The USI offers approximately 150 courses each semester. Click on the full course search, opens an external URL in a new window to learn more and find individual courses and information (location, times, costs, content, etc.) or conduct an advance search for these categories:

• NEW during Winter Semester 2023/2024 , opens an external URL in a new window
  Bike Polo, Table Tennis, Squash, Strong Core, Fit Align, Softball, Barre Workout, Afro Dance

• Conditioning & Fitness, opens an external URL in a new window
   
• Ball Sports, opens an external URL in a new window
  Basketball, Football (Soccer), Volleyball, Fistball, Badminton, Hockey, Frisbee, Roundnet, Quidditch/Quadball, Tabletennis, Squash

• Water Sports, opens an external URL in a new window
  Swimming, Aquarobics, Rowing, Diving
   
• Martial Arts, opens an external URL in a new window
  Taekwondo, Self-Defense, Aikido, Fencing, Judo, Boxing, Kick Boxing
   
• Climbing, opens an external URL in a new window
   
• Dance, opens an external URL in a new window
  Latin American Dances, Standard Latin American Dancing for Couples, Salsa, Ballet, Belly-Dancing, Jazz, Hip Hop, Break Dance, Capoeira, Urban Dance, Cheer Dance

• Additional Classes, opens an external URL in a new window
  Yoga, Meditation, Juggling, Parcour, Gymnastics, Mountain Biking, Acro Yoga, Nutrition in sports

• Sports Weeks, Camps & Workshops, opens an external URL in a new window
  Back-Country Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Climbing Camps
   
• XUNDES für JKU-Mitarbeiter*innen - Keeping JKU Employees Fit & Healthy, opens an external URL in a new window
  Keeping JKU employees fit and healthy!
  JKU employees only can attend these courses for free during work hours.
  Topics include Power Break, Morning Flow, Back Exercises, Taekwondo, Badminton, ...

You will have to register when signing up for the first time. JKU employees are automatically registered. All others can only register via e-mail. Click here, opens an external URL in a new window for additional information about signing up.
 

JKU Employees

Students and JKU employees are automatically registered. Once you have entered the registration number, you can request the password here, opens an external URL in a new window and book USI courses at the start of the online registration period (see course registration).

The registration numbers are as follows:

• Students: Student ID Number (omit the "k")
  Note: The student ID number must be 8 digits! If you have an older student ID number, add a "0" in the front.
   
• Employees: Austrian social insurance number (10 digits), or, if preferred, the first 4 letters of your last name and your 6-digit date-of-birth.

Courses offered by the USI at the JKU are generally open to all adults. First preference will be given to university-affiliated persons as follows:

You can pay the course fee ONLY online, opens an external URL in a new window by credit card or e-transfer. The USI's office hours are available in the info box (top right).

Additional Important Information:

• Participants must register for courses before the course officially begins. Class participation cards are non-transferable.
• Participants have until the end of October (Winter Semester 2023/2024) to drop a class. You must send written notification to: usi@jku.at
• Cancellations involving a refund (or online credit) for fees can only be accepted if accompanied by a doctor's certificate.

Information regarding courses is available here. Individual courses can begin later and/or end sooner. Check the course search, opens an external URL in a new window for the exact dates that a course is scheduled to begin and end.

Winter Semester 2023/2024

• Courses begin: Monday, October 2, 2023
• Courses end: Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Courses will not be held on the following dates:

• Christmas Break: December 18, 2023, to January 6, 2024

There are three prices for each course (Tariff 1 / Tariff 2 / Tariff 3):
The rates are calculated according to time, course content, the number of instructors, sports facility rental costs, etc.
 

PLEASE NOTE: Courses with special conditions are subject to special rates.
 

Those who have any impairments or disabilites are eligible for 50% off of the course rate. Please come to the USI office to book the course in person.

See below to find the price that applies to you:

Tariff 1:

• Degree-seeking students from Austrian universities and universities of applied sciences under age 30,
• Employees from the JKU or the Linz University of Art & Design under the age of 30,
• Students in secondary-level Matura classes
   

Tariff 2:

• Degree-seeking students from Austrian universities and universities of applied sciences age 30+
• Employees at the JKU or the Linz University of Art & Design age 30+
   

Tariff 3:

• Applies to all others (i.e. alumni, those not affiliated with the university)

PLEASE NOTE: By registering and paying for a course, you accept the terms and conditions regarding cancellation!

The tariffs cover the course participation fee for the entire semester. The number of dates is limited for short courses.

Canceling up to one-third (33%) of the scheduled course dates does not involve an aliquot refund of fees. If a course must be canceled on account low enrollment, for example, the course fees will be refunded.

Click here to view a list of our course locations, including a map.
 

Many USI courses take place in school buildings that have a strict NO SMOKING policy on school premises, regardless of being indoors or outdoors.

In principle, taking part in events and using the USI's facilities and equipment are at your own risk. Those taking part in events and using USI facilities agree herewith that the USI is not liable for accidents. By enrolling in an USI course, you confirm and acknowledge the above. We therefore expressly recommend taking out private accident or liability insurance. Equipment and facilities may only be used as part of a course and in the presence of a USI instructor; please follow the instructor's and staff's instructions at all times.

USI employees and instructors cannot verify a participant's level of medical fitness to take part in a sports or exercise class; in this regard, it is highly recommended that participants undergo a medical examination prior to beginning a sports or exercise class. We strongly recommend a realistic assessment of your level of fitness, possibly even by a medical doctor, and practicing a reasonable level of responsibility and consideration toward everyone.

Accidents are most often recreational accidents for which you are responsible.

We strongly recommend taking out private accident insurance, particularly for those taking part in outdoor courses!