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Danube University Krems

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Danube University Krems is the leading public university for continuing education in Europe. With its expertise in teaching and research it works to overcome societal challenges.

History

In 1995 it opened its doors to students and was first created as a competence center for scientific specialization that focused on the pressing challenges at the time designing study courses accordingly.

Education

Danube University Krems provides extra-occupational university courses as Master programs, studies to qualify as “Academically Accredited Experts” as well as “Certified Programs”. Both PhD studies are connected to the main research areas of Danube University Krems.

Research

Research at Danube University Krems is centered on contemporary and future challenges society faces. In a trans-disciplinary context we build bridges between basic research and practical application, between individual disciplines and – as befits a university for continuing education – most of all to society.

Basics and application in research are combined in the four research fields:

  • Cohesive and Innovative Societies
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Continuing Education Research

Career

The Dual Career Service provides practical information about required formalities (arrival, registration), ranging from child care to postgraduate courses, and assists the partner of Dual Career couples in finding a suitable job. Furthermore, the service cooperates with the Dual Career Service Support of WWTF and other institutions such as AMS (State Employment Office) and the Regional School Inspectors for Lower Austria and Upper Austria.

Danube University Krems Key Statistics & Highlights

  • 30 Scholarships
  • 374 Academic Staff
  • 7,455 Students
  • 1,938 Students (int'l)
  • 4,025 Students (female)

Danube University Krems Overview

Danube University Krems Scholarships

Danube University Krems Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Danube University Krems. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility in Austria

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2027
Ernst Mach Grant for studying at an Austrian University of Applied Sciences

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based

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Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available

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Student services

The Service Center for International Relations acts as a competence center and hub, assisting you with your concerns, questions, projects, and international opportunities and acting as an international first point of contact.

Our field of activity is diverse and includes, among other things:

  • Managing mobility (incoming and outgoing)
  • Assisting with applications for third-party funding for Erasmus educational projects
  • Helping to build new collaborations and nurturing existing partnerships

Housing services

  • Kolping Campus Krems: Kolping students residence hall on Campus Krems.
  • arte Hotel Krems: A new 4-star design hotel on campus west (opposite to the university) offering 182 rooms, a fitness center, wellness oasis, a bar and a restaurant.
  • Steigenberger Avance Hotel: A 4-star hotel on the Goldberg (Gold mountain) with 116 rooms, 27 suites, a wellness oasis, and a therapy center. Discount for students and lecturers of Danube University Krems.
  • OeJAB-Europazentrum Krems, student hostel: The hostel "OeJAB-Europazentrum Krems" is situated about 700 meters away from Danube University Krems, quietly and very centrally located at the old city of Krems with pedestrian area, restaurants and shopping.

ICT services

The IT Unit offers central IT-Services for students and is available as a contact in case of technical problems. Wireless LAN (also with an eduroam account) is available at the Campus, as are freely accessible work and surf stations for students. At the time of registration every student receives his/her own e-mail address and various accounts for the University's network and services.

Campus life

The Campus itself is a byword for, and a focus on student life for universities throughout the world. Since October 2005 Danube University Krems is also a campus university. Spanning an area of 34,000 square meters, the campus is utilized jointly by Danube University Krems, IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems and Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences. It is equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, comfortable accommodations, a varied range of food services, and an arthouse cinema. Campus Krems offers the ideal environment for learning, research and living for more than 11,000 students and over 600 staff members.

Sports facilities

Campus Sports is the central sport hub in Krems not only making offers for students and the staff of all universities and colleges on the campus, but also for the city’s inhabitants.

Campus Sports offers:

  • A wide range of courses in the summer and winter semesters
  • Nutrition workshops
  • Special sports programs between semesters

Accreditation

Danube University Krems combines ongoing innovation in research and teaching with the highest standards and holds the seal of quality of the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria).

Danube University Krems Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Austria Country
Krems an der Donau City

Danube University Krems Student Reviews & Awards

4.3

Based on 6 reviews

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4/5

Great place for middle aged students

Great University for older students with professional experience. The course has a lot of practical relevance. Well-selected lecturers who are well suited to the respective topic. The university is located in a beautiful area on the Danube with many opportunities on and around the campus.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Oct 2021 - Sep 2024
Posted on Jul 2025
4/5

Studying media arts cultures

Media Arts Cultures is a two-year high-mobility program, enables students to study across Europe and in Asia. Students spend three semesters at different universities, complete an internship at a Consortium Associated Partner, and write a Master Thesis at the best-suited partner during the final semester.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Sep 2022 - Sep 2024
Posted on Aug 2023
3/5

My opinion

The program is very interesting and diverse, but its implementation needs improvement

Posted by Provided by ESN
Studied from Sep 2022 - Nov 2023
Posted on Apr 2025
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