• Essay on a general topic (written)
  • Click  here, opens a file for a summary of examination topics. The work time is equal to approximately four hours for each topic
• English (written and oral)
  • Language skills - listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing (according to the European Framework of Reference). – Level B2. Confidence in oral and written expression while applying the basic grammar correctly; ability to understand the language spoken at a normal speed and to take part in a conversation about a generally known subject in a manner intelligible to the evaluator; ability to translate simple texts into German; ability to read short texts fluently and summarize these texts; ability to comment on general topics, primarily in a narrative and descriptive manner, in the form of an essay.
• Mathematics 1 (written and oral)
  • Number quantities, equations, systems of linear equations, vectors in R2, matrices and determinants, linear and quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, measures of change, trigonometry in right-angled triangles, basic concepts of differential and integral calculus, introduction to probability calculations and statistics.
• History
  • The fundamentals of general history, important historical facts and developments in European history with a focus on Austria and in consideration of cultural, economic and social history aspects.

The elective subject must be completed in the form of a course examination or an additional examination required for the intended degree program (Latin).

The course you attend must be worth a minimum of 2 ECTS credits.

The course attended must be selected from the Studies Introduction and Orientation Phase (StEOP), or a continuing course which can be taken before concluding the Studies Introduction and Orientation Phase (StEOP).

The requirements are available in the course description provided in  KUSSS, opens an external URL in a new window.

• Diploma Degree in Law
• Bachelor's degree in Law
• Bachelor's degree in Business Law

• Essay on a general topic (written)
  • The exam topics are summarized in more detail here, opens a file. For each topic, the working time equals four hours.
• English (written and oral)
  • Competences - listening, reading, speaking and writing - according to the European Framework of Reference. – Competence level B2. Confidence in oral and written expression while applying the basic grammar correctly; ability to understand the language spoken at a normal speed and to take part in a conversation about a generally known subject in a manner intelligible for the interlocutor; ability to translate simple texts into German; ability to read short texts fluently and to summarize these; ability to comment on general topics, primarily in a narrative and descriptive manner, in the form of an essay
• Mathematics 1 (written and oral)
  • Number quantities, equations, systems of linear equations, vectors in R2, matrices and determinants, linear and quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, measures of change, trigonometry in right-angled triangles, basic concepts of differential and integral calculus, introduction to probability calculations and statistics.
• History (oral)
  • The basics of general history, the most important historical facts and developments in European history with a focus on Austria and consideration of aspects of cultural, economic and social history.

The elective subject must be completed in the form of a course examination.

The course attended must be worth at least 2 ECTS credits.

The course attended must be from the Studies Introduction and Orientation Phase (StEOP) or a continuing course, which can be taken before concluding the Studies Introduction and Orientation Phase (StEOP).

The requirements are available in the course description provided in KUSSS, opens an external URL in a new window.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Economics
• Bachelor's Degree in Sociology
• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics and Data Sciences
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Informatics
• Diploma Degree in Business Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Business & Economics

• Essay on a general topic (written)
  • The exam topics are summarized in more detail here, opens a file. For each topic, the working time equals four hours.
• Mathematics 2 (oral and written)
  • Mathematics 1 and more: complex numbers, vectors in R3, trigonometry in general triangles, trigonometric functions, root and absolute value functions, sequences and series, expansion of differential/integral calculus, probability calculations and statistics.
  • Material from Mathematics 1:
    number quantities, equations, systems of linear equations, vectors in R2, matrices and determinants, linear and quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, measures of change, trigonometry in right-angled triangles, basic concepts of differential and integral calculus, introduction to probability calculations and statistics.
• English (oral and written)
  • Competences - listening, reading, speaking and writing - according to the European Framework of Reference. – Competence level B2. Confidence in oral and written expression while applying the basic grammar correctly; ability to understand the language spoken at a normal speed and to take part in a conversation about a generally known subject in a manner intelligible for the interlocutor; ability to translate simple texts into German; ability to read short texts fluently and to summarize these; ability to comment on general topics, primarily in a narrative and descriptive manner, in the form of an essay.
• Physics (oral and written)
  • Physical units: basic units and derived units
  • Mechanics: motion, force, momentum; work, potential and kinetic energy, energy conservation; torque and angular momentum; spring, pendulum, oscillations.
  • Electricity: Electricity: electric charge, field and potential; current, resistance and capacity; magnetic fields, induction, alternating current.
  • Thermodynamics: temperature, heat, heat capacity; Ideal gas, equations of state, states of aggregation; the main laws of thermodynamics.
  • Oscillations: harmonic oscillation, linear force law, pendulum.
  • Optics: light, lenses and geometrical optics; electromagnetic waves, interference and diffraction.
  • Modern physics: atomic physics, the basic elements of quantum mechanics, the basic elements of the relativity theory.

The elective subject must be completed in the form of a course examination or an additional examination required for the intended courses of study (descriptive geometry).

The course attended must be worth at least 2 ECTS credits.

The course attended must be from the Studies Introduction and Orientation Phase (StEOP) or a continuing course, which can be taken before concluding the Studies Introduction and Orientation Phases (StEOP).

The requirements can be found in the course description provided in KUSSS, opens an external URL in a new window.

• Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Information Technology
• Bachelor's Degree Program in Polymer Engineering Technologies
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics
• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Technical Physics
• Bachelor's Degree in Technical Mathematics

• Essay on a general topic (written)
  • The exam topics are summarized in more detail here, opens a file. For each topic, the working time equals four hours.
• Mathematics 2 (oral and written)
  • Mathematics 1 and more: complex numbers, vectors in R3, trigonometry in general triangles, trigonometric functions, root and absolute value functions, sequences and series, expansion of differential/integral calculus, probability calculations and statistics.
  • Material from Mathematics 1:
    number quantities, equations, systems of linear equations, vectors in R2, matrices and determinants, linear and quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, measures of change, trigonometry in right-angled triangles, basic concepts of differential and integral calculus, introduction to probability calculations and statistics.
• English (oral and written)
  • Competences - listening, reading, speaking and writing - according to the European Framework of Reference. – Competence level B2. Confidence in oral and written expression while applying the basic grammar correctly; ability to understand the language spoken at a normal speed and to take part in a conversation about a generally known subject in a manner intelligible for the interlocutor; ability to translate simple texts into German; ability to read short texts fluently and to summarize these; ability to comment on general topics, primarily in a narrative and descriptive manner, in the form of an essay.
• Chemistry (oral and written)
  • General chemistry: Building blocks of matter (the structure of atoms and molecules, types of chemical bonding, radioactivity); the significance of the periodic table; the three classical states of matter; Avogadro's theorem; molar volume; Avogadro (Loschmidt) constant; general gas equation; chemical reactions (equations, stoichiometry, law of mass action, the principle of Le Chatelier-Braun); reaction rate and catalysis; solutions; dissociation and association; acids, bases and salts; pH value; hydrolysis; electrolysis, energy conversion in chemical reactions. Dimensional analysis, ion reactions, corrosion.
  • Inorganic chemistry: hydrogen; oxygen; halogens; other important non-metallic elements and metals; the compounds of these elements, inert gases, sulphur, phosphor, silicon, metals and their compounds.
  • Organic chemistry: the special significance of carbon; chain and ring-shaped compounds; isomerism; hydrocarbons and their derivates (functional groups); aromatic compounds; petroleum; plastics (polymerization, polycondensation, polyaddition), nomenclature, heterocycles, optical activity, detergents, reaction types.
  • Introduction to biochemistry: Carbohydrates; fats; amino acids; proteins (colloids).

The elective subject must be completed in the form of a course examination.

The course attended must be worth at least 2 ECTS credits.

The course attended must be from the Studies Introduction and Orientation Phase (StEOP) or a continuing course, which can be taken before concluding the Studies Introduction and Orientation Phase (StEOP).

The requirements are available in the course description provided in KUSSS, opens an external URL in a new window.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biological Chemistry
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and Chemical Technology
• Bachelor's Degree in Molecular BioSciences
• Bachelor's Degree in Fundamentals of Natural Sciences for Technology (NaSciTec)

There are many different forms of prior educational qualifications and in this regard, there is no single, particular general answer to this question. If you are unsure, contact us beforehand by sending an e-mail to: studienberechtigung(at)jku.at, opens in new window and ask about your individual situation.

In general, your previous educational qualifications should consist of one-year of training in the same field as the intended field of study (i.e. engineering). The following lists a few positive examples of previous educational qualifications:

• An apprenticeship as an office administrator: Admission to the University Enrollment Eligibility Examination (SBP) for law, social sciences, economics & business
• Graduation from a higher specalizing school in short form (HLW, Handelsschule etc.): Admission to the University Enrollment Eligibility Examination in the corresponding subject area
• An apprenticeship as an electrical engineering technician: Admission to the University Enrollment Eligibility Examination (SBP) for engineering

When you register for an account, opens an external URL in a new window, you are registering at the JKU for the first time and as an applicant, you will have a guest account allowing you to complete the application process.

Please note:

• For the time being, you only need this account as a student applicant to apply for admission to the university entrance qualification examination.
• As an applicant, you will not be able log in to the JKU's IT services (i.e. KUSSS) using this account. You may only log into JKU's IT services once you are admitted as a non-degree seeking student.

If you already have an account as a student applicant, proceed directly to the next step.

Once you have an applicant account, log into JKU MyAdmission, opens an external URL in a new window and complete in the form.

During this step, you will also be required to provide the following documents: 

• A valid passport, ID card, or a valid driver's license together with proof of nationality
• A current CV
• Proof of prior professional or non-professional education (certificate or confirmation)

Please note:

• You will be asked to take part in a statistical survey in accordance with § 18 para. 6 of the Education Documentation Act.

Please make sure that all of the documents are complete, submitted as a PDF file, and legible.

• A valid passport, ID card, or even driver's license, together with your proof of nationality
• A current CV
• Proof of prior professional or non-professional education (certificate or confirmation)
• Confirmation of any change in name, providing all of the documents do not have the same name (i.e.. certificate of marriage).

• In general, you can submit your application for admission at any time
• It can take up to 4 weeks to process your application and send the Letter of Admission
• You can apply to enroll as a non-degree seeking student and also take preparation courses (please note course registration period in KUSSS)
   

We recommend applying before the summer holidays and by the end of August/beginning of September at the very latest.

The University Enrollment Eligibility Examination examinations are individual examinations normally scheduled during January, March, June, and September.

There are so-called 'framework dates' announced and published each year and the examinations take place during this time. Information about the framework dates and the registration deadlines are available at Framework Dates for 2025 Examinations, opens a file in a new window.

The exact examination dates (day, place, and time) is available approximately two weeks before the framework date. See: Announcements, opens in new window.

The admission itself and the examinations are free of charge.

If you are attending preparatory courses, you must enroll as a non-degree seeking student and each semester, you will be subject to paying tuition fees as well as the mandatory Austrian Student Union fee, opens in new window.

The preparatory courses are subject to a fee. It is not mandatory to attend one or several preparatory courses.

Please note:

• When attending preparatory courses subject to a fee, the tuition fee can be retroactively refunded, providing you attended courses for the University Enrollment Eligibility Examination only.
• If the elective subject taken as part of a regular academic degree program, the tuition fee cannot be refunded.

Yes, you may be eligible for financial aid for the University Enrollment Eligibility Examination providing you were awarded financial aid to pursue a regular academic degree program (age and income limits). Before submitting the application for admission, contact the Study Grant Authority, opens an external URL in a new window or the Austrian Student Union Office for Social Affairs, opens an external URL in a new window.

You may also be eligible to financial aid from the Bildungskonto OÖ, opens an external URL in a new window (educational program for adults in Upper Austria to support the pursuit of higher education and professional qualifications).