University of Graz

Faculty

Popular Exchange Majors *subject to timetable and course availability:

Archeology, Business Administration, Biology, Cultural Studies, Ecology, English Literature, Geography, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Social Justice

Who can apply? 

• Undergraduate students enrolled in programs lending to the faculty above. 

• Students must have a minimum cumulative average of 70% to apply. 

• Please note that subject areas at partner universities may change. 

Academic Information 

How many credits equal a full course-load at Trent? 

• A standard full-time study load normally consists of 60 ECTS in one academic year (there are two standard semesters in each academic year). 

• Course load for one semester is 30 ECTS= 2.5 credits 

• Course load for full year is 60 ECTS = 5 credits 

Grading System: Equivalence Trent

Trent University               University of Graz 

Grade                   Mark                 Grade                                 Mark 

A                     80-100                1 = Sehr Gut                        A 

        B                      70-79                 2 = Gut                                 A-/B+ 

C                     60-69                 3 = Befriedigend                 B- 

D                     50-59                 4 = Genügend                     C 

F                      0-49                   5 = Nicht Genügend            F 

Course Selection: 

• Information about selecting courses: https://static.uni-graz.at/fileadmin/veranstaltungen/orientation/documents/incstud_application-courses.pdf 

• Search for courses taught in English: https://online.uni-graz.at/kfu_online/ee/ui/ca2/app/desktop/#/pl/ui/$ctx/wbENLVSuche.wbEnLvSuchePage?$ctx=design=ca2;header=max;lang=de 

Term Dates

• Semester One: October - February 

• Semester Two: March - June 

Academic Calendar: https://static.uni-graz.at/fileadmin/veranstaltungen/orientation/incstud_academic-calendar-exchange.pdf 

Tuition/Program Fees 

• Trent students are responsible to pay their normal Trent tuition fees as a full-time student plus Trent full ancillary fee package (no opt out options while abroad), tuition fees are waived at the host university. 

Housing 

• There is no on-campus housing, but numerous student dorms are located very close to the university's main campus. There are also a great number of private offers available, from shared or single apartments to family-sized homes. Useful links are also provided on the website to help aid your search. 

• Look at Student Residence: https://www.uni-graz.at/en/study/studying-at-the-university-of-graz/accommodation/ 

Note that dorms are not centrally organized by one office, you have to contact each dorm you're interested in individually. 

• Registration deadlines for student dorms are published on the relevant website for each one. Please note that all student residences in Graz accommodate both male and female students. 

• https://orientation.uni-graz.at/de/planning-the-arrival/accommodation/ 

Approximate Living Expenses 

• Please check out this website for a breakdown of average living costs: https://studyinaustria.at/en/living/living-costs/ 

Additional Fees 

• Immigration applications, accommodations, meals, flights, travel and health insurance, spending money, etc. 

Financial Support 

• Each year BUTEX awards a number of scholarships to students studying abroad for either a semester or for a whole academic year.  

• OSAP: Check with our Financial Aid Department regarding OSAP eligibility 

MyTrent -> Finances -> Financial Aid -> Forms -> Study Abroad Information for OSAP

• Trent Academic Scholarship: If you are paying your tuition fees you maybe still eligible for Trent Academic Scholarship during your exchange – Check with our Financial Aid Department for scholarship eligibility 

• Trent Study Abroad Bursaries: Application Deadline - prior to your departure: For September departure - August 1st: For January Departure - December 1st; up to $3000. 

MyTrent -> Academics -> Study Abroad -> Study Abroad Funding Folder -> Study Abroad Bursary, Award and Prize Application 

Program URL 

• Find more information about your specific program: https://www.uni-graz.at/en/study/bachelor-programmes/

Resources 

Trent Resources

• Student Ambassadors: Be connected with current or returning students who have participated in this program or have traveled to this region. Email us at studyabroad@trentu.ca to be matched.

• Also check out our Student Profile page located under the Trent Students tab, scroll to the last link. The profiles are organized by country.

• Study Abroad Advisor: Make an appointment with Study Abroad through the SEP. 

University of Graz Resources

• Essential Travel Documents: https://static.uni-graz.at/fileadmin/veranstaltungen/orientation/incstud_stufftotakealong.pdf 

• Visa Information: https://static.uni-graz.at/fileadmin/veranstaltungen/orientation/incstud_visa-exchange-US_CA.pdf 

• Travelling & Arrival: https://orientation.uni-graz.at/de/planning-the-arrival/travelling-arrival/ 

Host Country Research 

• Learn more about the host country, local environment, culture, climate, health care, entry/exit requirements, and security precautions on the University of Graz website: https://orientation.uni-graz.at/de/planning-the-arrival/living-in-austria/ 

• Government of Canada destination specific travel information.