University of Klagenfurt

Overview

The University of Klagenfurt, located in the southern part of Austria, is a dynamic and modern institution. Established in 1970, it sits at the crossroads of Alpine and Mediterranean cultures, benefiting from its unique geographical position. Over the years, the university has grown into a prominent educational institution, fostering knowledge exchange and research within the Alps-Adriatic Region.

With over 12,000 students, around 20% of whom are international, representing 100 countries, the university offers a wide range of Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctoral degree programs in engineering, management, economics, social sciences, culture, and languages. Situated in the charming Renaissance town of Klagenfurt, the university is one of the few campus-based universities in Austria and enjoys the picturesque surroundings of Lake Wörthersee.

Klagenfurt, a vibrant city with a population of around 100,000, is centrally located in Europe and only two hours from the Adriatic Sea. The city offers a blend of shops, museums, restaurants, hiking trails, and historic landmarks. Its library, the largest in Carinthia, holds around 1 million books, 50,000 e-books, 14,000 e-journals, and over 50 licensed databases. Open 24/7, the university library houses valuable collections, including the Karl Popper, Joseph Buttinger, Goess, and Hermann Broch libraries, and special historical items like 30,000 old prints, 700 early prints, 271 incunabula, 374 paper manuscripts, and 66 parchment manuscripts.