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TU Graz #livingonabudget

TU Graz Ambassadors Hannah and Endrit talk about different ways to finance your studies at TU Graz.

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Who are we?

TU Graz Ambassadors Hannah and Endrit talk about the Student Ambassador programme.

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Why choose TU Graz?

TU Graz Ambassadors Hannah and Endrit talk about why they chose TU Graz for their bachelor studies.

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How I found my student jobs in Graz, Austria

How to find a student job in Austria, what is the best job for working students and how to balance work and study? Sara Krak, electrical engineering student at TU Graz, shares her story of working while studying.

29. March 2024

Kick-Start for Internationals at TU Graz

Are you an international student preparing for your first semester at TU Graz and do you feel a bit “lost”? Here you will find key facts about admission, required documents, online platforms, the campus and more.

16. June 2023

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How TU Graz fosters entrepreneurship and innovation

If you are a student who wants to study abroad in a technical field and benefit from a variety of innovation and entrepreneurship programmes, the Austrian city of Graz is the place to be. Let me tell you.

26. May 2023

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What is Biomedical Engineering?

Forbes calls biomedical engineering “the high-paying, low-stress STEM job you probably haven’t considered”. In this blog post I share my view as a BME student at TU Graz on studying Biomedical Engineering and career options.

27. April 2023

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Differences between studying in Austria and Croatia

When I came to Austria to study at TU Graz, I realised that in comparison to studying in Croatia, there were many differences. In the following post I will try my best to share my learnings and experienc

31. March 2023

Places to network and study at TU Graz

What are the best spots on the TU Graz campus to meet and study? Sara Krak, international student ambassador and student of electrical engineering in Graz, Austria, helps you to prepare for a TU Graz journey.

3. March 2023

First job in the IT field

Congratulations on taking the first step towards starting your career in the IT industry! As a student, getting your first job in the field can be both exciting and intimidating. Here I will give you helpful tips to increase your chances.

17. February 2023

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Scholarships and Grants for National and International Students

Do you live and study in Graz, Austria's second largest city, or are you planning to start your studies here? Are you wondering how you can finance your studies? Because if you are, you've come to the right place.

25. January 2023

Balance between studying and free time

For many students, finding the right distribution of work and spare time can be quite a task. Miha Bernjak, international student at TU Graz, is writing this blog post because he was one of those students.

28. October 2022

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What language is spoken in Austria?

As a student in Austria, you will soon be confronted with the peculiarities of Austrian German. In this post, Gergő Horváth, Hungarian student at TU Graz, writes about the gap between Standard German and the Austrian variant and how to cope with it.

29. September 2022

Weekend Getaways around Graz

A miniature sculpture park, the historical jewel Hallstatt, a chocolate paradise – these are just some of the destinations outside Graz that excite Matko Mitrović, international student at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz).

4. August 2022

Nature Getaways in Graz

Veronika Novak, international student at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), shares where to find places to recharge your batteries from long days at university and meet with friends outdoors.

6. July 2022

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Studying Architecture and Being Creative in Graz

You may have seen Graz being described as a city of design. What makes Graz so special for someone like me who studies architecture here? Let me explain exactly what this city offers to creative people.

25. May 2022

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Why study Computer Science? And why at TU Graz?

We live in a digital age, where things move incredibly fast. To some people this might be frightening, to me it is fascinating, and I want to share with you why I am studying Information and Computer Engineering to find my dream job.

21. April 2022

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How to Increase your Job Chances after Graduation

The aspect of getting a job and finding a job is a gradual process of maturing and learning a lot of things along the way. University is there to offer you knowledge but it is up to you to take up more on yourself if you want to be successful.

23. March 2022

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What Makes Studying in Graz So Special?

I know that thinking about leaving your country, the place where your family and friends live, the place where you grew up, can be really scary. After three years of studying abroad in Graz, I know I made the right decision. Let me explain why.

24. February 2022

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From Bosnia to Austria

Two and a half years ago I came to Graz where I study at TU Graz. In this time I have learned so much – not only about mechanical engineering but also about the right mindset for this big change. Let me share my Top 5 Tips with you.

21. January 2022

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Graduate Successfully with these Nine Tips

Hello, my name is Ekrem Toroman. I come from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and study Construction Management and Civil Engineering at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz). I will explain how I started studying successfully after a bad start in my studies in the following nine tips for studying better.

29. December 2021

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Going Abroad on Your Own

It can be arduous as a student to go abroad and start a new life. There are lots of challenges that have to be met, and there are many ways to do so. I would like to share how I coped with the language, homesickness and loneliness.

17. December 2021

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Christmas miracles in Graz

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and even if our circumstances are quite peculiar ever since the pandemic started, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a cosy Advent atmosphere. In the following text, Jovana Vujacic does her best to mention some of the most convivial places one can visit in…

3. December 2021

Legal requirements when moving to Graz

For mechanical engineering student Matko Mitrovic, studying abroad in Austria at TU Graz led to new administrative challenges. Find out how he managed to cope up with all the documents and requirements.

17. September 2021

Graz City Life

For electrical engineering student Sara Krak coming to study in a new country was a big step. Find out why she thinks Graz, Austria’s second largest city, is a beautiful and enjoyable place to live.

6. August 2021

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Next stop: PhD?

Becoming a chemist has always been a dream to me. Joining TU Graz as an international and enrolling in the Master’s programme in Chemistry has fulfilled all my expectations. But does the journey have to stop here?

17. June 2021

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Living in Graz on a budget

Most students have to live on limited funds and this can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. So I’d like to share my tips and tricks about how to live in Graz, Austria, on a budget as an international student.

30. April 2021

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TU Graz Fields of Study: Why not Choose Computer Science?

A broad range of study programmes are offered at TU Graz, but for me, an international student, Computer Science is the one that puts all my hard work, passion, and dedication to the test at all times.

25. March 2021

The mesmerizing world of chemistry in Graz

Becoming a chemist has always been a dream for me. Joining TU Graz as an international student doing a master’s programme in chemistry has now fulfilled all my expectations. Do you also dream about studying abroad?

19. November 2020

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Student and campus life at TU Graz

What it is like to be part of TU Graz campus life? Sara Krak, international student in Graz, Austria, writes about her everyday life experiences in general and about how Corona restrictions affected them.

16. October 2020

Working as a student in Austria: eight big tips

Ekrem Toroman is an international student at TU Graz. He supports himself and knows what it’s like to work alongside his studies. In this article you’ll learn how to successfully finance your studies.

17. September 2020

Networking and making friends as International in Graz

Having lived in Kosovo her whole life, moving to Austria to study at TU Graz was life changing for Fjolla Hasani. She writes about overcoming the challenges of moving abroad and making friends, e.g. at social events.

20. August 2020

… sport and leisure activities in Graz

Matko Mitrović is not only a student at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), but also a very active and sporty person. He writes about fun indoor and outdoor activities students can do in their free time.

10. July 2020

… Finding your first accommodation in Graz

Veronika Novak, a student at TU Graz, reveals what to keep in mind when housing in Graz for the first time. New students can profit from her advice and learn to navigate the obstacles in finding the right housing.

18. June 2020

… Graz, a student’s city with a cozy and friendly vibe

Since I'm studying at TU Graz, I have been living in Graz, Austria, for the past two years. Not only is university life a lot of fun, but the city itself is a delightful place and motivates me to enjoy my time.

26. May 2020

… Important steps before and upon your arrival in Graz

Jovana Vujačić summarises all the important steps internationals should consider when deciding to study at TU Graz: planning process, when and how to apply, legal matters, language, fees, scholarships and more.

23. April 2020

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… How I chose TU Graz out of so many Universities

For Lazar Gugleta, coming to Austria to study Computer Science was one of the biggest choices in his life. He writes about the factors that influenced his decision to leave Serbia to study for a degree at TU Graz.

31. March 2020

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