Austria
University of Graz
University of Graz
Graz
Austria
Graz
University of Graz нь Австри улсад байрладаг их сургууль бөгөөд 1585 онд байгуулагдсан.
Элсэлт, хөтөлбөр, төлбөрийн дэлгэрэнгүй мэдээллийг сургуулийн албан ёсны вэб хуудаснаас шалгана уу.
The University of Graz (German: Universität Graz, formerly: Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz) in Graz is the largest public research university in Styria and the second oldest university in Austria. Its name is derived from Archduke Charles II of Inner Austria and Francis I of Austria. The University of Graz was founded on 1 January 1585.
The Faculty of Medicine was spun off as the Medical University of Graz on 1 January 2004, under the University Act 2002.
During the Reformation, numerous citizens and nobles from Styria emigrated to universities in protestant principalities of the Holy Roman Empire. The Catholic rulers of Styria wanted to counteract this development by drawing up a plan to establish a university in Graz under the leadership of the Jesuits. The university was founded on 1 January 1585, by Archduke Charles II of Inner Austria, but it was not until 14 April 1586, that the foundation charter, together with the scepter and seal, were ceremoniously presented to the provincial superior of the Societas Jesu and, at the same time, the first rector, Father Heinrich Blyssem SJ (1526–1586), in the Graz parish church of St. Ägidius, today's Graz Cathedral.
The princely foundation was sealed by a papal and an imperial letter of confirmation, granting the university autonomy and special judicial and tax privileges. Originally, the sovereign planned a comprehensive university with four faculties, but initially there were to be only two. The Faculty of Theology was tasked with creating a new, reliable catholic clergy, and the Faculty of Arts dealt with the teaching of the liberal arts (septem artes liberales) – the philosophical disciplines.
In 1607, the lecture halls were moved to the new building erected by Archduke Ferdinand II on the corner of Hofgasse and Bürgergasse, which is now known as the "Old University." Over time, the originally free-standing building was connected to the college to form a single complex. Classes were held on the ground floor of the building, while the two large rooms on the upper floor served as an auditorium. The Old University in the center of Graz remains virtually unchanged to this day and is used by the provincial government of Styria for representative purposes.
As early as the beginning of the 17th century, discussions began about expanding the University of Graz to include a law and medical faculty. However, the Jesuits successfully opposed the establishment of the new faculties for more than 100 years. Nevertheless, from 1648 onwards, the Styrian estates financed a one-year course in Roman law. After the abolition of the Jesuit Order in 1773, the university was taken over by the state and the Jesuits at the Faculty of Theology were replaced without exception by secular clergy. The aims of the education were to train loyal civil servants and to impart exclusively practical knowledge. The Faculty of Law was founded in 1778.
The accession to power in the Habsburg Empire by Emperor Joseph II and the Josephine reforms he promoted had a major impact on all universities, including the University of Graz. In 1782, it was converted into a lyceum and thus lost most of its privileges. The number of professorships was limited. At the same time, medical and surgical training was established in Graz, although doctorates were still only possible in the subjects of theology and philosophy. Only lower-level courses were offered in the fields of law and medicine.
The University of Graz is divided into six faculties with 71 institutes and 45 centers:
The Faculty of Medicine was spun off into a separate university in 2003 by the University Act 2002, with effect from 1 January 2004: Medical University of Graz. Until the completion of the new medical campus on the grounds of the LKH Graz, the Medical University of Graz continued to use the building of the former pre-clinical center on the grounds of the University of Graz. After the Medical University moved out, the building was demolished to make way for the Graz Center of Physics, which is scheduled for completion in 2030.
Since Graz was the capital of the then multiethnic Duchy of Styria, Slovenes from Lower Styria came there to study. It has served as a gateway to South-East Europe for Austrian scholars, scientists and businesses. The establishment of the Department for Slovene Language and Literature at the University of Graz, for example, laid the foundation for scholarly studies of Slovenian culture, literature, and language bundled in the so-called Slovene studies.
Within the framework of regular full-time studies, the University of Graz offers degrees at bachelor's, master's, and PhD levels. In two diploma programs at the faculties of law and Catholic theology, the title "Magister/Magistra" can also be obtained.
Admission to bachelor's programs in biology, molecular biology, pharmaceutical sciences, psychology, sports and exercise sciences, teaching, as well as the diploma program in law and the master's programs in psychology and pharmacy requires successful completion of an admission procedure.
Through its subsidiary "Uni4Life," the University of Graz also offers a comprehensive continuing education program in the form of courses and extraordinary studies in the fields of economics, law, education & social affairs, language & communication, and health & natural sciences.
The University of Graz sees itself as a university for the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and economics. To live up to this claim, it has defined several subject areas in which it is intensifying its research. Here, scientists from different disciplines work together in an interdisciplinary manner.
The focus of research here is, on the one hand, on gaining a better understanding of the uncertainties, risks, and opportunities associated with climate change, particularly with regard to tipping points, which, if exceeded, threaten the continued existence of various systems. On the other hand, possible strategies for a transition to a virtually emission-free and climate-resilient economy and society are being investigated.
COLIBRI deals with the profound changes that are coming to our living environment. Understanding complex systems (through modeling and computer simulations) should provide science, business, and politics with the necessary basis for decisions in the interests of sustainability.
The Dimensions of Europe profile area examines how developments and objectives of an urban center are transferred to other, peripheral regions and what effects this has there, as well as the countervailing effects of the periphery on the center. These topics also imply a critical reflection on the terms ‘center’ and ‘periphery’ as well as the further development of theoretical concepts and empirical methods for representing and analyzing social transformation processes. In doing so, the profile area builds on the University of Graz's historically grown focus on Southeast Europe.
Smart regulation is the innovative, efficient, and adaptable control of the behavior and interaction of individuals, society, and companies with the aim of enabling socially, economically, and ecologically responsible decisions. Research focuses on questions arising in relation to both existing and future models of regulation, behavioral control, and the creation of incentives to guide the decisions of individuals, companies, and society.
A long and healthy life depends on many factors. That is why researchers in the BioHealth profile area are working on solutions to various questions that are essential to this. The focus is on researching the performance of cells or the role of immune cells in the progression of diseases. Another field of research concerns the balance of fat metabolism. Significant progress has also been made in the research of active substances against resistant bacteria or pathogenic fungi.
The University of Graz works closely with the University of Leipzig, the University of Ljubljana, Montclair State University, the University of Waterloo, and Nanjing University.
In addition to these direct agreements, the University of Graz is also an active member of several internationally established networks. These serve to promote the internationalization of the university and enable the exchange of staff and students.
In cooperation with the Austrian Academy of Sciences, the University of Graz is represented in several research institutions in Graz.
European Training and Research Center for Human Rights and Democracy.
In 2011, the University of Graz, the Medical University of Graz, and Graz University of Technology launched BioTechMed-Graz, an initiative for cooperation and networking in the fields of biomedical fundamentals, technological developments, and medical applications.
Since 2004, there has been a strategic cooperation between the Graz University of Technology and NAWI Graz, within the framework of which large parts of the Faculty of Natural Sciences collaborate with the respective related departments at the University of Technology in research and teaching. In the winter semester of 2006/2007, the first joint studies in the fields of chemistry, molecular biology, and earth sciences were launched. All bachelor's and master's programs in molecular biology, chemistry, earth sciences, USW NAWI TECH, mathematics, and physics are now offered in cooperation.
The university is a member of the Alliance of Sustainable Universities, founded in 2012 with the aim of promoting sustainability at universities.
The foundation stone for today's university campus was laid in 1871. Construction lasted until 1895. Although there were repeated efforts to expand the campus and land was purchased, it took more than 70 years for the next expansion of the site to take place. In 1967, the decision was made to build the university sports center on Rosenhein (completed in 1984) and the so-called pre-clinical center. The brutalist high-rise was handed over for its intended purpose in 1977. After the founding of the Medical University of Graz, it was used by the university until the new university buildings adjacent to the LKH Graz were completed. In 2023, it was demolished to make way for the Graz Center of Physics.
A central part of the campus is the ReSoWi building located to the east. Completed in 1994, the complex houses the faculties of law and social sciences. The University Center for Theology (UZT), completed in 2007, which houses all the institutes of the Catholic Faculty of Theology, is located within walking distance east of the ReSoWi. The Center for Molecular Biosciences was opened in the north of the campus in 2007. With the exception of the Wall Center (around 1.1 kilometers to the south), all institutes and faculties are within easy walking distance.
Today, the University of Graz campus, with a total area of more than 130,000 square meters, is one of the largest green spaces in the center of Graz. The university's botanical garden covers an area of around 2.8 hectares (greenhouse area: 1500 m²) and is home to around 7500 plant species.
Bus lines 31, 41, 58, and 63 of the Grazer Linien stop directly adjacent to the University of Graz campus. Stops for tram lines 1 and 7 are about a five-minute walk away. The campus is connected to the city of Graz's network of bike paths. Coming from the city park, you can ride directly to the main building via the bike path on Zinzendorfgasse.
There are several student residences in the vicinity of the university campus. These include the "Friedrich Schiller Heim," the "Elisabethheim," the "Liebigheim," "UNIBLICK," and many more. In addition, there are numerous providers of shared apartments for students in the residential buildings around the campus.
There is a wide range of dining options around the university. Zinzendorfgasse is lined with restaurants, and there are several bakeries scattered around the university. Heinreichstraße has numerous takeaways. There are several cafes, food trucks, and a cafeteria right on campus. Not far from the university on Elisabethstraße, there are several evening venues that are open late into the night on weekends.
Since the University Act of 2002, the management of universities has been divided among three bodies: the university council, the senate, and the rectorate.
The tasks of the university council include: Electing the rector from a list of three candidates proposed by the senate. Concluding target agreements with the rectorate. Approving the development plan, the organizational plan, and the draft performance agreement.
The Rectorate is responsible for the operational management of the university and represents it externally.
As the central collegial body, the Senate issues the university's statutes and is involved in the preparation and approval of the development and organization plan. The Senate of the University of Graz consists of 28 members. Fourteen are appointed by the professors, seven by the mid-level faculty, six by the students, and one by the general staff.
The Student Union at the University of Graz (ÖH Uni Graz for short) is the legal representative of all university students at the University of Graz. It is a student-run public corporation. Every two years, the student representatives are re-elected by the students in the ÖH elections.
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