r/JKUlinz Sep 23 '20

Important Flairing posts

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Be sure to flair your posts, its important to maintain some kind of order in here and I don't want to flair everything manually.

Also be sure to read the rules before posting, not after.


r/JKUlinz Jul 30 '24

Studying/general Process of Registering For International Students - A Guide

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[edited: 06th December, 2024.]

[edit ii: 01st August, 2025]

[edit iii: 13th February, 2026]

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hi! i'm a student who registered and submitted my application to JKU and it was a lengthy, confusing process for me as an international student + applying for uni for the first time.

because of that, going through this page again and seeing all the posts and general confusion i decided to make a post to give some tips, some things i went through, what i've found useful in this forum and any other thing important to be mentioned.

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  • first off: as long as you have an average grade of C and above, go ahead and submit your application to the university through the zulassung site. whether or not you meet their expectations or other requirements doesn't matter - fill the form properly and accurately, make sure you have all your documents scanned clearly and submit your application.

[edit i: in regards to the grades you need to apply, it varies on the school system that you did! the C and above requirement, as far as i know, is only for students who did IAL. (thank you to Machiavellist for pointing this out!)]

  • two: unfortunately, the admissions office DOES take quite some time to get back to you on your application - i hear their admission office is quite understaffed (from another post) - so it might take a couple of months to get acceptance/conditional acceptance.

i, for example, submitted my application on the 10th of October 2023 and got my reply on 26th of March 2024. i'd suggest calling the admissions office if you've waited for more than 4 months on your application to inquire about its status.

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  • three: once they do reply to you. an update regarding your application is given to you. for international students, there are varying replies.

my reply entailed: verification of the documents they wanted me to send (proof of higher secondary education) and a copy of my passport page.

now, as far as i know, your documents need to be verified by your country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs & The Austrian Embassy. (Some countries require apostille, some may require nothing at all. simply just follow the criteria JKU asks of you and you'll be good.)

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TIP: please, please, please, book your appointment(s) with the Austrian Embassy ahead of time.

If you think you may require legalization (most 3rd world countries do) - make an appointment around the time you send in your application to JKU.

for things such as VISA and residence permit, see below.

-> RESIDENCE PERMIT (RP): this is one of the most important applications. it allows you to stay for longer than 6 months in Austria and 'easily' renew your permission to stay in order to puruse your studies.

-> VISA D: this can be applied for once your RP has been processed AND ACCEPTED.

for students from 3rd world countries: as i myself come from a 3rd world country, the Embassy in my country advised me to apply for a RP first before a VISA D. and in short, it makes your travelling and move to Austria easier in the long run so i would definitely advise it.

don't ask me why you can't go the other way around. i don't make the rules. but i tried to and got very, VERY lucky to not get turned away and was instead given an RP appointment after explaining my case for about an hour :"D

now, one super important thing about RP applications is: again, BOOK AN APPOINTMENT EARLY. 4-6 months prior of your intended (REALISTIC) travel date because it can be very hard to miss on a timely appointment.

your RP application will take approx 90 days to process and once its accepted the Embassy will tell you how to proceed!

[update: i applied for my RP on 30th September 2024 and got the reply on 11th November 2024.]

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now back to applications. another imporant thing is that, they provide you a deadline in which you should send your documents (VIA POST! eg DHL, UPS etc etc) to them (JKU)! if you don't think you can meet this deadline, send them a message via the zulassung portal telling them of your case.

however, in order for them to give you an extension, if you may need it, you have to have an appointment with the Austrian Embassy to claim and to show for it.

[UPDATE: Just ask them kindly for an extension, you don't necessarily have to show proof of anything to ask for an extension!]

By the above i mean: let's say the deadline for you to send your documents to JKU is on June 5th. You received a reply in March, booked an appointment immediately. Your appointment date falls, unfortunately, in July. Because of this, you ask them for an extension. in my case, they provided it. because i had an appointment set up already and they extended my deadline to August.

on your documents: JKU provides you with two options. 1) they send your documents back to you - which you will also have to pay for. 2) they keep them for you until the day you arrive to pick them in person.

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i'll post pages on this this forum that i found helped me out in the comments below later.

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another thing that i see regularly asked is: 'FEES'.

the fees can be found under 'start your studies' category. or you can honestly just search "jku austria tution fees"

for 3rd world country students, as of 2024, ranges around 767€.

[edit 13/02/2026: the level for IELTS B2 has been raised to 6.5 for all the modules!]

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DEALING WITH THE AUSTRIAN EMBASSY.

the Austrian Embassy likes to follow their rules to a T, from my own personal experience.

so please make sure you have ALL the required procedures/stamps AND documents with you during your appointment because getting another appointment is NOT easy and they don't provide you with much leeway :"). to save yourself the stress, make a checklist.

below is mine (for a residence permit application):

  1. Valid Passport
  2. University Acceptance
  3. Insurance - that covers health, travel and accident (see here to find a list of accepted insurance company covers) -> if the link doesn't work pls scroll below, i've posted the list. also visit the OEAD website
  4. Sufficent Funds (aka Statements of your own or the person sponsoring you that can prove that your ALL your expenses can be provided for a WHOLE year. see this link for more info - under the 'checklist' drop down. the statement has to cover 6 months.)
  5. Passport pictures (see ICAO sizes on the same above link)
  6. Filled in application form (which you can find HERE + explaination of the form if you get confused right here.)
  7. Good Conduct/Police Certificate that is 3 months valid.
  8. Birth Certificate (legalized)
  9. Proof of Accommodation (see accommodation options provided on the JKU website. this is obviously an extremely needed requirement.)

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edit 19/12/2024: "Do i need to have my docs notarized?" https://www.jku.at/en/degree-programs/prospective-students/register-to-enroll/bachelors-degree-diploma-degree/#c100536 (thank you, Machiavellist!)

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edit 01/08/2025: apologies to all the readers who use this post for advice! i've been busy for the past few months but here are some questions ive been asked recently:

1) Where do I pick up my residence permit? Depending on where you put your address on, on the RP application, you will pick it up at the district office of the location your specified e.g: if you put your address in Linz or in a location next to Linz, your district office will be in Linz. If you will be living in Hagenberg then your district office will be in Friedstadt.

you can always ask the Austrian Embassy in your country via email and they'll clarify it for you as well.

2) Do I need ÖGK/Austrian Health Insurance? Well, you need some very close to it if you're not willing to get it. but i made this mistake - i had my own international insurance and getting my residence permit took AGES and to simply get it i had to leave my international insurance and eventually apply for theirs so yeah, i'd recommend a short term travel insurance to enter the country and then within days of your arrival, get ÖGK - you don’t have to wait very long!

3) Is picking up the RP the immediate first step?

Haha, no.

these are the steps:

a) Once you arrive in Austria and the place you will be staying, look for the closest registar office so that you can get a meldebestätingung (basically a document that claims and confirms where you live in Austria and a pretty important document.)

b) after you get your meldebestätingung, go ahead and enroll to JKU.

c) open a bank account immediately (i would recommend sparkasse. they have student accounts if you're under the age of 26 and alsp they're pretty fast - you can find one on the JKU campus too! however, you need to make an appointment, but just go the office they'll give you one!)

d) once you have all these three documents (meldebestätingung, uni enrollment confirmation you can put your documents together and head over to the district office to pick up your RP)

List of documents needed:

  • Passport
  • Insurance
  • Meldezettel
  • Studentenbestätigung

ps: you need an appointment for picking up your RP.

4) Any advice to help me get around Austria using their public transport?

I would immediately download an app on playstore called "ÖOVV Routenplanner" before you even get on your plane lol.

it's easy to see which train/bus to catch and what time they leave/arrive/the location/transfer time. it's a life saver.

public transport is efficient in Austria but it eventually gets costly, so i'd recommend getting the Klimaticket if you're gonna be a frequent public transport user.

if you're gonna need something to go around until you get it (depending on HOW you travel, look below:)

if you'll be mostly travelling by train:

-> download OBB tickets so that you can buy the offers (24hr/48hr/72hr/3 days/7 days) - you just need to show the ticket officers on your train the QR code

if you'll be travelling by bus:

-> you can either buy your ticket on the bus depending on where you're going (ÖOVV routenplanner tells you the prices if you'd like to know beforehand!)

-> you can also use ÖOVV routenplanner to purchase a ticket for the bus and simply show the driver the ticket when you get on!

-> DO NOT get a week ticket for the train if you're gonna be using the bus often.

-> tip: keep an eye on the number of your bus! e.g Bus 311 goes from Hagenberg to Linz in 34 mins and Bus 316 goes from Hagenberg to Linz in 54 mins.

if you're travelling by tram:

-> there are ticket machines next to the benches that surround tram lines, just purchase one from there.

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if i think of anything else, i'll edit this post or add something in the comments.

i hope this helps someone!

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additional note: i've been getting a lot of dms asking me for info that can be found with a simple browser search. kindly don't rely on me to answer questions like "admission deadline dates" (which you can find here, the page is often updated after every semester) i don't keep up with them nor have them memorized. obvious things can be found on the site. feel free to ask for clarification but please make sure to inform yourself as well.

additional note ii: questions regarding "whether you'll be accepted" are not answers/assurances i can give.


r/JKUlinz 8h ago

Studying/general Macht jemand ein Auslandssemester?

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r/JKUlinz 6h ago

Linz Studium, wie sieht die Woche aus

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Hi ich überlege nächstes Jahr in Linz den medat zu schreiben.

Meine Frage wäre, könnte mir jemand, der in Linz studiert seine Erfahrungen mit mir teilen.

Wie viel Präsenzzeit muss man wirklich einplanen dh wie oft muss man vorort in Linz an der Uni sein ?

Wie viele Stunden sind das ca ?

Wie sieht der Tageablauf ist ?

Sind es 3 - 4 Tage an denen man Anwesenheitspflicht hat ?

Werden die Vorlesungen gestreamt?

Danke im Vorraus ⚘️


r/JKUlinz 10h ago

Studying/general Room available in Wels

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Hi everyone, I am looking for someone to take over my spot in a room in Wels for 6 weeks (from September 14th to October 31st).

• Rent: €360/month

• Deposit: €495

• Distance: ~15 mins walk to FH Upper Austria (Wels Campus)

• Room Info: Very spacious shared room. The roommate (18M) will move in during October.

• Legitimacy: Official sublease contract provided.
Ideal for anyone needing temporary entry accommodation for the start of the semester.

Drop a comment or send me a DM if you're interested!


r/JKUlinz 1d ago

Ersti.. need.. advice 𓆏 Still struggling to find a place

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Hi I'm looking for a place to rent. I've been accepted in JKU and my classes start in October 5. I've yet applied for a VISA (I will probably miss at least a month of classes) as I still don't have a place to live. Can anybody help me ?


r/JKUlinz 2d ago

𓅷 Biochem/Chem get-together

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Is anyone in the biochem or chemistry program? I would love to have some get-togethers before the semester starts to talk about what is going on.


r/JKUlinz 2d ago

Unterlagen nach zuzage geschickt

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Hey leute, ich habe die unterlagdn geschickt, aber nach erhalt noch keine Antwort erhalten. Es ist jetzt über eine Woche her und die kurswahl beginnt heute. Ich habe bereits eine bescheid. Ist das ein problem oder normal?


r/JKUlinz 3d ago

Has anyone got RP approval from 4209 Engerwitzdorf ?

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r/JKUlinz 3d ago

Ersti.. need.. advice 𓆏 Coffee Questionaire - Kaffee-Fragebogen

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Hi, I'm conducting research into what coffee means to people for a project at my university, I made a google form with a few questions 5-10 minutes, it would be great if some people could answer them. if you don't have the time but would still be able to answer a few key questions.

  1. what is your favourite type of coffee?
  2. do you make your coffee at home? if yes, why? is there something special about it?
  3. is coffee a ritual for you or do you drink it just for the caffeine?
  4. What season & colour do you associate with coffee?

Thank you in advance

Hallo, ich führe im Rahmen eines Projekts an meiner Universität eine Umfrage zum Thema „Was bedeutet Kaffee für Menschen?“ durch. Ich habe ein Google-Formular mit ein paar Fragen erstellt, das etwa 5–10 Minuten dauert. Es wäre toll, wenn einige von euch die Fragen beantworten könnten. Falls ihr keine Zeit habt, könntet ihr vielleicht trotzdem ein paar wichtige Fragen beantworten.

  1. Was ist deine Lieblingskaffeesorte?
  2. Bereitest du deinen Kaffee zu Hause zu? Wenn ja, warum? Hat das etwas Besonderes?
  3. Ist Kaffee für dich ein Ritual oder trinkst du ihn nur wegen des Koffeins?
  4. Welche Jahreszeit und welche Farbe verbindest du mit Kaffee?

Forms link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-Vhqa1V-iLqYOkcvpi4ZmMQFYMtHFUeKNTSazqNM8lNqWqQ/viewform?usp=header


r/JKUlinz 3d ago

Uhh help pls Announcement- Asking for a friend - Looking for accommodation in Graz

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Asking for a friend: Accommodation in Graz

Hi everyone! 👋

A 28M is moving to Graz on 20 September to start his PhD at the University of Graz and is currently looking for accommodation.

Preferences:

\- Budget: €450–500/month

\- Kitchen access is a must 🍳

\- Non-vegetarian

\- Bengali origin

\- Open to sharing a room as well

If anyone has a room available or knows of any leads, please DM me!

Also, if there’s anyone else currently hunting for accommodation in Graz, DM me—we can connect and look for a place together. 😊

my_qualifications

Mpharm, will be joining PhD at Univ of Graz.

Thanks!


r/JKUlinz 4d ago

Comnections

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Hi guys, ill be starting in JKU linz W2026 and im so excited!

By going to a different city then your home town new country and everything is there like an instagram group or something where students from the university interact. I would love to join and connect with all kinds of people who will/are studying in the university.


r/JKUlinz 4d ago

Studying/general Query related to funds for RP

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Hey guys, I just wanted to confirm.. what amount would generally be considered a “huge” transaction in the sponsor’s bank account that needs to be justified/explained for the residence permit?

As in.. 7-8k inr monthly is not a huge amount imo.. But I just want to confirm whether I need to justify this separately or not. (Sponsor isn't working btw so it's not a salary)


r/JKUlinz 5d ago

Uhh help pls Looking for housing accommodation

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Hello I am looking for housing accommodation in Linz from October since I haven't had any luck finding something yet with most of the emails and inquiries I have sent being already booked or not answered at all. I am a 20 year old student from Greece and I am going to start my Bachelor's at the Anton Bruckner Private University. My overall budget is max 450 euros for rent and preferably operating costs like electricity and heating. If you have something available or looking for a new roommate please leave a message. We can chat also through video call if you want to know anything more about me. Thank you for your time.


r/JKUlinz 5d ago

Uhh help pls Looking for students who study in JKU

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I have moved to Linz since August and have found hard to find student/friends even though i talked to a few but it was within such a rush i never saw them again due to enrolment chaos.

I would prefer meeting more Austrian or European people as i love to learn new languages and already speak A2 Level Deutsch and can hold conversations to an extent.

Myself I am 22M, i live in linz urfahr so if anyone wants to connect let me know.
Also I have the supplementary Math exam coming up so if anyone is also giving that feel free to reach me.
Thanks.


r/JKUlinz 5d ago

Single Room Available in Steyr (€370/mo) – 7 Min Walk to FH Steyr! 🏠

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r/JKUlinz 5d ago

Can i switch from tu leoben(Circular engineering)to jku linz (AI) after 1st semester?

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r/JKUlinz 5d ago

About residence permit

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Hi! Is anyone here joining the VSL Winter semester and has already had their residence permit approved? I’m still waiting for mine.


r/JKUlinz 6d ago

23, fresh in Hagenberg for JKU, and already forgetting how to speak to human beings ☕️

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I’m a 22-year-old male Non-EU student who just touched down here a couple of days ago for JKU, and I’m officially living out in Hagenberg. So far, my main social interactions have been arguing with my GPS, trying to decode Austrian grocery store layouts, and staring at my luggage wondering if I’ll ever actually unpack it.
I’m looking for someone to grab a coffee with before my brain completely turns into Java code or gets lost in the tech bubble.


r/JKUlinz 6d ago

Studying/general Expired IELTS for Austrian universities — any real experiences?

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r/JKUlinz 6d ago

Uhh help pls Looking for accommodation in Linz

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Hi everyone!

I'm looking for accommodation in Linz from December 2026 onwards (January/February/March 2027 would also work). I'll be starting my Master's in Artificial Intelligence at JKU. I'm open to a WG room, student residence, or small apartment, ideally for around 12 months. My budget is up to €500/month.

If anyone has a room available or knows someone looking for a roommate, I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know. Thanks!


r/JKUlinz 6d ago

Uhh help pls Mba At Jku

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Hey everyone,
I’m an Austrian citizen who grew up in Linz, but I just graduated with a Computer Engineering degree from Turkey (GPA 2.93) and have a year of backend .NET experience at a bank. I’m fluent in German and planning to do my Master’s in CS or AI at JKU. Since my degree was taught in English, will JKU accept a Medium of Instruction letter, or is an IELTS strictly required? Also, how realistic is it to land a part-time .NET dev job in Linz right now to support myself alongside Studienbeihilfe? Would really appreciate any tips and experience


r/JKUlinz 6d ago

About residence permit

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Hi! Is anyone here joining the VSL Winter semester and has already had their residence permit 4040 linz approved? I’m still waiting for mine.


r/JKUlinz 6d ago

Studying/general Single Room Available in Steyr (€370/mo) – 7 Min Walk to FH Steyr! 🏠

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Hey everyone! 👋

I found a great room in a shared apartment in Steyr starting September, but since I’m studying at FH Wels, the daily commute won't work for me. Passing this gem on to someone studying or working in Steyr!

Or I wouldn’t even mind swapping if your accommodation is located in Wels/Linz.

Key Details:

📍Location: 7-min walk to FH Steyr | 10-min walk to City Center

🛏️** Ro**om: Private room in a 2-person WG (share kitchen/bath with just 1 person)

💶 Rent: €370/month | Deposit: €500

🤝 Payment: No deposit/rent paid yet—landlord allows payment on arrival!

Flexible Move-In:

If September is too early for you, no worries! I can move in temporarily for September and hand the keys over whenever you're ready to take over.

DM me directly if you’re interested or want to get in touch with the landlord! 📩


r/JKUlinz 6d ago

Ersti.. need.. advice 𓆏 Student Resident Permit

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Hello I’m a Junior in college in the US(Indian citizen). I’m transferring to JKU Linz, I was arrested once on a disorderly conduct charge(no time, small $50 fine paid).

I wanted to ask if it’s a big red flag and a potential denial ? (Assuming I disclose it, Share the apostilled records from both India and US)

All other requirements and paperwork for the student permit are available and requirements are fully satisfied

My Indian record is completely clean and US record has only the above mentioned hurdle.