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What is TU Graz?

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Graz University of Technology (German: Technische Universität Graz, short TU Graz) is a distinguished public research university located in Styria, Austria. Established in 1811 by Archduke John of Austria, it stands as Austria's oldest and most prominent institute for science and technology research and education.[6]

Its motto, "Wissen – Technik – Leidenschaft," translates to "Science – Passion – Technology," encapsulating its core values.[1][2]

Key Figures

As of the Winter semester 2024/25, TU Graz serves over 17,000 students, with approximately 1,900 graduates each year.[5] The university operates with a substantial budget of €308 million.[3] Its dedicated staff comprises 1,847 academic members and 1,153 administrative personnel, contributing to a total workforce of 3,830 individuals.[3][13]

Collaborative Networks

TU Graz actively engages in significant collaborations within the Austrian academic landscape. It partners with the University of Graz in natural sciences through the NAWI Graz initiative.[7] Furthermore, it forms the "TU Austria" network alongside the University of Leoben and TU Wien, collectively serving over 45,000 students and 11,000 staff, fostering a powerful synergy in technological education and research.[8]

Campus Locations

Distributed Urban Presence

Graz University of Technology is strategically situated across three primary sites within the city of Graz, ensuring a widespread and integrated presence that facilitates diverse academic and research activities.

  • Old Technik: Located at Rechbauerstrasse / Lessingstrasse, this site houses the historic Main Building, a symbol of the university's enduring legacy.
  • New Technik: Found at Kopernikusgasse / Petersgasse, this area features modern facilities, including the New Technology building and specialized structures like the Biomedical Engineering (BMT) building and additional Chemistry buildings.
  • Inffeldgasse: Situated in the southeast of the city, this campus is home to key institutes for Computer Science and the central Study Centre, providing a dynamic environment for contemporary disciplines.

Historical Milestones

A Journey Through Time

The Graz University of Technology boasts a rich history, evolving from its foundational roots into a leading institution of higher learning and research.

  • 1811: The institution is founded as the Joanneum by Archduke John of Austria. Initial subjects included physics, chemistry, astronomy, mineralogy, botany, and technology. Friedrich Mohs became the first professor of mineralogy.[9][10]
  • 1864: The Styrian government elevates its status, renaming it the Joanneum Regional and Technical College.[10]
  • 1874: The Austrian government assumes control, establishing it as the Imperial-Royal College of Technology in Graz.[10]
  • 1888: Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria presides over the opening of the iconic Main Building, known as the Old Technik.
  • 1901: A significant academic milestone is reached as the Technical College is granted the right to award doctorates.[11]
  • 1955: The Technical College undergoes a structural reorganization, dividing its academic programs into three distinct faculties.[11]
  • 1976: Further expansion leads to the division into five faculties, and the institution is officially renamed Graz University of Technology, Archduke-Johann-University.[11]
  • 2004: The new Austrian university law (UG 2002) is fully implemented, resulting in the current structure of seven faculties.[12]

Academic Faculties

Diverse Fields of Study

Graz University of Technology is structured into seven faculties, each dedicated to specific areas of technology and natural sciences, fostering specialized expertise and interdisciplinary collaboration.

  • Faculty of Architecture
  • Faculty of Civil Engineering Sciences
  • Faculty of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
  • Faculty of Electrical and Information Engineering
  • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Economic Sciences
  • Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Geodesy
  • Faculty of Technical Chemistry, Chemical and Process Engineering, and Biotechnology

Academic Programs

Comprehensive Degree Offerings

TU Graz provides a robust academic portfolio designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills across various technological and natural science disciplines.

  • Bachelor's Programs: Students can choose from 19 distinct bachelor's programs, laying foundational knowledge in their chosen fields.
  • Master's Programs: The university offers 36 master's programs, with 22 of these conducted entirely in English, catering to an international student body. Graduates receive academic degrees such as BSc, MSc, or Diplom-Ingenieur/-in (Dipl.-Ing.).
  • Doctoral Programs: Postgraduate studies are organized into 14 English-speaking doctoral schools, leading to degrees like Dr.techn. and Dr.rer.nat., fostering advanced research and innovation.
  • Lifelong Learning: Beyond traditional degrees, TU Graz supports continuous professional development through 12 part-time master's programs, various university programs, and a wide array of specialized courses.

Facts & Figures

Statistical Overview (2024/25)

A snapshot of key operational and demographic data for Graz University of Technology, reflecting its scale and impact.

Category Value
Beginners 1,862
Graduates (academic year 2023/24) 1,918
Federal Budget 2024 €218.7 million
Income from Third-Party Funds 2024 €89.0 million
Floor Space (m²) 278,440
Non-Academic Staff 1,153
Academic Staff (Total) 1,847
   (of which Project Staff) 1,088
Lecturers/Student Assistants 832

Global Rankings

International Recognition

Graz University of Technology consistently features in prominent global university rankings, reflecting its strong academic and research performance.

Ranking Body Year Rank
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2023 801–900
QS World University Rankings 2026 427
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 601–800
U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities 2023 816

Subject-Specific Excellence

Beyond overall rankings, TU Graz demonstrates particular strength in various academic subjects and industry collaboration.

Shanghai Ranking's 2023 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects:

  • Biomedical Engineering: 201-300
  • Atmospheric Science: 301-400
  • Mathematics: 301-400
  • Biotechnology: 401-500
  • Chemistry: 401-500
  • Materials Science & Engineering: 401-500

Leiden Ranking:

  • PPtop10% analysis: Position 558
  • PPindustry: Place 13

Student Teams

Competitive Spirit & Innovation

Graz University of Technology fosters a vibrant environment for student innovation, with over a dozen student teams actively participating and excelling in international competitions across diverse disciplines.

  • TU Graz Racing: Established in 2002, this team constructs and builds a new car each year for the Formula Student series. Their car, TANKIA (There are no kangaroos in Austria), has won various competitions. Since 2021, they exclusively compete in the Formula Student Electric category.[20][21][22][23]
  • TERA TU Graz (formerly Team Eco-Racing Austria): Known for their energy-efficient vehicle "Fennek," named after the Fennec fox, this team twice won the Prototype Battery Electric category at the Shell Eco-marathon Europe (2014, 2011).[24][25]
  • Robotics Teams:
    • TEDUSAR (Technology and EDucation for Urban Search And Rescue robots): Specializing in field robotics, TEDUSAR has competed in challenges such as the RoboCup Rescue Robot League, the European Land-Robot Trial (ELROB), and the ENRICH European Robotics Hackathon. They have also participated in multiple AMADEE Mars Analog Missions with the Austrian Space Forum.[26][27][28][29][30][31][32]
    • GRIPS (Graz Robust and Intelligent Production System): This RoboCup team competes in the logistics league and achieved a world championship title in 2023.[33]
  • Graz BCI Racing Team - Mirage 91: Focused on assistive technologies, this team explores Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) systems and has competed several times in Cybathlon.[34]
  • Autonomous Racing Graz: This team participated in the Roborace Season Beta, showcasing their expertise in vehicular automation.
  • LosFuzzys: In the realm of computer science and cybersecurity, LosFuzzys actively competes in Capture the Flag competitions and is part of the larger Austrian university team, KuK Hofhackerei.[35][36]
  • Aerospace Team Graz: Dedicated to rocketry, this team develops advanced rockets and secured first place in the European Rocketry Challenge in 2023.[37]
  • TU Graz Satellites: This team has been instrumental in space technology, involved in the development of Austria's first satellite, TUGSAT-1 (part of the BRITE-Constellation launched in 2013), as well as OPS-SAT and PRETTY.[38][39][40]
  • NAWI Graz iGEM Team: A joint synthetic biology team with the University of Graz, they have achieved success in the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition.[41]

Notable Alumni

Influential Minds

Graz University of Technology has been a formative ground for numerous individuals who have gone on to achieve significant recognition in various fields, contributing profoundly to science, engineering, and the arts.

  • Raimund Abraham (1933–2010), architect
  • Silke Bühler-Paschen, physicist
  • Günther Domenig (1934–2012), architect
  • Friedrich Emich (1860–1940), chemist
  • Dietmar Feichtinger (born 1961), architect
  • Anselm Franz (1900-1994), pioneering jet engineer, inventor of the Jumo 004 and Lycoming T53 turbine engines
  • Ernst Hiesmayr (1920–2006), architect, artist and former rector of the Technical University Vienna
  • Lisa Kaltenegger (born 1977), astronomer
  • Karl Kordesch, fuel cell and battery designer
  • Hans List, technical scientist and inventor, entrepreneur
  • Hanns Malissa (1920–2010), chemist
  • Hubert Petschnigg (1913–1997), architect
  • Alois Riedler (1850–1936), mechanical engineer
  • Rudolf Sanzin (1874–1922), locomotive designer
  • Friedrich St. Florian (1932–2024), architect
  • Nikola Tesla, electrical and mechanical engineer, inventor. It is important to note that Tesla attended the university but did not receive a degree and ceased attending lectures after the first semester of his third year.[42][43][44][45]
  • Karl von Terzaghi (1883–1963), civil engineer and founder of soil mechanics
  • Luis Trenker (1892–1990), architect, artist and alpinist
  • Svitlana Winnikow (1919-1981), first woman professor of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics at Michigan Technological University
  • Gerhard J. Woeginger (1964-2022), mathematician and computer scientist
  • Sisi Zlatanova, researcher in geospatial data, geographic information systems, and 3D modeling

Strategic Partnerships

Global Collaborations

Graz University of Technology actively cultivates strategic partnerships with leading universities worldwide and participates in significant international academic networks, enhancing its global reach and collaborative research efforts.

Strategic University Partners:

  • TU Darmstadt, Germany
  • Technical University of Munich, Germany
  • Tongji University, Shanghai, China
  • University of Strathclyde, UK

International Network Memberships:

  • CESAER: A leading association of universities of science and technology.
  • ASEA-UNINET: The Austrian-South-East Asian Academic University Network.
  • Eurasia-Pacific Uninet: Fostering academic exchange across Europe and Asia-Pacific.

TU Graz is also a proud member of the European University Alliance Unite! (University Network for Innovation, Technology and Engineering), part of the broader European Universities initiative.[46][47][48][49][50]

Affiliates & Holdings

The university extends its influence through various affiliations and shareholdings in key research and innovation entities.

  • TU Graz holds shares in more than 20 companies, primarily research centers such as the Austrian Centre of Industrial Biotechnology and Virtual Vehicle.[51]
  • It hosts the prestigious Austrian Centre for Electron Microscopy and Nanoanalysis.[52]
  • The headquarters of Silicon Austria Labs are also located at TU Graz.[53]

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