The JKU and the Austrian Student Union have organized various events to help you start your studies.

Take advantage of special academic preparation classes offered at the JKU so you can start off on the right foot! New students enrolled in the following undergraduate degrees can take part:

• Degree programs in Engineering & Natural Sciences
• Bachelor's degree in Business Informatics
• Bachelor's degree in Statistics and Data Science
• Bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Studies Secondary Level (General Education) in STEM Subjects

The courses are free of charge and attendance is not mandatory.

Which classes do I have to take and in which order? How exactly do I move forward with my studies? The answers to these questions and more is available in the curriculum and in the course catalog for your respective degree program. These documents are also available online on your selected field of study page.

All newly enrolled students in a Bachelor's or Diploma degree program are required to completed the StEOP (Studies Introduction and Orientation Phase) requirements. The StEOP requirements include completing mandatory courses at the start of your studies. To learn more about these courses, see your respective curriculum.

There are no StEOP requirements for students enrolled in the Bachelor's degree program in Human Medicine.

We have created a handy A to Z list to help you find information about your studies. If you can't find the answer to your question here, please do not hesitater to contact our Student Information and Academic Advising Services or the Admissions Office. We are here for you!

Are you perhaps changing majors or you were at a vocational high school and would like to see if you can get academic credit for exams you have previously taken? You can get detailed information here.

When can I sign up for classes? What are the vacation/holiday dates? Important information about the university's academic calendar is available here.