University of Graz
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The University of Graz (German, Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz), a university located in Graz, Austria, is the second-largest university in Austria.
Karl-Franzens Universität, also referred to as the University of Graz, is the city's oldest university, founded in 1585 by Archduke Charles II. For most of its existence it was controlled by the Catholic church, and was closed in 1782 by Joseph II in an attempt to gain state control over educational institutions. Joseph II transformed it into a lyceum where civil servants and medical personnel were trained. In 1827 it was re-instituted as a university by Emperor Franz I, thus gaining the name 'Karl-Franzens Universität,' meaning 'Charles-Francis University.' Over 30,000 students currently study at this university.
Nikola Tesla studied electrical engineering at the Polytechnic in Graz in 1875. Nobel Laureate Otto Loewi taught at the University of Graz from 1909 until 1938. Erwin Schrödinger was briefly chancellor of the University of Graz in 1936.
Well-known professors
- Ludwig Gumplowicz, taught administration 1897 - 1909
Organization
These are the 5 faculties in which the university is divided into:
- Catholic Theological Faculty
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Natural Sciences
- Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences
See also
External links
- [University of Graz Website] () ()
- [Coimbra Group] (a network of European universities)
- [Study in Austria: A Guide]
- [Institute of Geography and Regional Science - Karl-Franzens University Graz]
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