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Hey guys, I am a bachelors student coming to JKU in 2026 Oct/nov. i wanted a female roomate. I am like fine with non veg if thats what's available but sharing the kitchen can be bit problematic as i am a vegetarian. So can anyone living there realistically tell me what are the odds that I may find somebody like this?

I recently got accepted to the IBA program for the winter semester, but I received a message saying in need to take a supplementary exam. Does anyone know where to find which exams are required and what dates they are?

Document Checklist

Hey!

It would be really awesome if people in this community can share the important document checklist required for the RP appointment.

ps: I got an appointment directly from the embassy not VFS.

Hello, i am going to austria on september 9, 2026 from air india flight....i have been accepted from jku linz for my masters's in AI... I want to be friends with my collegeues...i hope this post becomes a place for people to connect for people whose 1st semester in jku linz start from 1st october 2026.....i am from india..and i am open to meet with everyone :D

Hello everyone I am planning on applying to these two universities for my bachelors in the coming summer semester 2027. I’d like to specify that I have an IB Diploma and these are the courses I am interested in applying:
JKU: Chemistry and Chemical Technology
TU Leoben: New science and technology
I have chosen these programs because they align with my interest of career field i.e, energy technologies and sustainability. I am confused on which university would be a better fit for me. The TU Leoben program has 3rd and 4th semester study abroad (mandatory) and there are 2 options: TU Bergakademie Freiburg (Germany) or Silesian university of technology (Poland). My original goal was to study in Germany for bachelors but that is unfortunately not possible but since this program offers the possibility of studying for 1 year in Germany I am very inclined to study at TU leoben. Also this program has a very broad syllabus. On the other hand, JKU’s program is ofcourse very focused as its entirety is Chemistry. But JKU is in a better location than TU leoben and has better rankings. If anyone has studied these courses or studied at these universities I would be grateful if youd leave your experience or advice below. If I study in either of these universities, I will end up choosing the same career path but I like the program and syllabus of TU Leoben better, and JKU has better rankings and location. Also the admission procedure for JKU is very simple, I just upload my diploma and ielts certificate and passport. But TU Leoben’s procedure has a lot of things like aptitude test, motivation video and on top of that an interview. Also I am an international student and I will be 18 at the time of studying in one of these universities so I would also like to say that this will be my first time living alone abroad away from my family. I wanted to ask if what really matters. Thank you for your time!

Hey everyone,

I'm submitting my application to JKU Linz this September for the Summer 2027 intake for Bachelor’s in AI (might also look at CS or biological chem options).

I know summer intake is a bit less common than winter so I wanted to ask :

1. How early do people usually lock down accommodation (dorms like Raab Heim / Julius Raab vs finding a WG / flatshare in Linz)?
2. For anyone who started AI or CS in a summer semester, how was adjusting to the course schedule?
3. Are there any WhatsApp or Discord groups active for incoming 2027 international students yet?

Would love to connect with anyone applying for the same intake or looking for flatmates! Drop a comment or DM me.

Hey guys,

I recently got accepted into JKU for the IBA program for the Winter Semester 2026/27**,** and I’m currently getting my documents apostilled so I can submit everything by September 5.

I’m coming from the UAE and was wondering if there’s anyone here who also came from the UAE (or went through the Austrian residence permit/visa process from the UAE).

I’m mainly trying to figure out how the whole residence permit + visa process works and what kind of timeline I should realistically expect. My timeline is pretty tight since I’m hoping to get to Linz around September 25, with the semester starting around October 1.

Would really appreciate it if anyone who’s been through this recently could share their experience, especially with the application process/timelines from the UAE.

Thanks!

​Hi everyone.

​Is anyone else struggling with Austrian universities rejecting provisional degree certificates for Winter Semester applications?

​I am a recent Computer Engineering graduate from Spain (240 ECTS) applying for a Master's programme at JKU Linz. I have completed all requirements, but due to the Spanish Ministry of Education taking 6–12 months to issue final diplomas and the European Diploma Supplement (SET), I can only provide official provisional documentation at this stage.

​I have submitted:

- The official native digital Provisional Degree Certificate and Academic Transcript (240 ECTS, GPA 7.62/10) with embedded cryptographic signatures and verifiable CSV codes.

- Officially notarised copies and sworn English translations.

​Despite Spanish law giving the provisional certificate identical legal validity, the admissions portal/office keeps demanding the final physical diploma and SET, and they haven't replied to my latest emails explaining the situation.

Has anyone else faced this exact issue with JKU, TU Wien, or other Austrian universities?

​I really want to start the course as soon as possible and would appreciate hearing if anyone else is in the same boat or found a workaround!

​Thanks!

I want to start Winter Sem 2027 but before that i want give my supplementary test I am planning to come by 15th February 2027 is that good enough?

Hi everyone! I'll be starting the BSc Artificial Intelligence program at JKU Linz for the Summer 2027 intake, and I'm currently looking for accommodation in Vienna. My residence permit (RP) appointment is coming up soon, and I still haven't heard back from anyone about a room yet 🙏

If your flat/WG has a room free (or opening up soon), I'd really appreciate you keeping me in mind — I need to confirm an address before my appointment.

I'm easygoing and happy to share more about myself, my budget, and move-in flexibility if you'd like to chat.

📍 Looking in/around Vienna
🎓 JKU Linz — BSc AI, Summer Intake 2027
📅 RP appointment approaching — address confirmation needed soon

Feel free to comment or message me directly — thank you so much in advance!

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