
If you need further assistance, please contact erasmus.mundus@uni-graz.at indicating whether you’re applying as Post-Doc or Staff and attaching your CV and research/work plan.
Academic calendar (lecture periods)
Link to academic calendar http://studienabteilung.uni-graz.at/en/dates-deadlines/
Lecture periods: Note that dates are partly still preliminary as the senate’s decision on semester dates for 2015/16 is not due until Feb/March 2015. Preliminary dates are based on previous years and indicated in red in the following tables.
first term 2015/ 2016 (winter term), preliminary Start date: 01.10.2015 End date: 31.01.2016
registration session (welcome events), preliminary: 02.09.2015-23.09.2015
examination period(s): end of semester / continuous (depending on course)
second term 2015 / 2016 (summer term), preliminary Start date: 01.03.2016 End date: 05.07.2016
registration session (welcome events), preliminary: 03.02.2016-22.02.2016
examination period(s): end of semester / continuous (depending on course)

Admission and registration
Don’t forget to scroll down to section ‘Documents to be uploaded’ for a list of documents that have to be uploaded for the IANUS II application!
Exchange students
Undergraduate Admission deadline First term (winter): 1 June for winter semester
Second term (summer): mobility start in second term NOT possible
Registration deadline September for winter semester
Contact Dr. Anja Hoffmann,
email: erasmus.mundus@uni-graz.at
http://international.uni-graz.at/en/koop-proj/sp/ema2/ema2-info/ema2-incoming-students/
Master Admission deadline First term (winter): 1 June for winter semester
Second term (summer): mobility start in second term NOT possible
Registration deadline September for winter semester
Contact Dr. Anja Hoffmann,
email: erasmus.mundus@uni-graz.at
http://international.uni-graz.at/en/koop-proj/sp/ema2/ema2-info/ema2-incoming-students/
Doctorate Admission deadline First term (winter): 1 June for winter semester
Second term (summer): mobility start in second term NOT possible
Registration deadline September for winter semester
Contact Dr. Anja Hoffmann,
email: erasmus.mundus@uni-graz.at
http://international.uni-graz.at/en/koop-proj/sp/ema2/ema2-info/ema2-incoming-students/



Student and welcome services
Link to student guide http://international.uni-graz.at/en/stud/incoming/welcome-guide-stud/
Estimated living expenses
Housing housing assistance (yes/no/type) Yes, selected students will be informed about the procedures by the IANUS contact person
link to housing information www.housing.oead.at
application deadline(s) 1 June for winter semester
Facilities for students with special needsYes (http://www.uni-graz.at/en/university/interdisciplinary-affairs/barrier-free-university/)
Mentor systemBuddy program (pick up and support by Graz student) available for exchange students:
http://erasmus.oehunigraz.at/
Welcome event / orientation weekWelcome Events are mandatory and include sessions about orientation/ registration/ course system.
Winter semester (preliminary):
Registration and Welcome Events:
02.09.2015-23.09.2014
Language course(s) before the study periods Intensive German course in September (lasting for three weeks before the start of the semester):
https://treffpunktsprachen.uni-graz.at/en/teaching/german-as-a-foreign-language/intensive-courses/
during the study periods Yes, various language courses on different levels:
https://treffpunktsprachen.uni-graz.at/en/lehre/deutsch-als-fremdsprache/semester-courses/
http://treffpunktsprachen.uni-graz.at/en/teaching/foreign-language-courses/semester-courses-for-students/
Other services

International Office / Student Service Center / Visitor Service
Adress Universitaet Graz
Buero für Internationale Beziehungen
Universitaetsplatz 3
8010 Graz / Austria
Contact persons for incoming studentsname: Dr. Anja Hoffmann
e-mail: erasmus.mundus@uni-graz.at
phone: +43-316-380-1246
for outgoing studentsname: Mag. Petra Rabitsch
e-mail: petra.rabitsch@uni-graz.at
phone: +43-316-380-1251
for outgoing staffname: Mag. Kanita Kovacevic
e-mail: erasmus.mundus@uni-graz.at
phone: +43-316-380-2214
for incoming staffname: Mag. Kanita Kovacevic
e-mail: erasmus.mundus@uni-graz.at
phone: +43-316-380-2214

Other useful information that would be necessary for applicants (e.g. special language requirements, particular ademission requirements etc.)
Documents to be uploaded
The following documents must be uploaded to the IANUS II online application system by the IANUS II application deadline.
Note that students applying for master exchange/ degree must by the deadline of the respective IANUS II call have finished their bachelor degree and be able to provide all the documents mentioned below.
Students applying for doctoral exchange must be able to provide the complete bachelor and master documentation by the deadline of the respective IANUS II call.
DEGREE-seeking students
Proof of eligibility for enrolment in an equivalent/similar program at the same level the IANUS II 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
Language certificate for German (level C1) (except PhD programs in natural sciences and in English and American Studies; Post-Doc – please check with contact person for language requirement)
Passport copy
Curriculum Vitae
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.
Transcripts of records of ALL previously completed degrees (Bachelor, Master, PhD only), i.e. for master application – undergraduate/bachelor transcript, for PhD/doctorate application – undergraduate/bachelor and master transcript.
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 (PhD/doctorate, 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.
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.
Next steps after selection via the IANUS II 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.

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://studienabteilung.uni-graz.at/de/studieren/internationale-studierende/
• 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/