USI Sport Classes & Programs.
 

Sign up online for new USI courses at: https://usi.jku.at/, opens an external URL in a new window

PLEASE NOTE

Course Program UPDATES:
We have just added 3 new recreational beach volleyball courses for ladies ONLY!!

0580 Tuesdays, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, skill level: talented, 2 vs 2
0581 Wednesdays, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, skill level intermediate to talented, 2 vs 2
0582 Thursdays, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, skill level moderate to intermediate, 2 vs 2

 

BEFORE your first gym visit, we would like to ask EVERYONE to update their JKU cards just once (student and employee ID cards) at the Info Desk (Kepler Hall) by placing them on the card reader (takes approx. 5 seconds). Some updates will be required as of March 1, making these steps necessary!

The general course program for the 2025 Summer 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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USI Office

Address

JKU / Kepler Hall
Altenbergerstr. 69
4040 Linz

Office Hours

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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  • Not affiliated with a university? You can still sign up and attend USI courses as well!

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Information About USI Operations

Information for all USI Fitness Studio members:
 

Beginning March 3, 2025, there is NO supervision during the weekends. Access the Kepler Hall on weekends using the side entrance ONLY (next to the sauna; use your JKU ID card to enter).

PLEASE NOTE:
Beginning March 1, 2025, the Fitness Studio (gym) will be open as follows:
Full membership: Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Partial membership: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (please vacate the Fitness Studio by 2:00 PM) - Sat/Sun: 8:00 AM - 9:00 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

To register and sign up for classes, go to 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 Guests:
As non-university 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   Summer Semester 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. Mon., February 24, 2025
All others (such as alumni, those not affiliated with the university, students from international universities and colleges)   beg. Thurs., February 27, 2025

 

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 classe.


Summer Semester 2025

  • USI courses begin on Monday, March 3, 2025
  • USI courses end on Monday, June 30, 2025

In addition to public holidays, there are no USI classes as follows:
(selected courses can also take place on these dates - note the dates)

  • Easter break: April 14 - 27, 2025
  • Thuesday, June 10, 2025 (Pentecost)
  • Friday, June 20, 2025 (Rector´s day)

 

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 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 (ball sports)  
Tariff 1 € 28 € 38.00 (€ 45)
Tariff 2

€ 50

€ 76.00 (€ 80)
Tariff 3 € 75 € 114.00 (€ 120)

 

PLEASE NOTE: Courses subject to 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 at Austrian universities and at 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 & conditions, opens an external URL in a new window 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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