What you Need to Know
- Graz is Austria's second largest city
- Population: around 280,000
- Students: over 50,000 – of these, about 15,000 study at TU Graz
- Total area: 127.5 km² (50 % of which is green space)
- Altitude: 353 m
- Climate: continental, i.e. cold winters with snow and temperatures as low as -15 °C and hot summers with temperatures up to +30 °C
- 4 Universities, 2 Universities of Applied Sciences, 2 University Colleges of Teacher Education
- Official Language: German
- Currency: Euro (€, EUR), 1 € = 100 Cent
- Time Zone:
Central European Time Zone (CET), UTC + 1,
and from the end of March to the end of October UTC + 2 (Central European Summer Time, CEST) - Power: Voltage of 230 V / 50 Hz (alternating current)
Graz grows on you when you move here. I'll admit it was hard at first to fit in with the whole language barrier, and moving from a big city to a smaller one but you get used to it pretty quickly and that's what is so nice about it. After living here for 3 years, I still learn something new every day about this city and it never ceases to amaze me how trivial facts can be so entertaining.
I started my studies during COVID, so it wasn't so easy to hang out with other students, so it was mainly online. Therefore, as a student, now that the city is open (mostly) again , I HIGHLY recommend that you attend events so you can network with other students whether they are local or international because you will meet new people, make friends, and above all else, make memories!
Graz is a pretty city with a cosy town feel! Having lived in big cities before, the easy pace of life in Graz is a very nice change. Convenient transport, possibility to bike around the city, and easy get-away to the green woods just 10-15 min away from the city centre makes this city special!
No matter in what mood one finds oneself in - to party, to walk around the lovely streets in the old town, to hike in the woods, to do sports or to visit cultural events, one can always find something interesting! Universalmuseum Joanneum with its cheap yearly card is a must for anyone interested in museums! Schlossberg, right in the city centre offers a great view and walk up in the greenery and the calm woods near Hilmteich and Botanical gardens. For a city of this size, it has surprisingly many vegetarian, vegan and vegetarian friendly restaurants! In simple words, Graz offers a great quality of life!
Entry and Residence Requirements
A stay abroad - no matter if it is short or long - needs to be well prepared! If you are planning a stay in Austria, you need to deal with entry and residence requirements well beforehand. Gather information and practical hints that will guide you through that process.
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Accommodation
The City of Graz is a very popular place of residence offering a huge variety of flats and houses. Accommodation services can help you find the appropriate accommodation. Here is an overview of the housing market in Graz.
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Health
The Austrian Health System is one of the best in the world! Find out more about the Austrian Public Health Service, doctors, chemist’s and hospitals in Graz.
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Banks, Taxes and Insurances
IBAN, BIC, income tax returns, tax assessments, social insurance - Austrian regulations relating to payment transactions, taxation and insurance are complicated. Find out about payments, taxation of your income and social and health insurance.
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Family and Childcare
Graz is a wonderful place for families! As an especially family friendly city, Graz offers a whole host of childcare facilities, schools, leisure time activities, and lots more. Check out the Austrian educational system, financial support for families and childcare facilities in Graz.
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City of Graz
Graz is a charming city - fascinating and modern, yet steeped in history. Graz has a lot to discover - places of interest, restaurants and loads of shopping opportunities. Get a brief overview.
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Leisure Time
You won’t get bored in Graz! Find out more about the broad range of leisure activities in and around Graz for active and passive sports enthusiasts, lovers of art and culture, cinema freaks and families.
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Mobility and Transport
You’re totally flexible with the broad range of public transport services in Graz - no matter whether you like to walk, use public transport, your own car or bike. Find out how to best get from point A to point B in Graz.
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Traditions and Customs
Have you always wanted to know what makes a “typical” Austrian? Or what’s behind all those traditional Austrian things like Wiener Schnitzel, Viennese Waltz, Alpine skiing or wearing the national costume? Find out more about traditions, customs and various do’s and don’ts in Austria. But take these generalisations with a pinch of salt! Better see for yourself!
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Telecommunication and Internet
Connected to the world! Telephone, Internet, TV, radio - here’s all you need to know about various providers and their tariffs.
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Information and Advice
Welcome Center of TU Graz
TU Graz Welcome Center will help you with all questions relating to your stay at TU Graz if you are an international student and wish to carry out your entire study programme at TU Graz (“degree seeking”).
Checklist for international students
Phone: +43 316 873 4920
welcomecenter@tugraz.at
www.tugraz.at/go/welcome-center
The International Office Team
If you come to Graz in the framework of a mobility programme and want to spend part of your study programme at TU Graz, the team of the International Office will be your central point of contact. Find the expert for your specific programme in the section mobility programmes.
Phone: +43 316 873 6418
international@tugraz.at
www.tugraz.at/go/international
TU Graz Student Union
(Hochschülerinnen- und Hochschülerschaft an der TU Graz
– HTU)
For all TU Graz students seeking information and advice on study-related questions, financial matters, grants, insurances, work, living, etc.
Hochschülerinnen- und Hochschülerschaft an der TU Graz
Rechbauerstraße 12
8010 Graz
Phone: +43 316 873 5111
info@htu.tugraz.at
https://htu.tugraz.at
Registrar's Office (Studienservice
)
Rechbauerstraße 12/I
8010 Graz
www.tugraz.at/go/registration-office
Information regarding the admission procedure and application of a study place
- for international students from the EU (not part of mobility programmes)
Phone: +43 316 873 6626
admission.EU@tugraz.at - for international students from outside the EU (not part of mobility programmes)
Phone: +43 316 873 6419
admission.international@tugraz.at - for international students to master's programmes taught in English
Phone: +43 316 873 6628
master.english@tugraz.at - for doctoral programmes
Phone: +43 316 873 6629
admission.phd@tugraz.at
