History
In the fall of 1954 gradual attempts began to propose and create a "new kind of university" focusing on social sciences, economics and business. To this end, a separate board of trustees was founded in March 1959 and the Linz University Fund was established three years later. The "Linzer Hochschule" was legally established in 1962.
Education
Those who have much to offer support diversity. And we think that's a good thing. That is why the JKU offers over 60 different academic degree programs in a variety of subject areas.
Whether it be medicine, humanities, social studies or law, whether it be engineering, natural sciences, social or economic sciences - whether a Bachelor's or a Master's degree, a Ph.D. or a Diploma degree. Finding your favorite degree program at the JKU is easy - simply because we offer so many possibilities.
Research
Broadly based research at the JKU's four faculties and active exchange, and collaboration with internationally renowned colleagues in science and academia ensures that the JKU can meet the needs of society and the local business community. The JKU collaborates with some of the world's top-rated universities, and with many large and small, local and international companies.
Career
Upper Austria is one of Austria's strongest economic states; a center of industry that is the perfect place for students as exports produced here annually are worth billions. The advantageous conditions facilitate numerous research projects in cooperation with industrial partners so you can practice what you have learned during your studies and make important contacts.
Johannes Kepler University Linz Key Statistics & Highlights
- #401 Ranking
- 651 Academic Staff
- 6,644 Students
- 864 Students (int'l)
- 3,388 Students (female)
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Johannes Kepler University Linz Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 401 | 401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 1 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 446 | 472 | 473 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | 801 | 801 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 7 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 992 | 986 | 979 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
The International Office is JKU's central contact point for student mobility, staff mobility and international relations in general.
Housing services
There are ten student dormitories located in close proximity to campus that provide accommodation to approximately 3,000 students. If you prefer a room in a shared flat or your own flat, then check out the Austrian Student Union housing exchange board.
And if you are just looking to stay for a night or two, contact our Office of Accommodation Services to help you book a hotel. Together we will find the right accommodations for you!
Library services
The Main Campus Library at the heart of the JKU campus is home to over 1,250,000 books - all available free of charge. The library also provides access to over 1,200 print journals, 22,000 e-Journals and 23,000 e-Books. And, with over 150,000 books and 20,000 journal volumes, the JKU is home to Austria's largest law library.
ICT services
At JKU you are part of an institution that contributes significantly to advancements in technology and social development. The JKU is conducting cutting-edge, pioneering work. This includes being the first university in Austria to create a "WirelessCampus", meaning providing free, unlimited and comprehensive internet access to all students.
Campus life
The JKU campus is practical for many reasons: because the buildings are in close proximity on the campus, you do not waste time criss-crossing the city. Take advantage of one of many places on campus to relax and hang out with fellow classmates and friends. Enjoy your time on campus, whether you are attending an on-campus student party, playing sports, or enjoying a cup of coffee - kick back and take a break.
Sports facilities
The University Sports Institute (USI) offers over 150 sports and recreational courses, providing a healthy balance to studies.
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Johannes Kepler University Linz Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 20 reviews
- 5 Star 8 Reviews
- 4 Star 9 Reviews
- 3 Star 2 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
JKU studing
I'm just starting my journy, but I have high expectation. Wanna to improve my resaerch skills as well to be in contact with veroius culture.
JKU
Overall good but hard without a strong mathematical and python experience
Well organized, but lack of international students
JKU is a great university, with a clear structure and well organized faculty. The digital infrastructure is international-friendly and international office is really putting in effort to make life easy for international students. Every semester, a lot of exchange students enroll in JKU, making the campus atmosphere dynamic and fun. However, the general management program is really homogeneous, with only 2-3 international students. This impacts the atmosphere in class as there is little to no social cohesion for the international students who participate in the program.