University of Klagenfurt: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2288 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #761 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #17 of 71 | In Austria |
| #1 of 2 | In Klagenfurt |
| #1218 of 2,360 | For Multimedia |
| Top50% | For 22 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 12,721
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.aau.at
- Languages
- German;English
- Acceptance rate
- 40%*
* The University of Klagenfurt is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Reifezeugnis) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - January; March-June) |
| Enrollment | 12,721 |
| Full time employee | 529 |
| Student:staff ratio | 24:1 |
Research profile
University of Klagenfurt has published 1,144 scientific papers with 43,601 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Philosophy, Political Science, Physics, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Business, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
University of Klagenfurt majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 9 | 35 |
| 1994 | 8 | 32 |
| 1995 | 7 | 65 |
| 1996 | 6 | 51 |
| 1997 | 7 | 55 |
| 1998 | 13 | 68 |
| 1999 | 13 | 87 |
| 2000 | 14 | 88 |
| 2001 | 28 | 136 |
| 2002 | 36 | 185 |
| 2003 | 38 | 235 |
| 2004 | 34 | 386 |
| 2005 | 28 | 484 |
| 2006 | 44 | 662 |
| 2007 | 58 | 742 |
| 2008 | 97 | 953 |
| 2009 | 74 | 1174 |
| 2010 | 86 | 1382 |
| 2011 | 82 | 1771 |
| 2012 | 84 | 1966 |
| 2013 | 82 | 2199 |
| 2014 | 80 | 2642 |
| 2015 | 61 | 2759 |
| 2016 | 22 | 2595 |
| 2017 | 17 | 2577 |
| 2018 | 9 | 2869 |
| 2019 | 21 | 2660 |
| 2020 | 45 | 2900 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2989 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2497 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2338 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1967 |
Tuition
| International studetns | None Tuition fees are only applicable, if students • have exceeded the period during which fees do not apply (minimum period of study + two additional tolerance semesters). • are liable to pay fees due to your nationality. • are pursuing a non-degree study programme (taking individual courses, studying to establish equivalence). 726.72 per semester for third-country nationals. (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | None Tuition fees are only applicable, if students • have exceeded the period during which fees do not apply (minimum period of study + two additional tolerance semesters). • are liable to pay fees due to your nationality. • are pursuing a non-degree study programme (taking individual courses, studying to establish equivalence). University fees amount to 363,36 per semester. (EUR) |
The University of Klagenfurt has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Klagenfurt.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | No | No | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | American Studies, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Educational Sciences, Geography, German, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Technology, International Business, Law, Mathematics, Media Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Romance Languages, Slavic Languages, Teacher Training |
|---|---|
| Diplom-Ingenieur | Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Statistics |
| Master's Degree | American Studies, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Ecology, Education, English Studies, Geography, German, Germanic Studies, History, Information Management, Information Technology, Mathematics, Media Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Regional Studies, Romance Languages, Slavic Languages, Teacher Training |
| Master's Degree in Further education | Administration, Business and Commerce, Environmental Management, Management, Psychology |
| Doktor | Business Administration, Engineering, Home Economics, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Cognitive Sciences, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Social Sciences |
Notable alumni
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Karl-Heinz Grasser
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Karl-Heinz Grasser is an Austrian businessman and former politician who was the Austrian Finance Minister (2000–2007) under Chancellor Wolfgang Schüssel. Grasser is known for his involvement in several corruption scandals during his time as finance minister. In 2020, Grasser was sentenced to 8 years in prison for corruption. In March 2025, the Austrian Supreme Court of Justice upheld the conviction, but reduced the sentence to 4 years in prison.
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Matthias Strolz
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Matthias Strolz is a former Austrian politician. He is the founder of the political party NEOS – The New Austria and Liberal Forum and was its first leader and a member of Austria's National Council from 29 October 2013 until 26 September 2018.
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Peter Kaiser
- Enrolled in the University of Klagenfurt
- 1984-1993 graduated with Doctor of Philosophy in sociology and pedagogy
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Peter Kaiser is an Austrian politician of the Social Democratic Party. Since March 2013 he is governor of Carinthia and since March 2010 also chairman of the SPÖ Carinthia.
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Markus Salcher
- Occupations
- alpine skier
- Biography
-
Markus Salcher is an Austrian alpine skier and Paralympic Champion. He competed in the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi, Russia, where he won two gold medals.
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Marta Verginella
- Occupations
- historianuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Marta Verginella is a Slovenian historian from the Slovene minority in Italy in Trieste, notable as one of the most prominent contemporary Slovene historians. Together with Alenka Puhar, she is considered a pioneer in the history of family relations in the Slovene Lands.
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Milan Jazbec
- Occupations
- opinion journalistuniversity teacherpoliticiandiplomatjournalist
- Biography
-
Milan Jazbec is a Slovenian diplomat, professor, journalist and politician. Between 8 of December 2000 and 31. of October 2004 he worked on the Slovenian Ministry of Defense.On 19 February 2017 he officially announced his candidacy for the 5th President of Slovenia on the Slovenian presidential election 2017 as an Independent candidate.
University of Klagenfurt faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Cultural Studies | American Studies, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Education, Educational Sciences, English Studies, Germanic Studies, History, Literature, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Musicology, Philosophy, Psychology, Romance Languages, Slavic Languages, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Teacher Training |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economics | Economics, Environmental Management, Finance, Geography, Health Administration, International Economics, Law, Management, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Sociology, Sports Management, Tourism |
| Faculty : Interdisciplinary Studies | Communication Studies, Ecology, Ethics, Health Sciences, Management, Peace and Disarmament, Teacher Training, Technology |
| Faculty : Technical Sciences | Computer Education, Computer Networks, Information Management, Information Technology, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics Education, Statistics, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | AAU Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Accreditation | Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung – BMBWF) |
| Motto | Per Aspera Ad Astra |
| Colors | shades of blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Universitätsstrasse 65-67 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Carinthia, 9020 Austria |
|---|---|
| City population | 101,000 |