FH JOANNEUM

Key Highlights

• Founded in 1995
• Publicly controlled through majority ownership by the Styrian government
• Operates campuses in Graz, Kapfenberg and Bad Gleichenberg
• Recognized Austrian university of applied sciences
• Directly awards bachelor’s and master’s degrees

Student Life & Environment

Student experience differs substantially across the three campuses. Graz provides the largest urban setting and the broadest campus infrastructure. Its facilities include laboratories, studios, lecture spaces, a library, cafeterias and green areas. Kapfenberg offers a smaller setting near outdoor recreation, while Bad Gleichenberg is located in eastern Styria’s spa and rolling-hill region. Students should compare daily travel, housing supply and the scale of each community before choosing a program. Housing is not presented as automatically included with admission. In Graz, students can apply directly to independent residences or search for private rooms and shared apartments; the university lists several housing providers. International exchange students are directed toward OeAD student housing, while international staff can assist with accommodation searches in Kapfenberg and Bad Gleichenberg. Availability and prices should be confirmed with each provider rather than inferred from older examples on university pages. The institution provides library access, study guidance, career resources and international support. International services include orientation, tandem and intercultural programs, as well as assistance before, during and after mobility periods. Accessibility support can cover admission arrangements, communication with programs, adapted examinations and links to mental-health resources. These measures are arranged individually, so students who require adjustments should make contact early.

Location & Surroundings

The database record identifies Graz, which is FH JOANNEUM’s principal and largest location. The Graz campus is at Alte Poststrasse 149 in the west of the city, with additional university facilities elsewhere in Graz. The city combines a large higher-education population with a historic center, cultural institutions and an established business and innovation environment. For students seeking the widest range of FH JOANNEUM programs and facilities, Graz is generally the most relevant campus, but the specific program page remains decisive. FH JOANNEUM also operates in Kapfenberg and Bad Gleichenberg. Kapfenberg provides access to a smaller urban and industrial environment and nearby natural areas. Bad Gleichenberg is a health-resort town in eastern Styria; its campus context is closely associated with health, tourism and management studies. Moving between these locations is not equivalent to moving between buildings on one compact campus. Applicants should assess where required classes, practical work and services take place and plan housing and transport for that location.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For students beginning in 2026/27, the official May 2026 fee regulations set tuition at €363.36 per semester for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland, plus the Austrian Students’ Union fee. Third-country nationals with a student residence title and stateless or undetermined-status students are generally charged €726.72 per semester plus the union fee. Several exceptions pay €363.36, including specified residence-status groups, citizens of least-developed countries and, under the current regulation, Ukrainian citizens. An approved waiver is available for eligible students with a disability of at least 50 percent. Exchange students pay only the union fee, while fee-based continuing-education programs follow different rules. The 2026/27 admissions page listed the union fee as €25.20 per semester. Third-country bachelor’s applicants generally also had to pay a €250 application deposit and a €10 processing charge before applying, subject to stated exceptions. The deposit can be credited toward tuition after acceptance; refund conditions apply when an applicant is unsuccessful. Students should budget separately for accommodation, food, transport, insurance, residence formalities and program materials. No current institution-wide living-cost total was verified. Career preparation is integrated through applied projects and internships where included in the curriculum. The Career Center provides students and alumni with job and internship listings, employer events and career information. These services can support a search, but the sources reviewed do not establish institution-wide employment rates, salaries or guaranteed placements.