Johannes Kepler University of Linz

🇦🇹 Austria 4-Year University

Global #510 Austria #4

Campus of Johannes Kepler University of Linz

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Institution Info

Founded: 1966
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 24,000 students
Website: https://www.jku.at/

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Johannes Kepler University of Linz is a higher education institution in Austria, founded in 1966. Recognized as ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide, it is among the top 10 universities in Austria. The university has approximately 24K students, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000) and Top 10 Universities in Austria.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #473 · Ranked	33.50
THE	2026	THE #419 · Ranked	49.12
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #510 · Ranked	84.16

Research Output via OpenAlex

376

h-index

1,519,528

Citations

35,233

Publications

26,387

i10-index

2.26

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000) Top 10 Universities in Austria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johannes Kepler University of Linz's global ranking?

Johannes Kepler University of Linz is ranked #510 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Austria, it holds the #4 position.

When was Johannes Kepler University of Linz founded?

Johannes Kepler University of Linz was founded in 1966, making it 60 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Austria.

How many students attend Johannes Kepler University of Linz?

Johannes Kepler University of Linz has a student body of approximately 24,000 students.

What is Johannes Kepler University of Linz's research output?

Johannes Kepler University of Linz has produced 35,233 research publications with 1,519,528 total citations and an h-index of 376, according to OpenAlex data.