Karl-Franzens-University Graz, Austria

The University of Graz is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Austria. With more than 30,000 students and 3,800 employees, it makes an essential contribution to the vibrant life of the Styrian capital. Diversity and a wide scope characterise the education programmes at the six faculties. Students can choose from more than 100 bachelor, master and diploma programmes. Graz University has close ties with more than 500 universities worldwide which form the basis for the mobility of students, faculty and staff as well as numerous joint projects in teaching and research.

http://www.uni-graz.at/E/ (University website in English)

The Institute of History is one of the biggest institutes at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. The educational offer includes the history of the Middle Ages, general early modern history, general contemporary history with a special focus on countries outside Europe, the history of Austria and Central Europe, historical regional studies and comparative regional history, general economic and social history, Southeast European History, the history of Latin America, the history of science, the history of gender as well as historical informatics and documentation, among others.

http://geschichte.uni-graz.at/ (Department of History, German)

The Centre for Southeast European History at the Karl-Franzens University of Graz is Austria's only scientific institution with a teaching and research focus on the history of Southeast Europe. This specialization is significant for two reasons:

Firstly, due to its geographic position the Karl-Franzens University has not only been important for Southeast Europe in the past but continues to play a crucial role in the region. This was one of the motives that led to the establishment of a chair for Southeast European History in 1970 next to the Graz Institute of Slavic Studies, which has a strong tradition in Balkan studies. Our university's special emphasis means that we are also concerned with tasks beyond pure scientific work: making contacts, building networks, organizing grants for students from Southeastern Europe, designing and supporting research projects.

Secondly, the Southeast is central to the identity of the City of Graz. Graz likes to be known as a business hub linking Austria and Southeast Europe, and the city is also the site of an international fair oriented towards the region.

http://geschichte.uni-graz.at/en/suedost/ (Centre for Southeast European History)