University of Leoben: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1409 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #533 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #14 of 71 | In Austria |
| #155 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top50% | For 68 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 4,032
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.unileoben.ac.at
- Languages
- German;English
- Acceptance rate
- 32%*
* The University of Leoben 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) or recognized foreign equivalent (Matura/Abitur) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - February; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 4,032 |
Research profile
University of Leoben has published 12,878 scientific papers with 275,829 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Metallurgical Engineering, Biology, and Geology.
University of Leoben majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 27 | 246 |
| 1994 | 43 | 216 |
| 1995 | 55 | 235 |
| 1996 | 88 | 309 |
| 1997 | 105 | 379 |
| 1998 | 97 | 403 |
| 1999 | 77 | 494 |
| 2000 | 111 | 666 |
| 2001 | 110 | 690 |
| 2002 | 168 | 998 |
| 2003 | 200 | 1285 |
| 2004 | 183 | 1679 |
| 2005 | 237 | 2108 |
| 2006 | 336 | 2811 |
| 2007 | 291 | 3139 |
| 2008 | 401 | 3488 |
| 2009 | 411 | 4018 |
| 2010 | 347 | 5079 |
| 2011 | 465 | 6024 |
| 2012 | 442 | 6946 |
| 2013 | 428 | 7686 |
| 2014 | 519 | 9146 |
| 2015 | 514 | 10084 |
| 2016 | 763 | 11228 |
| 2017 | 600 | 12954 |
| 2018 | 667 | 14726 |
| 2019 | 667 | 17124 |
| 2020 | 742 | 20462 |
| 2021 | 752 | 23626 |
| 2022 | 764 | 25339 |
| 2023 | 765 | 27316 |
| 2024 | 570 | 29058 |
| 2025 | 262 | 27983 |
Tuition
| International studetns | International students, 726.72 Per semester (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | EU residents, 363.36 Per semester (EUR) |
The University of Leoben has 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 Leoben.
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 | No | No |
| 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Construction Engineering, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Geological Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineralogy, Natural Resources, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Waste Management |
|---|---|
| Diplom-Ingenieur | Chemical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Geological Engineering, Industrial Management, Management, Management Systems, Materials Engineering, Mineralogy, Natural Resources, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Waste Management |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Engineering |
Notable alumni
-
Zygmunt Szczotkowski
- Occupations
- engineermining engineer
- Biography
-
Zygmunt Franciszek Szczotkowski was a Polish mining engineer and the first Polish manager of the Janina Coal Mine in Libiąż.
-
Julia Schmale
- Enrolled in the University of Leoben
- 2001-2007 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- researcher
- Biography
-
Julia Yvonne Schmale is a German environmental scientist. She is a specialist in the micro-physical makeup of the atmosphere, in particular aerosols and their interaction with clouds. She is a professor at EPFL and the head of the Extreme Environments Research Laboratory (EERL). She is a participant in the Multidisciplinary drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate (MOSAiC) expeditions.
University of Leoben faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Applied Geological Sciences and Geophysics | Environmental Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Mineralogy, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Soil Science, Systems Analysis |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Economics and Business Sciences | Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Management |
| Department/Division : Environmental and Energy Process Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Technology, Thermal Engineering, Waste Management |
| Department/Division : General, Analytical and Physical Chemistry | Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Physical Chemistry |
| Department/Division : Materials Physics | Atomic and Molecular Physics, Physics |
| Department/Division : Mathematics and Information Technology | Information Technology, Mathematics |
| Department/Division : Metallurgy | Heating and Refrigeration, Metallurgical Engineering |
| Department/Division : Mineral Ressources Engineering | Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mineralogy, Mining Engineering, Technology |
| Department/Division : Petroleum Engineering | Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Production Engineering |
| Department/Division : Physical Metallurgy and Materials Testing | Metal Techniques, Metallurgical Engineering, Physical Engineering |
| Department/Division : Polymer Technology | Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology |
| Department/Division : Product Engineering | Electronics and Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Production Engineering, Technology |
| Department/Division : Structural and Functional Ceramics | Ceramics and Glass Technology, Engineering |
| Institute : Electrical Engineering | Electrical Engineering |
| Institute : Mechanics | Mechanics |
| Institute : Physics | Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | MUL Montanuniversität Leoben |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1904 |
| Accreditation | Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung – BMBWF) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Franz-Josef-Strasse 18 Leoben, Styria, 8700 Austria |
|---|---|
| City population | 25,000 |