USI Sport Classes & Programs.
 

PLEASE NOTE

USI summer office hours during July/August/September!!
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (closed on Fridays)

The new USI course registration program opened on July 15!

Sign up for USI courses at: https://usi.jku.at/, opens an external URL in a new window
The program for the 2024/2025 Winter Semester is expected to be available online with Wednesday, September 18th 2024.
The courses can be booked with Monday, September 23rd 2024.

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 (minimum age 17)

Any remaining spots are open to others (such as graduates and alumni, those not affiliated with the university, students from international universities and colleges).

In addition to the Unisport Austria, opens an external URL in a new window program, Unisport Austria also organizes a range of academic championships throughout Austria. Outdoor enthusiasts can also enjoy an attractive program both during the winter and during the summer.

In addition, students and employees can use the fantastic gym and fitness studio 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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USI Office

Address

JKU / Kepler Hall
Altenbergerstr. 69
4040 Linz

Office Hours (holidays)

Monday - Thursday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Friday
closed

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 for all USI Fitness Studio (gym) members:

The "summer special" is already fully booked!

During the summer, the gym will be open as follows:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Closed on Saturday and on Sunday!

The sauna will be closed during all of AUGUST and SEPTEMBER!

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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 intially 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   Summer Semester 2024
University-affiliated persons age 17+ (students and employees) at universities and universities of applied sciences   beg. Feb. 26, 2024
University alumni, and Matura class school students   beg. Feb. 28, 2024
Allocation of all available spots - open to everyone (must be of adult age)   beg. March 1, 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.


Summer Semester 2024

  • Courses begin on Monday, March 4, 2024
  • Courses end on Friday, June 28, 2024

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

  • Easter Break: March 25, 2024, to April 6, 2024

 

You can pay the course fee online, opens an external URL in a new window ONLY by credit card or e-bank 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 March 15 ONLY (Summer Semester 2024) to change a class. Notify us in writing by sending an e-mail to usi(at)jku.at.
  • Dropping a course and applying for a refund (or online credit) for fees can be accepted ONLY if accompanied by a doctor's certificate.

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  
Tariff 1 € 22.00 € 33.00
Tariff 2 € 44.00 € 66.00
Tariff 3 € 66.00 € 99.00

 

PLEASE NOTE: Courses with special conditions 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 book the course in person.

See below to find the fee 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, 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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