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Hi everyone! I’m planning to start the Bachelor’s in Biological Chemistry at JKU and I’m a bit confused about the language situation in the first semester.

I know that the programme is officially taught in English, but some first-semester courses (e.g. General Chemistry, Chemical Calculations, Analytical Chemistry, and some lab courses) seem to have both English and German groups in the JKU Studienhandbuch.

So I wanted to ask current JKU students:

- Can Biological Chemistry students choose the English group themselves in KUSSS?

- Is the English group guaranteed if you register for it, or can you be assigned to a German group?

- Are the lab courses also available completely in English?

- Is there any compulsory first-semester course where a Biological Chemistry student might actually have to attend a German-taught group?

I currently don’t speak German, so I’m trying to understand whether I can realistically complete the whole first semester in English.

Would really appreciate answers from current or recent JKU students, especially Biological Chemistry students! 🙏(

Also, does this process take too long?

Some additional clarification: I’m currently pursuing my MSc and will be starting my third semester. The position is focused on Applied AI and Data Engineering (Internship). The situation is a little bit complicated because the position is funded via the FFG, which requires at least 28.5 hours per week, so aiming for 20 hours isn't an option for us. I understand that a labour market test is required when applying to work more than 20 hours per week, but based on what you’ve heard or seen in similar cases, how difficult is it usually to get the approval?

Hey everyone!

I’m a female bachelor’s student from India, joining JKU Linz for the March intake. I’d love to connect with other students who are joining around the same time.

Would be nice to make some friends and have a few familiar faces before arriving in Linz! :)

If you’re also joining JKU for the March intake, feel free to comment or ping me!