Study Abroad The University of Graz

The University of Graz

Graz, Styria, Austria

The oldest university in Styria and the second-oldest in all of Austria, the University of Graz is home to 1,700 international undergraduate students. The city of Graz is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an important gateway to neighboring countries and foremost South-Eastern Europe, providing many opportunities for travel. It is located only 2 hours from Vienna and 4 hours from Venice, giving students many chances to explore Europe.

 

Location: Styria (population: 1.2 million)

University: Graz (32,000 students)

Terms available:   Fall (Graz “Winter”) (early September to mid-January) & Spring (Graz “Summer”) (early February to early July)

Minimum Application Requirements:  2.7 GPA and Sophomore status

Application deadlines:  March 15 for Fall term abroad; October 1 for Spring term abroad

 

Academic Program

Established in 1585, Th University of Graz is located in the second largest state in Austria. Main campus is located in the center of the city, while some buildings are scattered throughout Graz. Six Nobel Prize winners have taught and researched at this university adding to its prestige. Along with renowned professors, The University of Graz offers an outstanding variety of classes. There are six different faculties to choose from and more than 100 course options. While some are taught in German, various courses are offered in English. All of these options can be viewed in The University of Graz Course Catalog.  

For more information, go to The University of Graz’s website

 

Credit Transfer

For High Point University to recognize the credits you complete abroad, you must earn at least a grade equivalent to a C in the U.S. HPU will not accept credit for courses with grades of C– or below. Grades for all courses earned abroad are recorded on the international transcript. Credits are received by HPU as transfer credits, which means the credit is received but the grade is not. Your HPU grade point average will not be impacted positively or negatively by your study abroad courses.

 

For More Information…

For more information, email a study abroad representative. To schedule an advising appointment, contact the Office of Study Abroad at 336.841.9280.

 

 

Housing

HPU students studying abroad at The University of Graz are housed in shared apartments in student dorms.The dorms come equipped with cooking and bathroom facilities. Single or Double occupancy is available.

 

Meals

Meals at The University of Graz are self-catered. Students may cook their own meals or around the university campus, there are the so-called Mensae or students’ restaurants at university. They offer students quick and affordable meals. Students who are eligible for a study grant or whose previous year’s net income does not exceed 10,000 euros are entitled to the so-called Mensa stamp which is available at the office of the Austrian Students’ Union.  With it, they receive a discount on daily meals. In addition, there is a number of cafés and restaurants in the vicinity of the University of Graz and on the campus which also offer affordable midday meals and snacks.

 

For More Information…

For more information, email a study abroad representative. To schedule an advising appointment, contact the Office of Study Abroad at 336.841.9280.

 

 

Cost Breakdown for Fall 2013 & Spring 2014

Application Fee: $500.00

The application fee is non-refundable. Due at time of application.

 

Program Fee: $15,357.50

The program fee is payable to High Point University and includes tuition and fees. Participants are billed at the HPU All-Inclusive Fee rate of $20,800 with a less of $2,630 for housing not included and $2,812.50 for meals not included.

Note: Total may vary due to currency exchange rate and tuition costs

 

Additional Costs:

  • Meals
  • Round-trip airfare
  • Ground transportation
  • International medical insurance
  • Trip cancellation insurance
  • Passport
  • Immigration visa
  • Textbooks
  • Personal travel, expenses, and souvenirs

 

 

For More Information…

For more information, email a study abroad representative. To schedule an advising appointment, contact the Office of Study Abroad at 336.841.9280.

 

 

What will I experience at The University of Graz?

Nicknamed “the green city” due to its many parks, Graz is a beautiful city with many cultural attractions like theaters, jazz clubs, an opera house, and numerous cafes. Graz is also home to the longest grotto railway in Europe known as Schlossberg Cave Railway. Graz also has a large population of university students. To make the study abroad process easier, the university provides a buddy system for international students. Students who sign up for the buddy program will be assigned Austrian student who will pick them up upon arrival and help them settle in.

 

For More Information…

For more information about The University of Graz, visit the The University of Graz website or email a study abroad representative.

For an idea of what your semester at The University of Graz may look like, schedule an appointment with a study abroad adviser  Contact the Office of Study Abroad at 336.841.9280.