Johannes Kepler University Linz

Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU) is a public university in Linz, the capital of Upper Austria, founded in 1966 and named after the astronomer who once lived in the city. It is known for mechatronics, computer science and artificial intelligence, business and law, and it also has a medical faculty linked to the Kepler University Hospital. Most bachelor's programs are taught in German, but some, including the bachelor's in artificial intelligence, are taught in English. Students from outside the EU pay a semester tuition fee.

• A completed secondary school certificate for bachelor's, a relevant bachelor's degree for master's, and usually a master's for a PhD
• English-taught programs: IELTS, TOEFL or another test the university accepts; German-taught programs: German at B2 to C1 level, depending on the program
• Official transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English or German
• For master's and PhD: a CV, statement of purpose and academic references; PhD applicants usually also need a research proposal and an agreed supervisor
• A valid passport and proof that you can pay tuition and living costs for the student visa

• Choose your program and check its entry requirements, language of instruction and deadline on the university website
• Apply through the university's online admission system; some programs have entrance tests or limited places
• Upload transcripts, language scores, your passport and, for postgraduate programs, CV, statement of purpose and references
• Pay the application fee if the university charges one, and apply before the program deadline
• Apply for an Austrian residence permit for students (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Student), usually before you travel

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Language

German/English

Currency

EUR (€)

Living costs

$850–1,500/mo

Typical tuition

Public universities: EUR 726.72 a semester for most non-EU students, plus a small student union fee; private and FH programs set their own fees

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