Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
The University of Graz (German: Universität Graz), founded in 1585, is Austria's second oldest university and one of the largest in the country. Interestingly, the majority of students in every faculty at the University of Graz are female.
Graz is the capital of the Styrian region of Austria. The charming Old Town is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for the harmonious co-existence of buildings ranging in style from Gothic to contemporary.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Summer Semester | February–July |
| Semester 2 | Winter Semester | October–February |
View the University of Graz's academic calendar.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester at the University of Graz is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at the University of Graz.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. However, you will usually be expected to take the majority of courses (60%) within a single faculty.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice
Find courses
Search the Graz course catalogue
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
Students can apply for housing either via the housing office of the Austrian Exchange Service (OeAD) or at the dorms directly. Note that all dorms in Graz are co-ed. More information about these housing options is available on the University of Graz's "Exchange" website.
The University of Graz offers a housing scholarship. See further details below.
Cost of living
While your monthly expenses will largely depend on your type of housing and lifestyle, the University of Graz has supplied an outline of living costs in their Welcome guide for students.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Housing Scholarship
The University of Graz offers a housing scholarship of 400 EUR for up to four students per semester. The scholarship is a one-time payment and is only available for the first semester of stay.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
All exchange students nominated for 2 semesters are required by law to register for Austrian health insurance upon arrival (assistance and more information available during the mandatory WELCOME WEEK). Austrian health insurance is offered for approx. EUR 67 / month (in 2023, subject to change) and also includes basic dental and eye examinations. This insurance will NOT cover the student’s journey to and from Graz or medical evacuation and repatriation – the student must purchase travel insurance accordingly.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
The University of Graz has visa and residency permit information for incoming exchange students via their preparing your stay page.
Contact the Austrian embassy for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)