Johannes Kepler University Linz

Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU) is a public research university located in Linz, Upper Austria, Austria, founded in 1966. Named after the astronomer Johannes Kepler, the university offers around 100 academic degree programs spanning Bachelor's, Master's, Diploma, and Doctoral levels. Its four faculties cover medicine, law, engineering and natural sciences, and social sciences, economics and business. JKU is home to the Linz Institute of Technology (LIT), a hub for interdisciplinary research and teaching. The university was the first in Austria to introduce a degree program in computer science and in 2019 launched Europe's first degree program in Artificial Intelligence. JKU is part of the European Campus of City Universities (EC2U) alliance since 2023. The university places strong emphasis on digital transformation, sustainability, and research-led education. It is institutionally accredited by the Swiss Agency of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (AAQ) and is listed in EQAR/DEQAR (DEQARINST0011).