Graz University of Technology

Graz University of Technology is an important university in the international research and education network of engineering and science. It is rich in tradition and future oriented in equal measure, with a claim to excellence.

Based on scientific bachelor’s programmes, it concentrates on research-oriented master’s and PhD programmes.

Graz University of Technology produces top performers and managers much in demand and contributes to the sustainable development of society, economy and environment in a responsible way.

Graz University of Technology counts among the top 10 European universities. It cultivates a well-balanced relationship between basic and applied research. Graz University of Technology co-operates with universities and research institutes it has chosen on the basis of defined criteria. Its expertise makes it a preferred co-operation partner of science, business and especially industry. The master’s and PhD programmes of Graz University of Technology are very much in demand internationally.

Graz University of Technology is significantly increasing the achievement potential and attractiveness of Styria as a location for technology, science and education, and sees itself as a scientific gateway to Southeastern Europe.

Its competence-enhancing and family and women-friendly orientation and their diversity management make them attractive employers. Graz University of Technology has a strong alumni network for mutual support and advancement.

TU Graz actively supports a culture of diversity and appreciation, where equal opportunities are a reality. The university uses clear guidelines and decisive action to fight discrimination. This is the only way to make sure that each individual can develop their potential and contribute to innovation, teaching and research.

Archduke Johann, who was born in Florence in 1782 and died in Graz in 1859, laid the foundation for TU Graz with his mineral collection. He was well known for his open and just approach and dedicated his whole life to modernisation. In society and politics as well as in economics and technology. No wonder that he is reflected in the fundamental concept of diversity at TU Graz.

Quality is given the highest priority at TU Graz, and is pursued both through intent and action, since this nature of this pursuit defines the path between the required and realised levels of quality.

However, the desire to seek a high level quality cannot be imposed from above. Instead, this desire must pre-exist in all areas and at all levels and be rooted in the minds of all those involved in the pursuit.

All members of TU Graz, therefore, bear the responsibility of quality planning, control and improvement (together, referred to as quality management) as part of their duties and their related competencies.

Founded by Archduke Johann in 1811, TU Graz can look back on more than 200 years of full development, change and progress. From the TU Graz chronological table you can see what events left their indelible mark on the University in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.

As the name suggests, TU Graz is located in the centre of Graz, the second biggest city in Austria. With eight institutions of higher education, Graz is a real student city and is regarded as one of the cities of central Europe and the European Union with the highest quality of life. Get an initial idea of the services and structures of the University.