The University of Graz invites Arqus students to the micro-credential module “Artificial Intelligence & Society”
University of Graz
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23 May 2025
The University of Graz invites students from all disciplines at the Arqus universities to participate in this virtual mobility opportunity free of charge.
This innovative complementary qualification programme “Artificial Intelligence & Society” is a 16 ECTS micro-credential (also called micro-degree), demonstrating our commitment to future-oriented education that bridges disciplinary boundaries. Interested students must register before 27 June 2025.
Do you want to understand how artificial intelligence works and spice up your degree programme with a special qualification? This is your chance to gain an additional future-oriented qualification in a highly relevant field, by participating in the courses online as part of a virtual mobility experience at the University of Graz.
Programme highlights
- Designed for students from all disciplines
- Participation is free of charge for all virtual mobility students from Arqus Universities
- Built as a complementary qualification alongside primary study programmes
- Internationally recognised certification that documents cross-disciplinary AI competencies
- Interdisciplinary approach covering technical, ethical, legal, economic, and educational aspects of AI
- Practice-oriented curriculum balancing theory with hands-on application
- Emphasis on responsible and critical engagement with emerging technologies
- Offered as virtual mobility to students from partner universities
- Language of instruction: German or English
This interdisciplinary qualification responds to the transformative potential of AI technologies, equipping students with both theoretical foundations and practical skills. Students will learn to understand, critically evaluate, and responsibly implement AI systems across various domains, gaining essential key competencies for their future professional lives.
Programme structure
The micro-credential’s courses are held during the winter and summer semesters. It will consist of 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. In addition, the courses will cover the basics of various learning algorithms, and the legal and ethical issues that form the framework for the application and development of artificial intelligence.
- 16 ECTS credits delivered over two semesters – entirely online
- Module A: Basics (4 ECTS) – Introductory lecture on AI and Society
- Module B: Application (6 ECTS (2 x 3 ECTS)) – Technical (B.1) and specialised (B.2) courses
- Module C: Implementation (6 ECTS) – Practical project work applying AI concepts
By completing the programme, students will acquire the following competences:
- Understanding and implementing technical principles of AI systems
- Analysing AI applications and their societal impacts
- Evaluating ethical implications in AI systems
- Applying legal frameworks to AI implementation scenarios
- Identifying AI potentials for organisations and business models
- Assessing AI application possibilities in educational contexts
- Conducting and reflecting on AI projects
Interested students must register before 27 June 2025
For further information, check Graz’s website and the micro-credentials documents below:
