University of Graz
Also known as Carolo Franciscea Graecensis, Karl Franzens Universität, uni-graz.at
university in Graz, Austria
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The University of Graz is a major research and teaching institution located in Graz, Austria, offering a wide range of academic programs across multiple disciplines. As one of Austria's leading universities, it plays an important role in higher education and research in the country and contributes to the intellectual and cultural life of its region.
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- Type
- Public
- Established
- 1585 ; 441 years ago ( 1585 )
- Academic affiliations
- ASEA-UNINET CEI CG Utrecht Network IAU
- Endowment
- €315 million
- Rector
- Peter Riedler
- Academic staff
- 3,292
- Administrative staff
- 1,439
- Students
- 27,585 (2024)
- Campus
- Urban
- Colours
- Yellow and black
- Website
- uni-graz.at
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Wikidata facts
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The University of Graz (German: Universität Graz, formerly: Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz) in Graz is the largest public research university in Styria and the second oldest university in Austria. Its name is derived from Archduke Charles II of Inner Austria and Francis I of Austria. The University of Graz was founded on January 1, 1585.
The Faculty of Medicine was spun off as the Medical University of Graz on January 1, 2004, under the University Act 2002.
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