Recognition of examinations from other Austrian universities
When changing universities, it is essential that you familiarise yourself in advance with the curriculum and therefore the examinations of the university you wish to change to. The structure of the curriculum differs considerably throughout Austria in the Diploma Programme in Law.
Information/forecasts on the equivalence/creditability of credits are generally not possible. The possibility of recognition can only be examined once a corresponding application for recognition has been submitted in accordance with all applicable study law requirements.
Exception: In the case of a change of diploma studies in law within Austria, there is non-binding recognition information on which achievements from diploma studies in law at other Austrian universities could be recognized.
Create the application in UNIGRAZonline — exception: career-oriented internship.
Send the application generated in UNIGRAZonline, together with all required documents, as a PDF by email to rewi.anrechnung(at)uni-graz.at (from your student email address). Merely creating an application in UNIGRAZonline does not initiate processing.
Wait for the outcome and check your student email account regularly.
Processing time: Due to the high number of applications and other organisational reasons, processing may take several weeks. Each application is processed as quickly as possible and forwarded to the Vice Dean of Studies responsible for recognition matters for review and decision. In your own interest, please ensure that applications are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
Recognition (Section 78 Universities Act) may generally be granted if an equivalent achievement (content, ECTS credits) can be demonstrated and all other study-law requirements are met. If recognition is approved, the official decision will be sent by email to your student email address.
The following documents are required for the recognition of credits earned at other Austrian universities:
- Application for recognition as PDF (= "recognition print list" from UNIGRAZonline)
- Certificate with official signature or original (= with stamp and signature of the issuing institution)
- Complete official course description from the semester in which the course/examination was completed (from the electronic course catalog of the other university) as a PDF. Exception: Descriptions are not required if recognition is requested exactly in accordance with recognition information or free electives .
- Further documents must be submitted on request - e.g. (expired) curricula, etc.
In the case of a change of university (change of diploma program within Austria), additional documents must be submitted (see below).
Click here for instructions on how to create your application in UNIGRAZonline.
Diploma Programme in Law: Transfer between universities within Austria
If you have taken examinations at another Austrian university and wish them to count towards your studies at the University of Graz, recognition is required.
Please note that deadlines must be observed for every change of university. These may be relevant, for example Deadlines in connection with the admission procedure, enrollment deadlines, ...
Please clarify the requirements and deadlines, especially with regard to the admission procedure and enrolment, with the responsible offices!
Furthermore, registration deadlines for courses must also be taken into account (start and end: usually well before the start of the semester). You can only register for courses and examinations if you are still enrolled.
Credits that you have earned at another university will only be taken into account once the recognition procedure has been completed. Therefore: Allow sufficient time (= at least several weeks processing time) for the recognition process in order to be able to meet the registration deadlines for courses and examinations once the letter of recognition has been issued.
The structure of the curricula in the diploma programme in law differs considerably throughout Austria. The recognition information is intended to serve as an orientation guide for an intended transfer to the University of Graz and is not legally binding. You can find the recognition information here.
Recognition for examinations taken before admission must be applied for by the end of the second semester at the latest. Otherwise recognition is no longer possible!
Please note that any information can only ever be given in accordance with the currently applicable regulations . The final decision on recognition is in any case the responsibility of the 2nd Vice Dean of Studies at the request of the student. An application can only be submitted after enrolment in the Diploma Programme in Law at the University of Graz.
Please contact us in good time regarding recognition if you are planning to change universities!
After enrolment, an application for recognition (§ 78 Abs UG) must be created in UNIGRAZonline and submitted together with the required documents. The application for recognition can only be submitted after enrolment. Processing may take several weeks.
- Application for recognition as PDF (= "recognition print list" from UNIGRAZonline). The application must state the subject for which the completed examination is to be recognized. Please refer to the recognition information. If you have completed (course) examinations that are not included in the recognition information, but could be equivalent to a subject of the Diploma Program in Law at the University of Graz, you can submit the application accordingly.
- Certificate with official signature or in original (= with stamp and signature of the issuing institution)
- Complete official course description from the semester in which the course/examination was completed (from the electronic course catalog of the other university) as a PDF. Exception: Descriptions are not required if recognition is applied for exactly according to a recognition information or free electives .
- Degree certificate (with official signature),
- Confirmation of period of study (with official signature),
- own confirmation of the completed StEOP (only if a functional recognition of the StEOP is to take place - details: see page Recognition Information).
Upon request, further documents must be submitted - e.g. (expired) curricula, etc.
Click here for recognition information and instructions on how to create your application in UNIGRAZonline.
