Join the University of Graz qualification programme “Artificial Intelligence and Society” and earn 16 ECTS plus an internationally recognised micro-degree certificate.
Ask ChatGPT how long a day on Jupiter actually lasts, or have Canva create a picture of a dancing penguin on a surfboard - anyone can do a bit of AI, and so can you!
But to truly understand what lies behind AI systems, and which social elements need to be considered when using or designing such technologies, you need more extensive skills and abilities. And that's exactly what you'll gain at the University of Graz!
In the qualification programme "Artificial Intelligence and Society", you will learn everything you need to work with AI in a meaningful and future-proof way.
The best part: you don't have to be studying in Graz to take part in the additional module. All international students from a partner university can register for the programme and complete the courses online! So, no matter where you are spending the next two semesters, you can participate.
You will gain a future-oriented additional qualification to complement your studies, gain mobility experience in a multinational classroom, and receive an internationally recognised certificate.
Boost your degree with cutting edge AI skills.
What you gain at a glance
- Future-proof your profile with a qualification in one of today’s most dynamic fields
- Experience the University of Graz through an innovative, fully online learning format
- Connect globally with an international community of learners and experts
- Study AI from technical, ethical, legal, economic and educational perspectives
- Work on real-world projects
Key features
- Virtual mobility experience in a diverse, multinational classroom
- Future-oriented qualification, fully offered online
- 16 ECTS complementary programme spread over two semesters
- Designed as a complementary qualification
- Can be attended in either English or German
- Can be completed extracurricularly
- Potential recognition by your home university (subject to prior confirmation)
- Interdisciplinary approach covering technical, ethical, legal, economic and educational aspects of AI
- Practice-oriented learning with real-world applications
- Internationally recognised certificate (micro-credential) documenting your acquired competences and skills
You will be offered a mix of theory and practice in three modules. This includes learning the basics of a programming language, analysing different AI models and preparing data sets for AI applications. You will also get to know the basics of various learning algorithms. And you will learn about the legal and ethical issues that form the framework for the application and development of artificial intelligence.
Here's everything you need to know:
The programme is open to students of all disciplines and study levels and is designed to be taken alongside your primary degree programme as a complementary qualification.
You can also combine it with a regular mobility stay abroad, making it an ideal add-on to your international study experience.
As an international student from a partner university, you can join the programme as a virtual mobility student and be enrolled as a regular mobility student at the University of Graz for two semesters. All courses can be completed fully online, and the same option is available if you are on a physical mobility stay in Graz.
After successfully completing the programme, you will receive an official (micro-degree) certificate from the University of Graz, including:
- a transcript of records listing all completed courses
- a detailed description of the competences acquired
Virtual mobility means that you are enrolled as a mobility student for one or two semesters but you do not have to be at the university itself, because the courses are offered online.
Yes. It is possible to complete the entire programme in English.
Some modules are additionally offered in German in parallel, so you can choose the language version that suits you best.
You do not pay any tuition fees for this programme. Only the mandatory student union fee of approx. 26,00€ per semester is required for enrolment. For international students from partner universities of the University of Graz, this fee will be refunded after successful completion of the entire programme.
International students from a partner university can apply online via this ONLINE FORM (link: https://forms.gle/3mvoUmsWX5PQJHWs8) until 22 June 2026. After you submit your application, we will contact your home university to confirm your enrolment status. Once this confirmation is received, we will start your enrolment as a virtual mobility student at the University of Graz and guide you through each step of the process.
The courses are held in the winter and summer semesters. Participation always begins at the start of the winter semester, as the courses in the summer semester build on the knowledge acquired in the winter semester. The modules are completed after two semesters.
All courses are offered online. This means that you do not have to spend a semester abroad in Graz in order to participate! All courses can be completed through digital participation. This not only makes participation easier, but also gives you the opportunity to gain a little "abroad experience" from home.
Of course, you will acquire a wide range of knowledge about AI through the courses, which will not only be useful to you in everyday life, but also in your professional future. But that's not all: after completing all modules, you will receive 16 ECTS . In addition, all participants will receive a recognised certificate at the end, which will make your acquired skills visible for your CV or job interviews.