KUSSS (Will be fully replaced by MYJKU)

KUSSS and myJKU are JKU’s central platforms to manage course registration, schedules, exams, grades, and essential student services.

KUSSS

KUSSS stands for Kepler University Study Support System. It’s the main online platform used to organize your studies at JKU, especially for registering for courses and exams, downloading materials, and tracking your academic progress. Access KUSSS

You’ll use KUSSS regularly from the beginning of each semester until graduation!

What You Can Do in KUSSS

Pay tuition fees if applicable and ÖH (Student Union) fee
Download your documents, eg. Confirmation of registration, Study record Sheet, etc.
Register for courses during the registration period (usually 3–4 weeks before the semester starts)
Sign up for exams and unsubscribe if needed
Track your academic progress and past exams
Check your course schedule or export it to your calendar (iCal format)
See course info and availability, eg. dates, lecturers, mode, and study handbook
External Tools (links)
- AUEWA NG for exam recognition and credit transfer
- University studies Handbook for each specialty
- My JKU, which is the coming successor of KUSSS

What is STEOP?

STEOP (Studieneingangs- und Orientierungsphase) is the Introductory and Orientation Phase of your degree program.
You must complete the required STEOP courses and exams in your first semester (or year) before taking the most advanced courses.
Failing a STEOP exam three times may mean you cannot continue the same program at Austrian public universities.
Focus on STEOP early and seek help if needed—it's a key step in your academic journey at JKU.

Exams & Tries

You must register for exams on KUSSS.
If you can’t attend, unregister in time or email the exam team.
You have five chances per course. The 3rd try can be commission-based (reviewed by multiple instructors), and the 4th/5th tries are always commission-based.
Failing all 5 attempts = you cannot finish the degree.

Minimum Credits Rule

If you're a first-year bachelor's or diploma student, you must complete at least 16 ECTS within your first 4 semesters. If not, you may lose your spot in the program.

Deadlines:

March 31 (for winter semester progress)
October 31 (for summer semester progress)

Extra Courses (Free LVAs)

In addition to compulsory classes, you can take “Free LVAs”:

Language courses (e.g. Advanced English for Science, Technology, and Law – Level B2)
Courses from other JKU departments or universities
Popular options: Scientific Writing and Layout using LaTeX

Check your curriculum to see how many ECTS you can earn from free electives.

MY JKU

MyJKU is the successor to KUSSS and offers most of its core features—including news, calendar, courses, exams, grades, and tuition fee payment—within a more modern design and improved user interface. The migration of services from KUSSS to MY JKU is ongoing, but the platform is already fully functional for daily use, and MY JKU is now released as a 2nd platform serving the same purpose as KUSSS, and it will fully replace it in the next few semesters. Access MyJKU

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