Detailed introduction of Steiermark University of Education:

Introduction

Steiermark University of Education is located in Graz, Styria, Austria. It is known as Pädagogische Hochschule Steiermark. The school focuses on teaching and research in the field of education, and offers a variety of degree courses in education-related majors to train education professionals for Styria and Austria.

Overview

Student size: The school is a small-scale institution with a student population of 2,000-2,999.

Course settings: It offers multi-level education courses from preparatory to doctoral degrees, including bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree courses in the fields of arts and humanities, business and social sciences, medicine and health, science and technology, etc. Its core courses focus on education majors, such as primary education, secondary education, vocational education and other teacher training majors, as well as related disciplines such as educational science and educational technology.

History and establishment time

The school was established in 2007.

School strength

Teaching staff: It has a team of highly qualified teachers with a deep professional background in education and rich teaching experience, who can provide students with professional educational guidance and academic support.

Teaching resources and facilities: The school is equipped with complete teaching facilities, such as libraries, laboratories, multimedia classrooms, etc., which create a good learning environment for students. In addition, the school has established close cooperative relations with local schools and educational institutions, providing students with internship and practical teaching opportunities, helping students apply theoretical knowledge to practical education.

International cooperation: Actively carry out international exchange and cooperation projects, and establish cooperative relations with many universities in Europe and around the world, providing students and faculty with rich international exchange opportunities, such as student exchange, teacher training, cooperative research, etc., promoting cultural exchange and integration, and improving the internationalization level of the school.

Nature of the institution

The school is a non-profit public higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

Emphasizes the practical orientation of education and the combination of theory and practice, focuses on cultivating students' educational practice ability, innovative spirit and educational research ability, and is committed to providing students with high-quality education and teaching services, so that students can be competent for various educational positions after graduation and contribute to the development of the education field. At the same time, pay attention to the personalized development and needs of students, and create a friendly, open and inclusive learning atmosphere.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Educational science is the core key discipline of the school, covering educational theory and practical research at all stages from preschool education to higher education. In addition, teacher training majors such as primary education, secondary education, and special education are also key disciplines of the school, providing a professional education and teaching system for the training of teachers of different levels and types. At the same time, disciplines such as educational technology and educational psychology also have certain characteristics and advantages.

Key laboratories: No clear key laboratories were found in the school, but the school’s cooperative projects with local educational institutions and practical teaching activities can be regarded as an important platform for students’ practice and research, which helps students apply educational theory knowledge to actual educational scenarios and improve their ability to solve practical educational problems.

Departments

The school has departments such as the School of Education, the School of Humanities, and the School of Natural Sciences. Each department is responsible for teaching, research, and practical activities in the corresponding professional fields, providing students with systematic professional education and training.

Ranking

Ranked 8254th among 14,131 universities worldwide, 1910th among 2,785 universities in Europe, and 56th among 71 universities in Austria.

Expenses

Undergraduate and Master's degrees: Tuition fee is 363.36 euros per semester.

PhD: Tuition fee is 726.72 euros per semester.

Campus

Location: Located at Hasnerplatz 12, Graz, Austria. Graz is the second largest city in Austria and the capital of Styria. It has a long history and rich cultural heritage. It was elected as the European Capital of Culture in 2003. The city has convenient transportation and complete living facilities, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Environment and facilities: The campus environment is beautiful and the teaching facilities are advanced. In addition to well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, libraries and other learning places, there are also student activity centers, sports facilities, etc., which enrich students' extracurricular life and promote their all-round development.