Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences

The university is situated on the ultra-modern Campus Krems, providing an ideal research and learning environment overlooking the Wachau heritage region.

• Simulation Lab (Skills Lab): A state-of-the-art facility where students practice clinical skills using standardized patients (actors) and high-fidelity simulators.
• Science & Research Hub: Dedicated units for Water Quality, Mental Health, and Biomedical Engineering.
• MedAustron Partnership: A unique cooperation with the cancer treatment and research center in Wiener Neustadt, focusing on ion therapy.
• Student Study Zones: Modern, two-level meeting spaces designed for inter-semester collaboration.
• Interprofessional Learning: Shared facilities for Medical and Psychology students to foster a collaborative healthcare mindset.

KL Krems operates a network of three major university hospitals in Lower Austria, ensuring that students are integrated into clinical practice from the start.

• University Hospital Krems: Features 12 clinical departments and 5 institutes; acts as a major regional healthcare hub.
• University Hospital St. Pölten: A reference center for cutting-edge medicine and one of the most advanced clinics in Europe.
• University Hospital Tulln: A regional primary care hospital specializing in Pediatrics, Adolescent Psychiatry, and Neurology.
• Waldviertel Psychosomatic Centre: Provides specialized training for the Psychodynamics and Mental Health modules.

As a private university, KL charges tuition fees per semester, which cover the high-quality, small-group instruction.

Scholarships

• Karl Landsteiner Education Fund: A "Study Now, Pay Later" model managed by Brain Capital, where tuition is repaid as a percentage of income after graduation.
• Niederösterreichisches Landesstipendium: A state scholarship for Lower Austrian residents that can cover up to 80% of tuition.
• Merit-Based Scholarships: Awarded annually by the university (ranging from €750 to €1,500) for outstanding academic achievement.
• Social Scholarships: Available for students with demonstrated financial need (applications for the initial award close end of Winter Semester).

• The Vibe: Krems is a safe, picturesque town on the Danube. It combines historic architecture with a vibrant, youthful energy.
• Connectivity:
• Train: Hourly direct trains to Vienna (approx. 1 hour journey).
• Local: The campus is easily accessible via the "LUP" city bus system and is highly walkable.
• Safety: Very high. Krems is one of the safest university cities in Austria.

• Accommodation: Most students live at the Kolping Campus Krems or other nearby student residences like STUWO and ÖJAB. Krems is a dedicated student town with over 10,000 students.
• Vibe: Personal and intimate. The student-to-doctor ratio is approximately 1:3, meaning lecturers often know students by name.
• Dining: Campus Krems features various cafes and student canteens that serve subsidized, regionally-sourced meals.
• Recreation: The campus includes a cinema, sports center, and is located at the gateway to the Wachau, offering world-class hiking and cycling.

• Two-Stage Selection: The written test is an online aptitude diagnostic (logic, pattern recognition, etc.), while the interviews utilize Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) to assess social and emotional intelligence.
• Lateral Entry: KL offers a specific path for students who have completed medical studies elsewhere to enter their Master's program.
• Scientific Focus: Every student must complete a Bachelor’s thesis in their 3rd year and a Master’s thesis in their 6th year, emphasizing clinical research.