Graz University of Technology
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About Graz University of Technology
According to Wikipedia, Graz University of Technology is a public research university located in Styria, Austria. It was founded in 1811 by Archduke John of Austria and is the oldest science and technology research and educational institute in Austria. It currently comprises seven faculties and is a public university. It offers 19 bachelor's and 35 master's study programmes across all technology and natural sciences disciplines. Doctoral training is organised in 14 English-speaking doctoral schools. The university has more than 16,000 students, and around 1,800 students graduate every year. The Graz University of Technology and the University of Graz co-operate in teaching and research of natural sciences.
What Is Graz University of Technology Known For?
Graz University of Technology is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Earth Sciences
- Business
- Education
- Communications
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Medical
- Political Science
- Law
- History
- Literature
- Religious Studies
- Economics
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
- Nursing
Graz University of Technology's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Graz University of Technology's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Graz University of Technology ranks #187 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Graz University of Technology ranks #259 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Graz University of Technology ranks #215 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Graz University of Technology ranks #309 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Graz University of Technology ranks #161 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Graz University of Technology ranks #452 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Graz University of Technology ranks #127 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Graz University of Technology ranks #1337 worldwide for influence in Business.
Graz University of Technology ranks #1412 worldwide for influence in Education.
Graz University of Technology ranks #1054 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Graz University of Technology ranks #909 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Graz University of Technology ranks #557 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Graz University of Technology ranks #1571 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Graz University of Technology ranks #1797 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Graz University of Technology ranks #1409 worldwide for influence in Law.
Graz University of Technology ranks #1385 worldwide for influence in History.
Graz University of Technology ranks #1779 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Graz University of Technology ranks #1678 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Graz University of Technology ranks #1733 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Graz University of Technology ranks #1563 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Graz University of Technology ranks #2103 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesGraz University of Technology ranks #2897 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Graz University of Technology ranks #6608 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesWho Are Graz University of Technology's Most Influential Alumni?
Graz University of Technology's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Engineering, Earth Sciences, and Chemistry. Here are some of Graz University of Technology's most famous alumni:
- Nikola Tesla
- A Serbian-American inventor.
- Karl von Terzaghi
- An Austrian geotechnical engineer known as the "father of soil mechanics".
- Wilhelm Blaschke
- An Austrian mathematician .
- Gerald Teschl
- An Austrian mathematician.
- Günther Domenig
- An Austrian architect.
- Gustav von Escherich
- An Austrian mathematician.
- Herbert Edelsbrunner
- An American-Austrian computer scientist.
- Gerhard J. Woeginger
- An Austrian mathematician.
- Emo Welzl
- A Computer scientist.
- Raimund Abraham
- An Architect .
- Hans List
- An Austrian automotive pioneer .
- Alois Fürstner
- An Austrian chemist.
Who Are Graz University of Technology's Most Influential Faculty?
Graz University of Technology's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Engineering, Earth Sciences, and Chemistry. Here are some of Graz University of Technology's most famous faculty:
- Vincent Rijmen
- A Belgian cryptographer.
- Dieter Schmalstieg
- An Austrian computer scientist.
- Peter Hore
- A Biophysical chemist.
- Bodil Holst
- A Danish physicist.
- Johanna Pirker
- An Austrian researcher.
- Ullrich Scherf
- A German chemist and professor.
- Dubravka Sekulić
- A Serbian professor, author, architect.
- Dragomir N. Neshev
- A Researcher.
- René Csuk
- A Researcher.
