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Applications to study abroad at FH JOANNEUM under exchange agreements are handled by the international relations office at your home university. Before applying for an exchange semester at FH JOANNEUM, you should clarify whether:
Most study programmes at FH JOANNEUM are taught in German. For programmes with German as the language of instruction, German language skills at level B2 are required.
Some programmes offer courses in English. For programmes with English as the language of instruction, English language skills at level B2 are required. – Please find our special progammes for exchange students in English language under Study Programmes for Incoming Exchange Students.
Our study programmes offer incoming students a wide range of interesting seminars and lectures from nationally and internationally recognized lecturers.
We are offering some programmes specially tailored for international students at FH JOANNEUM that are taught entirely in English:
In addition to these programmes, many other degree programmes also offer courses for incoming students in German or English. Detailed information can be found on the respective programme pages – It is not possible to mix and match between programmes in Graz!
Nominations can only be made by the Department International Relations of your Sending Institution and not by yourself!
Your Sending Institution should send the following information to the International Office of FH JOANNEUM (incoming-students@fh-joanneum.at):
After we have received this information from your home university, we will send you an email with a link to our Mobility Online platform. You will have to complete your application and upload all necessary documents there.
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FH JOANNEUM is committed to providing equal opportunities for applicants with disabilities. We are doing everything we can to give you equal access to an exchange semester.The Equality and Diversity Office is happy to answer any questions you may have about disabled access and diversity and provide you with any support you may need. Please find information about additional financial support under Funding for Incoming Exchange Students.
Please let us know as soon as possible if you intend to complete the exchange with your child so that we can support you with finding child care in advance. Please find information about additional financial support under Funding for Incoming Exchange Students.
International students can apply for scholarships at various institutions. There are different financial support options depending on your country of origin and your academic level.
Highly motivated, non-European students that want to do their exchange at FH JOANNEUM can apply for the Ernst Mach Grant (EUR 1200/month). An extensive application process needs to be competed to apply for this grant. All applicants need to be nominated by their home institution by January 10th.For more information please contact the International Office at your home university and check the OeAD Website.
Within the framework of Erasmus+ students have the possibility to do part of their studies at a partner institution in another European country. For more information about the Erasmus+ grant, please contact the International Office at your home university and check the Erasmus+ Website.
Additional support is available for Erasmus+ participants with disability or chronic illness. You can apply for Erasmus+ special needs support in addition to the regular Erasmus+ mobility grant. For more information, please contact the International Office at your home university.
Additional support is available for students who want to undertake a stay abroad with their child. You can apply for financial assistance under Erasmus+. The funding helps to cover any additional costs incurred during your mobility period. For more information, please contact the International Office at your home university.
Students and graduates can do an internship at FH JOANNEUM within the framework of Erasmus+. For more information please contact the International Office at your home university and check the Erasmus+ Website.
Exchange students studying at FH JOANNEUM must be covered by sufficient insurance throughout their stay – it is the responsibility of every student individually to have sufficient insurance!
Students from EU/EEA countries are usually covered by national health insurance in their home country and are entitled to receive medical treatment in Austria upon presentation of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
Students from non-EU/EEA countries are free to take out their own insurance for their stay in Austria. If taking out insurance in your home country, you must prove that the amount of medical costs covered by the contract is at least EUR 100,000 and that bills exceeding EUR 1,000 will be paid directly to the relevant hospital or doctor.
Our recommendation for exchange students:
FeelSafe.at
With FeelSafe you can fulfill the legal requirements in the quickest, easiest, most convenient and most affordable way. You can choose from the travel insurance for the C-Visa for up to 90 days stay or the long-term insurance for the D-Visa and Residence Permit. FeelSafe is 100% accepted by the government for your stay in Austria.
With FeelSafe you are fully privately insured – meaning you have access to all doctors (incl. private doctors) and some extra coverage. Also, you do not need any paperwork, you can buy it completely online in 5 mins, everything is in English (including the contract) and you can ask any specific questions you might have in their online chat. You can use the search engine of the Austrian Medical Association to find a doctor who speaks your language. If you have feelsafe-insurance, you can find a list of all doctors who directly bill the insurance provider here. This way you don’t have to prepay the doctor and need no refund process.
Alternatively, upon arrival you can get additional insurance with the Österreichische Gesundheitskasse (ÖGK).
Please note, that we can only offer help with these recommended options. In case you opt for insurance from your home country we can not offer assistance in any insurance matters that may arise.
Nationals of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland do not need a visa and enjoy the freedom of domicile (“Niederlassungsfreiheit”). If you have sufficient financial means to finance your stay in Austria and valid health insurance covering all the necessary costs, you only need a valid travel document (passport or ID card) in order to enter and reside in Austria. EU/EEA nationals staying in Austria for more than three months have to apply for confirmation of registration (“Anmeldebescheinigung”) within four months.
To register, you need
Graz: Amt der Steiermärkischen Landesregierung, Abt. 3 | Paulustorgasse 4, 8010 Graz
Kapfenberg: BH Bruck an der Mur | Th. Körnerstrasse 34, 8600 Bruck an der Mur
Bad Gleichenberg: BH Südoststeiermark | Bismarckstrasse 11-13, 8330 Feldbach
Nationals of non-EU/EEA countries studying in Austria for up to six months must file an application for a residence visa (Visum D) with the competent Austrian representative authority in their home country. It is not possible to apply for or renew your visa in Austria.
Nationals of non-EU/EEA countries studying in Austria for more than six months must file an application for a residence permit. If you are entitled to enter Austria without a visa you can file this application in Austria. If you are not entitled to enter Austria without a visa the application will be processed by the Austrian representative authority in your home country. As this procedure may take some time you should submit your application to the relevant authority at least three months prior to your planned entry to Austria.
To register, you need
Graz: Amt der Steiermärkischen Landesregierung, Abt. 3 | Paulustorgasse 4, 8010 Graz
Kapfenberg: BH Bruck an der Mur | Th. Körnerstrasse 34, 8600 Bruck an der Mur
Bad Gleichenberg: BH Südoststeiermark | Bismarckstrasse 11-13, 8330 Feldbach
You will find all relevant information about entry and residence requirements on the website of the Austrian Exchange Service (OeAD).
Anyone moving into an apartment in Austria is required to register with the relevant registration office. Registrations must take place within three days.
In order to register your place of residence, you need
Graz: Bahnhofgürtel 85, 8020 Graz
Kapfenberg: Koloman-Wallisch-Platz 1, 8605 Kapfenberg
Bad Gleichenberg: Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Strasse 1,8344 Bad Gleichenberg
OeAD Student Housing
We recommend to apply for student housing via OeAD (Österreichischer Austauschdienst – Austrian Exchange Service). They offer student dormitories on a semester by semester basis. To receive a room allocation, please register on the OeAD student housing website.
Organising your own accommodation
Of course, you are also free to look for your own apartment or flatshare in Graz.
The following links may help with your search:
The department for International Relations will help you with your accommodation search at the Kapfenberg campus. Please email the contact on-site: international-kbg@fh-joanneum.at
The department for International Relations will help you with your accommodation search at the Bad Gleichenberg campus. Please email the contact on-site: international-bgb@fh-joanneum.at
We offer different orientation packages to help you prepare for studying at FH JOANNEUM and assist you with the various administrative issues involved.
Find out more about the orientation programme here: Orientation Programme for exchange students
Before you return back to your home country, there are a few things you need to do:
Residence de-registration: Before leaving Austria, it is important that you de-register from your place of residence up to three days before your departure. Take your current registration form (Meldezettel) to the relevant registration office and cancel your registration.
Cancel your health insurance: Please make sure you cancel / de-register from the insurance company. You need to submit the cancellation form from the municipality (Meldezettel) to the insurance company to do so. Please note that your insurance protection is only valid while you are registered at your place of residence.
Close your bank account: Please make sure to close your Austrian bank account before leaving – it has to be closed in person!
Transcript of Records: Download your transcript from Joanneum Online.
Sign our guestbook: There is a guestbook in the International Office at each campus. Please make sure to pass by before you leave – We are really happy about every single entry! 🙂
Here you can find the academic calendar.
