Internationals at TU Graz - COVID-19 Information

PLEASE NOTE

We are constantly updating this page and, despite thorough research, we would like to point out that this information page does not replace legally valid information provided by the Austrian representation. Instead, it should be seen as an additional support for better understanding.

The "3-G" rule (vaccinated/recovered or tested) for arrivals to Austria from all countries was lifted on 16 May 2022. There are currently no COVID-19 related entry restrictions in effect for Austria.

We recommend that you bring the following from your country of origin to Graz in addition to the documents and objects that you would take with you anyway:

• Medication that you take regularly (if necessary, observe import regulations - if you have any questions, please contact the Austrian representative authority)
• If possible: clinical thermometer
• Mouth-nose-protection (FFP2)
• If possible: hand and surface disinfectant
• SIM card/phone card with Austrian/international phone plan, if you are arriving from outside the EU
• Some cash money (currency Euro €)

General Information how to prepare your stay at TU Graz can be found on the following pages:

• Exchange students: Your stay at TU Graz - preparation
• International staff, guests and students: Welcome Center

• Inform yourself about the current rules and regulations in Austria
• Get in touch with our International Office - Welcome Center
  • Exchange students: follow the instructions given out by e-mail and contact your exchange coordinator at TU Graz if there are any open questions
  • International students, staff and guests: contact the Welcome Center
• Participate in the information events for international students
  • Info Events for International students: International Welcome Days
  • Info Events for Exchange students: Orientation Event

• Information from the Austrian Federal Ministry  
• Patient information from the city of Graz (in German)

You have symptoms of illness or suspected of having contracted COVID-19?

1. Don`t visit a doctor but call the health hotline 1450.
2. Follow further instructions that you receive from the health hotline.
3. Stay in self-isolation, i.e. avoid contact with other people. If such contact cannot be avoided, e.g. in the family, flatmates, pay particular attention to the rules of conduct to avoid infecting other people (distance, hand hygiene, mouth-nose-protection (FFP2)). 
4. Inform your contact person at TU Graz
   • Exchange students: please inform your contact person in the International Office (Contacts)
   • International students/staff: please inform the Welcome Center (Contact)
5. Obligation to report (suspected) COVID-19 cases to TU Graz.
   in that case it is obligatory to inform the central reporting office of TU Graz immediately via the email address coronameldungnoSpam@tugraz.at More information for students & for staff

Current regulations: 

• Austria.info: information on the Coronavirus situation 

Digitial COVID certificates 

• more information how to obtain an EU conform COVID-19 certificate can be found here:  https://gruenerpass.gv.at/en/ 

All persons with main or secondary residence in Styria (valid Meldezettel), currently from 5 years of age, can register for a free COVID-19 vaccination.

How can I sign up for a COVID-19 vaccination? 

You can pre-register for a vaccination in Styria via this link: anmeldung.steiermark-impft.at. Once there are appointments available, you will receive an e-mail notification with a link to book your vaccination appointment. 

Also free vaccination days without appointment available: https://www.impfen.steiermark.at/ 

Please bring the following documents to your appointment: 

• passport
• the signed information and consent form (form will be sent to you via e-mail together with your appointment) 
• your vaccination booklet (if available)

An Austrian Social Insurance number is not obligatory, but you have to be a resident (valid Meldezettel) in Styria. If you don`t have an Austrian Social Insurance number but want a digital vaccination certificate with an EU-conform QR code please have a look at this PDF document.

I was vaccinated abroad. What options do I have to get a valid vaccination certificate or a booster shot? 

In this PDF document you find the procedure how to get a booster shot/valid vaccination certificate.  

More information about vaccination in Austria (in German)

Validity calculator for COVID-19 vaccinations in Austria

https://gruenerpass.gv.at/en/geimpft/ 

• Without COVID-19 symptoms:  
  • Testing faciltites in Graz:  list with possible testing facilities that carry out COVID-19 
• With COVID-19 symptoms: please refer to the section What to do in case of a positive COVID-19 test result/ COVID-19 symptoms

The International Office – Welcome Center of TU Graz is happy to assist and support international students and staff from TU Graz during the period they have to undergo a quarantine. The quarantine support service is free of charge. A local TU Graz student is going to provide you with food, other essential items and, if necessary, medication and complete the required registration with the City of Graz for you in case you go into quarantine immediately upon your arrival.

Please sign up here if you want to use this service. If it is a required home-quarantine upon arrival, we kindly ask you to sign up as soon  possible, latest 4 working days prior to arrival. 

• Quarantine Support Service – Sign Up

After we have received your request we will get in touch with you and provide you with further information.

Please check with your housing provider if your booked accommodation is suitable to undergo quarantine and if it is possible to have a separate space/room and also separate bathroom/kitchen area in your accommodation during the quarantine time. In case this is not possible, please organize an accommodation  that is suitable for this purpose. If you have open questions regarding this service, please contact quarantine-support@tugraz.at