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Austrian Federal Government Plans Unprecedented Cut of University Funds.

Austrian Federal Government Plans Unprecedented Cut of University Funds.

The Federal Government plans to cut the University budget in the next funding agreement period 2028-2030 by 1 billion euros to 15,5 billion euros. A large-scale demonstration on May 27 in Vienna aims to prevent that.

Header Science Park; Credit: Hertha Hurnaus

Resistance against Unprecedented Cuts Plan.

Resistance against Unprecedented Cuts Plan.

Thousands of people demonstrated in Vienna, Linz, and other cities against government plans.

Demo Vienna; Credit: JKU

Protecting democracy. Empowering diversity. Celebrating Pride Month.

Protecting democracy. Empowering diversity. Celebrating Pride Month.

Also at the JKU, the Pride Month represents visibility, equality, and solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ Community.

Header Pride Month; Credit: JKU

Innovation. Research. Future.

The Johannes Kepler University Linz joins science, creativity, and social responsibility – it is a place where people shape the future.

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Students in front of the JKU building

News

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Summer Ball 2026 impressions;

Future. United for our Universities: 2,000 Visitors Attended the JKU Summer Ball

On Friday, June 12, 2026, the Summer Ball of the Johannes Kepler University Linz took place.

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JKU MED campus; Credit: Martin Steinkellner

4th MED Call Impetus: 12 Research Funding Applications Approved

The MED Call Impetus of the Faculty of Medicine funds innovative projects with up to 50,000 euros over a period of two years. 

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Regional court visits Faculty of Medicine of the JKU 2026; Credit: JKU

Regional Court Visits Faculty of Medicine

Legal experts watched a live surgery at the JKU.

Events & Dates

Event
[Translate to English:] Detailaufnahme Kepler Salon

DESIGN AS A STATEMENT

Architecture as political practice between creating and destruction.

Kepler Salon Rathausgasse 5, 4020 Linz
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[Translate to English:] Ambassadors

Application Deadline for the 2026/27 EC2U Student Ambassador Programm

Application deadline: June 15, 2026

Become an EC2U Student Ambassador and represent JKU across Europe.

This program will be held in English.

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Chris Böhm

Economics Research Seminar

Chris Böhm (University of Texas at Austin)

K127A

Equality, Equitable Opportunities and Diversity

The JKU Linz takes a stand for equality, diversity, and inclusion, removes barriers, and promotes the conditions to reconcile studying, working, and family.

[Translate to English:] Test

Sustainability at the JKU

Bees, digital waste disposal containers, an orchard, energy-efficient buildings, and much more! Learn more about how the Johannes Kepler University Linz practices sustainability.

Honeycomb

EC2U

The European Campus of City-Universities (EC2U) connects nine universities across Europe, creating a space for cooperation, diversity, and innovation.

EC2U Forum Linz