CITY OF KNOWLEDGE GRAZ
Graz has been a university town since 1585
Know-how from Graz goes international. Six universities with more than 16 faculties form the basis of the excellent international reputation of Graz as a research and academical location. Research institutions in aerospace and automotive technology, in biotechnology and plant design are located in Graz. The same holds true for private high-tech businesses that export their products worldwide.
Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences
Which universities and universities of applied sciences are there in Graz?
- University of Graz, 76 institutes
- Graz University of Technology, 109 institutes
- Medical University of Graz, 20 institutes
- University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, 17 institutes
- University of Teacher Education Styria, 7 institutes
- Catholic University College for Education Graz-Seckau, 4 institutes
- University of Applied Sciences Joanneum, 35 degree programmes
- CAMPUS 02 University of Applied Sciences, 5 degree programmes
Non-university research institutes
Business
Clusters, networks and large, internationally active businesses in Graz
Clusters and networks
- ACstyria – Automotive Power Styria, Styrian Auto Cluster
- Human.Technology.Styria, Germ cell of Human Technology
- ECO World Styria, Green Tech businesses
- Creative Industries Styria, Styrian creative and Graz UNESCO City of Design
Large, internationally active businesses in Graz
- MAGNA STEYR, Vehicle technology and assembly
- Andritz AG, Plant and power station construction
- AVL, Research and development of prime movers, instrumentation and test equipment
- SIEMENS Austria, Offices Graz and Styria, technology companies