Johannes Kepler University Linz
Linz, Austria · Austria tuition policy
- Your destination
- Linz, Austria
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €52
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
Upper Austria’s largest university, notable for mechatronics, computer science and law.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Upper Austria’s largest university, notable for mechatronics, computer science and law.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | German |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | German / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | German / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Conditional: free only under specific conditions (language of instruction, study duration or study-place type). See the country policy for details.
Programme entries (12)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business — Bachelor | Bachelor | German | €0 tuition for regular study duration; conditional fee afterwards | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Business — Master (also in English) | Master | German / English | €0 tuition for regular study duration; conditional fee afterwards | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Business — PhD (also in English) | PhD | German / English | €0 tuition for regular study duration; conditional fee afterwards | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Computer Science — Bachelor | Bachelor | German | €0 tuition for regular study duration; conditional fee afterwards | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Computer Science — Master (also in English) | Master | German / English | €0 tuition for regular study duration; conditional fee afterwards | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Computer Science — PhD (also in English) | PhD | German / English | €0 tuition for regular study duration; conditional fee afterwards | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — Bachelor | Bachelor | German | €0 tuition for regular study duration; conditional fee afterwards | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — Master (also in English) | Master | German / English | €0 tuition for regular study duration; conditional fee afterwards | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — PhD (also in English) | PhD | German / English | €0 tuition for regular study duration; conditional fee afterwards | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Bachelor | Bachelor | German | €0 tuition for regular study duration; conditional fee afterwards | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Master (also in English) | Master | German / English | €0 tuition for regular study duration; conditional fee afterwards | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — PhD (also in English) | PhD | German / English | €0 tuition for regular study duration; conditional fee afterwards | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Master, PhD.
Language requirements: German-taught programmes require German (commonly level C1 or a recognised diploma). English-taught programmes set their own English requirements.. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) where the programme is taught in English; threshold set per programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
A recognised secondary school qualification for a Bachelor’s degree; a relevant Bachelor’s degree for a Master’s. Entry follows Austria admission rules.
Language requirements
German-taught programmes require German (commonly level C1 or a recognised diploma). English-taught programmes set their own English requirements.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) for English-taught programmes; threshold set per programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Secondary school certificate + transcript
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- Language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
5 September (winter) / 5 February (summer); earlier for non-EU/EEA
How to apply
Direct university portals; many institutions support the joint Austrian application system for some programmes. · Admissions portal →
Typical requirements for Austria. Confirm exact documents and deadlines on the official admissions page.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- Direct university portals; many institutions support the joint Austrian application system for some programmes.
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ May–July
- Applications close
- 5 September (winter) / 5 February (summer); earlier for non-EU/EEA
- Documents to submit
- Certified copies + translations; originals checked at enrolment.
- Note
- Apply directly to the university; allow time for document certification.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.jku.at
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- admission@jku.at
- Admissions phone
- +43 732 2468 3102
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission contact verified against an official university page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- Johannes Kepler University Linz official website
https://www.jku.at - FH Technikum Wien — ÖH fee €26.20 (2026/27)
https://www.technikum-wien.at/studieninformationen/studienbeitrage-und-studienbeihilfen/ - University of Vienna – Amount of the tuition fee / Students' Union fee
https://studieren.univie.ac.at/ - EU Education portal – Country profile: Austria
https://education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe/country-profiles