Graz University of Technology

Dating back to 1811, Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) is a respected institution specializing in technical and scientific subjects. Founded by Archduke Johann, who donated his extensive scientific collection to establish an institution in Graz, the university has evolved significantly over its 200-year history. From admitting women in 1919 to initiating cooperative programs with China in 2016, TU Graz has continually progressed. Presently organized into seven faculties since 2004, including Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Information Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Economic Sciences, Mathematics, Physics and Geodesy, and Technical Chemistry, Chemical and Process Engineering, and Biotechnology. Initially housed in the remarkable 16th-century Lesliehof building, the university quickly outgrew its original location. Today, it spans three campuses across Graz: Alte Technik, Neue Technik, and Inffeldgasse. Notable alumni include Nobel Prize-winning chemist Richard Zsigmondy, inventor Hans List, and battery scientist Karl Kordesch. Additionally, renowned scientist Nikola Tesla attended TU Graz during his first year before leaving due to a gambling addiction. Graz, the capital of the Austrian state of Styria and the country's second-largest city, boasts a relaxed atmosphere with abundant parkland and coffee shops. Alongside TU Graz, the city hosts three other universities, fostering a vibrant cultural scene and nightlife fueled by thousands of students.