Case Study
Johannes Kepler University (JKU)
Overview Johannes Kepler University of Linz (JKU) is one of Austria’s larger universities, with 19,000 stu- dents and 2,500 researchers and other staff. JKU sets itself apart from other universities by placing a strong focus on interdisciplinary combinations. Challenge Founded in 1965, Johannes Kepler University of Linz (JKU) specializes in the fields of social and economic sciences, law, and engineer- ing and natural sciences. The university offers 59 different programs to its 19,000 students. Around 2,500 researchers and other staff work in more than 250 institutes and departments, providing interdisciplinary teaching to prepare students for a successful working life and to conduct excellent research. The university welcomes about 4,000 new stu dents every year and also m