Graz University of Technology (TU Graz)

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Graz University of Technology (German: Technische Universität Graz, short TU Graz) is (after University of Graz) the second largest university in Styria, Austria. In Austria there are two Universities of Technology, one in Graz and one in Vienna. Graz University of Technology was founded in 1811 by Archduke John of Austria. TU Graz, as the university is called by its students, is a public university. During the winter term of 2008 approximately 10.300 students were enrolled in TU Graz, of which 14.9% were from abroad. 21.1% of the students were female.
The University has multiple campi, as it is mainly situated on three sites in the city, two in the centre of Graz and one in the southeast of the city.

* Alte Technik (Rechbauerstrasse / Lessingstrasse)
* Neue Technik (Kopernikusgasse / Petersgasse)
* Inffeldgasse

In world-wide competition with comparable institutions, Graz University of Technology pursues top teaching and research in the fields of the engineering sciences and the technical-natural sciences. An integral part of putting together excellent education and training programs is knowing about the needs of society and the economy. Ultimately, the quality of the education and training at Graz University of Technology is carried by the strength of its knowledge-oriented and applied research. Numerous competence centers, the Christian-Doppler laboratories, special research fields, research focuses, and large EU projects are only a few examples of the University’s extremely active and successful research.
Today engineers have more responsibility than ever for the quality of life of generations to come. Just as technological progress is shaping our lives more and more, universities of technology are becoming more important in the education and training of scientists, research and development, and as partners with business, industry and politics. This awareness and a modern understanding of technology are the guiding principles of the students, teaching staff and researchers of Graz University of Technology. Its location in the midst of the economic region Graz makes Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) a focal point for teaching and research in technical sciences in the South of Austria.