Austria University

Danube University Krems

Information updated 14.08.2026

Danube University Krems

or

Donau Universität Krems Universität für Weiterbildung

(

DUK

) – public higher education institution in Austria. DUK was officially founded in 1994. Danube University Krems is a jewel of Krems an der Donau, where the university constructed its campus. Danube University Krems has garnered a reputation of a strong educational institution as it is among the top 20 universities of Austria.

Application process and the cost of tuition.

The enrollment is based on the exam results. It is not that difficult to get accepted to the university as the competition is fairly mild – 90 seats per 100 applicants. The university shares the popular system in Austria that divides the academic year into semesters. Even though the tuition fees are not that high, the students still can apply for scholarship. The students of the university can also receive their degree online. On the official website of the university (

http://www.donau-uni.ac.at

) you can read more about the programs and associated tuition fees.

The composition of the university.

Danube University Krems is average in size with a capacity of 9 thousand students. The university accepts both local and foreign students. The teaching staff is 499 specialists. Both students and the academic staff can participate in the university’s international exchange programs. You can find the university on

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, which might tell you more about the day to day life of DUK.

Infrastructure of DUK.

The university has a functioning library. The university also provides dormitories for those who need them.