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University of Graz
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The
University of Graz (founded 1585), 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
Graz University of Technology|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 See also
- University Library of Graz External links
- University of Graz (Mostly in German)
- Coimbra Group (a network of European universities)
- Study in Austria: A Guide
- Institute of Geography and Regional Science - Karl-Franzens University Graz
