The Johannes Kepler University Linz is one of the younger institutions in Austrian higher education and constitutes a new type of university. From the beginning, the university's aims have been based on a close interdisciplinary connection between Economics and Business, Social Sciences, Law, Sciences and Engineering and on the fulfillment of the current demands of business and society.

As the largest research and teaching institution in Upper Austria, and thus as a center of knowledge transfer, the university contributes to the maintenance and the development of the region. It participates in centers of competence and develops spin-off programs supporting business start-ups. JKU has also close links with business and industry and an international network of partner and cooperations.

The Johannes Kepler University Linz has a perfect location in the north east of the city. The campus lies in green surroundings directly at the foot of the neighboring Mühlviertel hills.

Unlike many other universites, where the individual faculties are spread out throughout the town, all faculties of the JKU are situated on a single campus covering some 350,000 m2. The athletic grounds and 3 student residences are located directly on site.