University profile

University of Klagenfurt

Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, AT

Founded in 1970, University of Klagenfurt is a university in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria. It enrols approximately 12,721 students. The institution is ranked #697 in the QS World University Rankings.

Founded

1970

QS World Rank

#697

QS 2026 · Score 25.1

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Tuition — EU/EEA students

EU/EEA citizens study tuition-free for the official programme duration + 2 semesters; student union fee + insurance of EUR 26.20 per semester still applies (EUR 363.36/semester tuition beyond that).

Source: https://www.aau.at/en/study/studying-at-aau/during-your-programme/university-fees/ · as of 2026-27

No tuition fee

Tuition — non-EU students

Third-country nationals pay EUR 726.72 per semester (2 × EUR 726.72) plus the student union fee + insurance of EUR 26.20 (total EUR 752.92 per semester).

Source: https://www.aau.at/en/study/studying-at-aau/during-your-programme/university-fees/ · as of 2026-27

€1,453 / year

Taught in English

6 English-taught bachelor's and 11 English-taught master's programmes listed.

Source: https://www.aau.at/en/international/international-profile/degree-programmes-in-english/ · as of 2026-27

Some programmes · 17 programmes

About the institution

Affiliations: ASEAN European Academic University Network, Alps-Adriatic Rectors' Conference, Austrian Academic Library Consortium, Informationsdienst Wissenschaft, YERUN

Official website ↗ Wikipedia ↗

Frequently asked questions

When was University of Klagenfurt founded?

University of Klagenfurt was founded in 1970.

How many students attend University of Klagenfurt?

University of Klagenfurt enrols approximately 12,721 students.

How much is tuition at University of Klagenfurt for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at University of Klagenfurt is about €1,453 a year (2026-27, official source). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the QS World Ranking of University of Klagenfurt?

University of Klagenfurt is ranked #697 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

What is the official website of University of Klagenfurt?

The official website of University of Klagenfurt is aau.at.

Similar universities

Explore other institutions in AT with comparable selectivity.

Johannes Kepler University Linz

Linz · QS #473

Graz University of Technology

Graz · QS #427

University of Vienna

Vienna · QS #152