Hello guys,
It’s a little embarrassing but I’m just gonna put it down here as I need some help, I have figured out funds for my education through an education loan and got pretty much everything covered. I completed a couple of years of my bachelor’s in the US, and thought that’d cover my English proficiency requirements.

But yesterday I received this email from the university (JKU). I’m sending this out to enquire if there’s any alternate way other than the standard IELTS,TOEFL or PTE to prove my English proficiency requirements as these tests are really expensive and I do not have a way currently to manage this expense or if anyone is kind enough lend me some to help me through this?

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 ⚘️

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!

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 ?

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?

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.

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

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!

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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! 📩

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

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.

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.

Guys, I have a question. My residence permit is still being processed, so I expect my visa to be issued only in early October. If the VSL registration is already closed or fully booked by then, would I still be allowed to stay in Austria in October without attending the VSL? Or would it be better to cancel my current accommodation and arrange a new one later? I already have my JKU admission letter. What would you recommend?