Medical University of Graz
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Medizinische Universität Graz | |
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Motto | Nachhaltig leben. lernen. forschen |
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Motto in English | Living, learning, researching sustainably |
Type | Public |
Established | 2004 |
Rector | Hellmut Samonigg[1] |
Students | 4,108 |
Location | , , |
Colors | green, white |
Website | www.medunigraz.at |
The Medical University of Graz is a public medical university located in Graz, Austria.
History[]
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Main building of the Medical University of Graz
The faculty of medicine at the Karl-Franzens-University of Graz was established in 1863 by Franz Joseph I. In 2004, the former faculty became an independent university.[2]
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Centre of medical research
Curriculum[]
On 8 October 2012, the Medical University of Graz became the first university in Austria to celebrate a White Coat Ceremony of its third-year students.[3]
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White Coat Ceremony in Graz (Austria) 2012
References[]
- ^ Rector's welcome address
- ^ "History". Medical University of Graz. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ Medical University of Graz first in Austria to integrate White Coat Ceremony[permanent dead link]
External links[]
- Austrian National Students' Union at the Medical University Graz
- LKH University Hospital Graz
- Students' Portal & Forum at the Medical University Graz
Coordinates: 47°04′45″N 15°26′58″E / 47.07917°N 15.44944°E
Categories:
- Medical schools in Austria
- Universities and colleges in Austria
- Educational institutions established in 2004
- 2004 establishments in Austria
- Austrian building and structure stubs
- Europe university stubs