Do you want more movement and physical activity in your life?
– choose from over 150 USI courses!
Each semester, the University Sports Institute (USI) organizes and offers over 150 different, very affordable sports and exercise classes ranging from conventional sports and the latest trends in fitness and well-being to more relaxed exercise programs. In addition to honing athletic skills, courses support and encourage communication and staying fit and healthy.
We welcome:
In addition to courses taught by professional instructors, we organize a series of local competitions for all athletic levels (taking part is what counts) and we offer many attractive outdoor activities (get me outside!).
In addition, the new gym is located in Kepler Hall on campus (create a personal fitness program).
Learn more about occupational health for employees at the JKU at: Xundes für Mitarbeiter*innen.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
University
SPORTSinstitut
USI
Address
JKU / Kepler Hall
Altenbergerstr. 69
4040 Linz
Office Hours
Summer 2022
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
and by appointment
Phone
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:
You will have to register when signing up for the first time. JKU employees are automatically registered. All others can register at the USI office at the same time as signing up for classes or beforehand 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 and after entering the registration number, you can request the password here, opens an external URL in a new window and book USI courses from the start of the online registration period (see course registration).
The registration numbers are as follows:
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
Registration for | Winter Semester 2021/22 | Summer Demester 2022 |
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University-affiliated persons age 17+ (students and employees) at universities and universities of applied sciences | beg. Sept. 25, 2021 | beg. Feb. 21, 2022 |
University alumni, and Matura class school students | beg. Sept. 27, 2021 | beg. Feb. 25, 2022 |
Allocation of all available spots - open to all (must be of adult age) | beg Oct. 4, 2021 | beg. March 1, 2022 |
You can pay the course fee either in cash at the USI office or online, opens an external URL in a new window using a credit card or online banking services. See the Info Box (upper right) for USI office offices.
Additional Important Information:
Here you can find information about when courses begin. Individual courses can start later or end sooner. Check the course search, opens an external URL in a new window for a course's exact starting and end date(s).
Classes will not be held on the following days:
Classes will not be held on the following days:
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.
Normal course 60 min. | Normal course - 90 min. | ||
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Tarif 1 | € 18.00 | € 25.00 | |
Tarif 2 | € 27.00 | € 37.00 | |
Tarif 3 | € 40.00 | € 65.00 |
PLEASE NOTE: Courses that have special conditions are subject to special rates.
Those with impairments or disabilites receive 50% off of the respective rate.
See below to find the price that applies to you:
Tariff 1:
Tariff 2:
Tariff 3:
The tariffs cover the course participation fee for the entire semester. The number of dates is limited for short courses.
Cancellating up to one-third (33%) of the scheduled course dates does not mean an aliquot refund of the fees. If a course must be canceled completely due to a low number of participants, for example, 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.
Participation in events and the use of USI facilities and equipment are generally subject to one’s own risk and by mutual agreement that the USI or the other facility owners are not liable in cases of accidents or theft.
We ask that course participants be aware of and participate within his/her own individual physical capacity. Before participating in general physical activity, we recommend consulting with your own physician or health care specialist and following his/her advice. Please be considerate towards others. Accidents will be considered as recreational accidents for which you will be solely responsible for.
The new Football Pitch and Beach Volleyball Court on campus can be booked now! Just follow the booking links and find a slot that fits your schedule.
The soccer field cannot be used at the moment due to current turf conditions. We can re-open when the weather is better! We apologize for any inconvenience!
If you have any questions, contact us by sending an e-mail to: platzbuchung@jku.at.
Our trainers and coaches are our most important asset and we are always interested in qualified applications for new or existing courses! Apply by sending us an e-mail, a written application, or call us. If there is no current demand for your area of expertise, we will keep your application on file and contact you if a course option becomes available.
Currently we are looking for a coach/trainer for:
JKU students Florian Schnetzer and Peter Eglseer won gold at the 2019 European Beach Volleyball Championships for Students in Koper (Slovenia).
Team photo: Peter Eglseer (JKU, first from the right) and Florian Schnetzer (JKU, second from the right). The two other volleyball players from the University of Graz were part of a second Austrian team.