Danube University Krems
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Danube University Krems |
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| Established | September 19, 1995 (full university status since April 1, 2004) |
| Type | Public |
| Rector | Helmut Kramer |
| Staff | 345 (2007) |
| Postgraduates | 3,749 (2006/07) |
| Location | Krems, Lower Austria, Austria |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www.donau-uni.ac.at |
The Danube University Krems (subtitled University of Continuing Education Krems; in German, Donau-Universität Krems and Universität für Weiterbildung Krems, respectively) calls itself "the only state-funded university throughout Europe that has specialised in post-graduate academic studies". It is located in Krems, Lower Austria.
[edit] History
The first 93 students enrolled in 1995, when the institution began operation with programmes in European Studies and journalism[1]. In 2004, the Austrian parliament passed the Danube University Act (DUK-Gesetz) granting the institution the rights of a full university (such as appointing its own professors).
Today, more than 3,700 students study at Danube University.
[edit] Courses
Danube University currently offers more than 100 courses and degree programmes (leading to Master's degrees) in the fields:
- Economics and Management
- Communication and IT
- Medicine and Health
- Law, European Integration und Public Administration
- Cultural Sciences, Education and Media
- Building and Environment
The university co-operates with various foreign institutions, including the University of British Columbia and Case Western Reserve University.
[edit] External links
- Official website of the university (German and English)
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