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Karl Franzens Universität Graz (KFUNIGRAZ)
Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Universitätsplatz 3, 8010 Graz, Austria
4.17 / 5 based on 222 reviews.
Description:
The Karl-Franzens University with its ninety-three institutes, seventeen clinics, fourteen other organizations and over 3,400 staff and 30,000 students is Austria's second largest university.
91% of students recommend
222 reviews
222 Overall reviews of Karl Franzens Universität Graz
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by ejenni, Turku School of Economics and Business Administration, Turku, Finland
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
Not really. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
It is really a great place to study almost everything and the student exchange programme really works well!! FINAL COMMENTS
Austria is an interesting mixture of west and east and the culture is a conbination of this. The people are really nice and the dialects cute(don´t be disappointed if you don´t understand them all, the most Austrians don´t either!). With a little effort you´ll find all the information needed from the host university and the welcome guide was really good: read it carefully and you don´t have anything to worry about!!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by geraldine, Université Sorbonne Nouvelle: Paris III, Paris, France
Language, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
not really. I was very satisfied and did it again in the USA In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
It is really the right place to meet people from everywhere in the world and to party all the time, but I think the language can be a problem because it's not really the one you learned at home before! FINAL COMMENTS
Some people didn't come back to their home countries... Just to give you an idea of how we all loved it! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Mark, University of Oklahoma, Norman, United States
Literature, Fulbright Scholar
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I wish I had known...
Don't pack so many summer clothes. You'll rarely need them, especially during the school months. In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
As an exchange student, the school is pretty slack, so not much to worry about. Not very challenging sometimes, though. FINAL COMMENTS
If you are under 26 years of age, get a student discount card from the train station and you can travel for half-price on trains anywhere within Austria. Once you have it, if you are traveling back to Austria, only buy a ticket to the border and then buy your Austrian-portion of the trip from the conductor or at an Austrian train station before you leave the country. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Sarah, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Literature, Erasmus
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I wish I had known more about registering for sports and also about where I could get a cheap bike and rollerblades In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
I think that there should be more contact between the students and their mentors. FINAL COMMENTS
-Buy a vorteilskarte at the Hauptbahnof if you intend travelling as it will cut the price of your fare. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Nathalie, Université de Savoie, Chambéry, France
Language, Independent
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I wish I had known...
Everybody should go abroad! I've been for 6 months to Los Angeles, then right the way for 1 year in Exeter in England, and 3 weeks later, I was in Austria! When you start travelling, you can't stop it anymore! It's a real passion to discover other ways of life! Although now I'll settle down here! Before you go? Keep in your mind the beginning will probably be hard! But it worth it! In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
As I said previously, I do not belong to the main University. The campus is huge, although it's not really a campus. Before, all the building were spread around the city, but now they made it easier and tried to keep everything close. The Business building is really nice, and there's a lot of students, as well as a lot of facilities. FINAL COMMENTS
It's just wonderful to be a student! I'm now finished with my studies (I had the graduation in June 2001 in England), well, I'm still learning german until February and then I'll start to work, but the best experiences I had were abroad. JUST DO IT! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by kar8en, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
Literature, Erasmus
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Of the courses I followed in Graz only two were accepted by my home-university and I hardly found any matching courses. I didn´t know that beforhand and was really disappointed because I studied a lot in Graz and it was a waste of time. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
The atmosphere amongst the students is wonderfull and the city is beautifull. The professors are very friendly and helpfull. The level however is not that high (in comparison to my home-university) and it is a bit chaotic. FINAL COMMENTS
It is very important to make contacts not only with exchangestudents but also with Austrians. The studentsorganisation organises a lot of trips (to Vienna, Prag, Budapest,...). You shouldn´t miss them. It is best to come a week before the courses start. That way you can get to know the city and visit the most beautifull places ( Schloßberg, Hauptplatz, Schloß Eggenberg,...) without having to hurry. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by sarascheir, Mercator, Hogeschool Provincie Oost-Vlaanderen, Gent, Belgium
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
Not really In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Study translation at the Karl-Franzens-Universität! FINAL COMMENTS
Visit Vienna, because it's very beautifull! I stayed in Graz during the winter, but I think it would be better during the spring... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by jaantila, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
Financial Management, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
Naa.. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Go for it. You can also choose courses from TUG (Technische Universität Graz) if you need them. FINAL COMMENTS
One could write a book about all those things. However, mostly the information you need are given beforehand but remember to be active and find information from internet, ask usw. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Robert, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, United States
Law, International, University Agreement
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I wish I had known...
No... Everything was a surprise in a way. It was a wonderful experience. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Go, you'll love it. FINAL COMMENTS
Try and learn the language. You will find that the dialect is a lot different from classromm German, but it is worth the effort. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by David, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
That the Austrian dialect was so different from Hochdeutsch - I really had a shock when i got there. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
I would definately recommend studying in Graz. There is a great atmosphere, everyone is relaxed and helpful. FINAL COMMENTS
Graz is a good base for traveling - Vienna, Prague, Budapest, Zagreb, Italy and Germany are all within easy reach. You need to register your accommodation as soon as you arrive, but that is really easy to do - just print a form off, fill it in and get it registered! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Maruca, Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
Language, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
that the place where I lived was that bad as it really was. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
take it easy, study what you need, but don't lose your opportunities to have fun, and don't be shy. Try to talk with everybody. Austrians're not that cold as they seem... but you have to move first! FINAL COMMENTS
If you want to visit Austria, and I warmly recommend it, try to of these ways: bring your car or rent one there and go with people met there, weather Austrians or Erasmus just as you. OR buy the Vorteilscard, which gives you 50% discounts on trains in Austria and abroad. It shouldn't cost more than 20 euros and it's a great thing! HAVE FUN! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by mradl, Södertörns Högskola, Stockholm, Sweden
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
No, nothing. Everything was a suprise to me, but all of them were positive! In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Go there! You won't regret it! Best time is to go there so you'll leave in june/july. FINAL COMMENTS
It's easy to travelto other places, because it's so close to everything! Venice is just a nighttrain away, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg are even nearer. We went to the beaches of Croatia over a extended week end and enjoyed sun, sea and good food. The night life in the city is great with alot to choose from, not only student activities. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Blanca, Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
I wish I have more specifications abot the academic system and the subjects I had to make. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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The offer and quality of the courses is very high. FINAL COMMENTS
Go to a German course so you can improve your language skills. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Kirsi, Turku School of Economics and Business Administration, Turku, Finland
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
No! The university sent sufficient information in advance! In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Go for it!!!!!!!!!!!!! FINAL COMMENTS
Graz is a great place for every student!!!!!!!!!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Céline, Université des Sciences Humaines (Strasbourg II), Strasbourg, France
Language, Erasmus
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I wish I had learned to speak German with an Austrian accent...lol it's quite hard to understand at the beginning In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Graz is a beautiful town and the people I met there were really nice -my classes were definitely very interesting (varied and with good teachers), and Graz is extremely busy at night... FINAL COMMENTS
if you have the opportunity to stay the whole year, do so : Graz in summer is cool, but in winter even though it's really cold, the Christmas market and the celebrations are amazing... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by aines, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Language, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known that it would be so much fun and there was no need to worry about it. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Fun, but one year is enough because the city is quite small. FINAL COMMENTS
I recommend that students try to do as much extra curricular activities as possible and to travel as much as possible. And also if you are not homesick then there is no point in going home too often, instead go on a holiday somewhere you have never been, . This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by HelloKitty, Turun Yliopisto, Turku, Finland
Language, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
The climate was so mild and the winter was so short from my point of view... In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Really nice and modern university, helpful staff. FINAL COMMENTS
Go to Graz as an Erasmus student - you won't regret it, I promise;) It was really the best year in my life. I enjoyed every moment and best of all, now I have so many very good friends all over Europe. And with couple of them we have even managed to meet after Graz!!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by katerina, Ethniko Kai Kapodistrioako Panepistimio Athinon, Athens, Greece
Economics, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
How to cook In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
It is a really good university with high standards and with great professors. FINAL COMMENTS
That you should be sociable and have fun ,without forgetting the reason you had an Erasmus and try to take advantage of all the academical services that are free of fees offered to you. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by mar, ESADE Business School, Barcelona, Spain
Law, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
no In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
It is really well organised and I really enjoyed it. FINAL COMMENTS
Any question the University will solve (they have a deppartment for Erasmus Students). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Sara, Scuola Superiore Interpreti e Traduttori, Como, Italy
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known better the university system which is pretty different from the italian one In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
You have to work hard during the academic year but the examination are not that difficult FINAL COMMENTS
Austria offers a lot of places to visit. Don't miss Vienna and Salsbury! Prague and Budapest are not that far as well. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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