The University of Graz, in cooperation with Land Steiermark is inviting outstanding applicants to apply for the Go Styria Scholarships for the summer semester 2026. This prestigious programme supports research stays at the University of Graz for master’s and doctoral students as well as post-doctoral researchers from South-Eastern Europe.
The scholarship program is open to outstanding master’s students, doctoral candidates, and post-doctoral researchers from South-Eastern Europe who intend to carry out a research stay at the University of Graz during the summer semester 2026. Applicants must be enrolled or affiliated with a recognized university or research institution in the region, demonstrate high academic achievement, and must not receive any other scholarship for the same mobility period.
Founded in 1585, the University of Graz is one of Austria’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Located in the vibrant city of Graz, it offers a wide range of academic disciplines across humanities, sciences, law, social sciences, and business. Known for its strong international orientation, the university fosters cross-border cooperation and student mobility. With a commitment to research excellence and sustainability, it provides a dynamic environment for over 30,000 students and numerous scholars from around the world.
Founded in 1585, Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz (University of Graz) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Graz (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Styria. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research, Austria), Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz (KFUG) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz (KFUG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 434 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.