Founded in 1994, Donau-Universität Krems (Danube University Krems) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Krems an der Donau (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Lower Austria. Officially recognized by the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research of Austria), Donau-Universität Krems (DUK) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Donau-Universität Krems (DUK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 26 years old Austrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Austrian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DUK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
