Studying & Health Services
Here you will find important contact points for (prospective) students for any questions, problems or for prevention and health support.
Information points at KUG
> Welcome Center (for prospective students & university applicants)
> ÖH-KUG (for students of KUG)
> International Office (for exchange students of KUG)
Insurance for students
>>> Here you will find important information about the types of self-insurance in the health insurance system, such as the discounted self-insurance for students. You will also find information about other insurance options here.
Illness & Medical Care
>>> Here you will find important information about the procedure in case of illness as well as searching options for doctors, pharmacies, emergency numbers etc.
Studying with a handicap / chronic illness
KUG takes care to offer the best possible individual support for students with special needs (e.g. because of a physical handicap).
> More information about accessibility of KUG can be found here.
> Concerning alternative examination methods the Vice Rector for Academic and International Affairs has to be contacted.
> The representative for disabled persons provides information corresponding to the individual situation and also coordinates all necessary measures for these students at KUG.
> "Zentrum Integriert Studieren" (ZIS): Due to a cooperative agreement between KUG and the University of Graz, visually impaired and blind students can use the facilities that are there at the ZIS. Thus, when it is warranted and necessary, these students will be provided with appropriate texts and other materials for their use. KUG will bear the costs for this.
> GESTU: students or employees of Universities in Graz who are deaf or hard of hearing can get free support at TU Graz
> Students can also contact the ÖH-KUG for any kind of questions.
Psychological Counseling Service
Students will receive here e.g. assistance when they have orientation or conversion problems or concerning learning techniques, time management competences, motivation or concentration problems.
Even with personal, psychological problems or questions about the development of personal, communicative and social skills, students can consult the Psychological Counseling Service for free.
Psychological Counseling Service Graz
Dreihackengasse 1, 1st floor
8020 Graz
Offers of the Career Service Center (CSC)
The CSC offers free courses for students (and young graduates) e.g. on musician's health and personality development.
Compatibility of studying and caregiving duties
> ÖH-KUG
TIP: Note the waiver of tuition fee due to (child) care obligations!
University Sports Institute (USI)
At the USI, students can attend discounted sports courses.
Please mind the application deadlines!
Any questions or comments? This page is edited by the Welcome Center of the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz.