USI Sport Classes & Programs.
 

PLEASE NOTE

!! PLEASE NOTE !!
 

Sign up for USI courses online at: https://usi.jku.at/, opens an external URL in a new window.
The program for the 2024/2025 Winter Semester is NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!!

 

Looking to get more exercise and physical activity into your life?

– choose from over 200 USI courses!

We welcome:

  • Students enrolled in degree programs at Austrian universities and universities of applied sciences
  • Employees and apprentices at the JKU, at the University of Art and Design Linz, and from the University of Teacher Education Linz
  • Matura students (must be age 17 or over)

PLEASE NOTE: Graduates and alumni as well as those not affiliated with the university, and students from international universities and colleges may sign up for any remaining open class spots.

In addition to the Unisport Austria, opens an external URL in a new window, there are a series of academic championships throughout Austria.

All outdoor enthusiasts, opens an external URL in a new window can take advantage of an attractive program of courses during both the Winter Semester and the Summer Semester.

In addition, students and employees can use the contemporary gym and fitness studio located in the Kepler Hall.

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.

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Address

JKU / Kepler Hall
Altenbergerstr. 69
4040 Linz

Office Hours (holiday)

Monday - Thursday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Closed Fridays

E-Mail

usi(at)jku.at

  • Are you a student or employee at a university, university of applied sciences, or at a teacher training college If so, you can log in directly using your EDU log-in and sign up for a course.

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  • Are you not affiliated with the a university? Then you can take part in one of our USI courses as well.

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Information About USI Operationas

Information for USI gym (fitness studio) members:
The 2024/2025 Winter Semester officially begins October 1, 2024.

 

The gym/fitness studio hours are as follows:
Full Membership: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM - Sat/Sun: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM!
Partial Membership: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM bis 2:00 PM- Sat/Sun: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM!

The sauna is open between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM!
Tuesday is Ladies Day
Wednesday is Mens' Day
Thursday is Co-ed

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Important Information at a Glance
 

Register and sign up for the 2024/2025 Winter Semester online at usi.jku.at, opens an external URL in a new window.

Students and Employees at Austrian Universities:
Access the USI reservation system using the ACOnet Identity Federation (eduID.at) associated with your Austrian university account.

Non-university affiliated guests:
As non-university affiliated guest, please initially register and create a new user account. The USI Office will review the submitted information and USI staff will manually activate your account. Once your account is activated, you can sign up for the courses you are interested in as part of the USI course program and pay the fee online.

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 2024/2025
All degree-seeking students enrolled students at a university in Austria or at a university of applied sciences
Employees at the JKU, at the University of Art and Design Linz, and the University of Teacher Education Linz
Apprentices at the JKU, at the University of Art and Design Linz, and at the University College of Teacher Education in Linz
Matura class school students (must be age 17 or older)
  beg. Monday, September 23, 2024
All others (such as alumni, those not affiliated with the university, students from international universities and colleges)   beg. Thursday, September 26, 2024

 

Information regarding the start of classes is available here. Individual courses may begin later or end earlier. Check the course search, opens an external URL in a new window to check the exact dates for your class.


Winter Semester 2024/2025

  • Courses begin on Monday, October 7, 2024
  • Courses end on Friday, January 31, 2025

In addition to public holidays, there are no classes as follows:

  • Fall Break: October 28 - October 31, 2024 (only in schools)
  • Christmas: December 23, 2024 - January 6, 2025

 

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

 

Additional Important Information:

The USI's general terms & conditions, opens an external URL in a new window at the Johannes Kepler University apply.

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.

  A standard 60-minute course A standard 90-minute course (ballsport)  
Tariff 1 € 28.00 € 38.00 (€ 45.00)
Tariff 2 € 50.00 € 76.00 (€ 80.00)
Tariff 3 € 75.00 € 114.00 (€ 120.00)

 

PLEASE NOTE: Courses with special conditions (higher room fees or a low number of maximum participants) are subject to special rates.

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

Information about the fee that applies to you is as follows:
Tariff 1:

  • Degree-seeking students from Austrian universities and universities of applied sciences,
  • Students in secondary-level Matura classes

Tariff 2:

  • Employees at the JKU, PH OÖ, IT:U or the Linz University of Art & Design

Tariff 3:

  • Applies to all others (i.e. alumni, those not affiliated with the university, students from other international universities)

 

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 shorter 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.

Reserve the Football Pitch and Beach Volleyball Courts

Reserve a beach volleyball court on campus here!
Just follow the links to reserve and find a time slot that fits your schedule.

On account of current conditions, the football/soccer pitch is currently unavailable!

If you have any questions, contact us by sending an e-mail to: usi@jku.at.

Wanted: Trainers and Course Instructors

Our trainers, coaches, and instructors 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.

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