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Johannes Kepler University of Linz

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Linz, Austria
401–500th in World University Rankings 2025
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Following the legacy of German mathematician and astronomer Johannes Kepler, famous for his laws that describe planetary motions around the Sun, Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU) has developed into an international innovation centre. 

The institution is located in close proximity to one of the main economic centres in Austria, Linz, which is famous for its architecture. 

Found in 1966 under the name Academy for Social and Economic Sciences, JKU is among world’s youngest universities which has grown to become a leader in interdisciplinary research related to social sciences, economics and business. 

With over 60 innovative degrees at all level in traditional areas of study, the institution aims to provide up-to-date programs, which will meet the changing demands of local business and economy. 

The 90 acres university campus hosts three faculties: Social Sciences, Economics and Business; Engineering and Natural Sciences; and Law. JKU is the only university in Austria that offers a multimedia diploma degree programme in law. The campus, which is located in the Linz outskirts, is home for over 110 institutes.

The Faculty of Medicine is the most recent addition to JKU, established in 2014.  JKU was the first Austrian university to offer studies in human medicine through its bachelor’s degree programme, conducted in cooperation with the Medical University of Graz.

Campus facilities offer free study space where students and academics can meet in non-formal environment. They can also drink at the local bars and pubs, which are only five minutes away from student resident halls.

Other amenities available on campus are bookshops and business stores. 

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Johannes Kepler University of Linz

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
50 F : 50 M (1)
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International student percentage
18% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
22 (1)
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Student total
7352 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Johannes Kepler University of Linz

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Social Sciences251–300th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies

Physical Sciences401–500th

  • Chemistry
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Engineering301–400th

  • General Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Education301–400th

  • Education

Computer Science176–200th

  • Computer Science

Business and Economics201–250th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance