Bischöflicher Campus Augustinum

What Bischöflicher Campus Augustinum does

Bischöflicher Campus Augustinum is a non-profit Catholic educational campus located at Lange Gasse 2 in Graz, Austria, operated under the Diocese of Graz-Seckau (Diözese Graz-Seckau). Founded in 1830 as a Schülerheim (student home) and consolidated into a unified campus in 2009, the institution brings eight co-located educational entities under one roof: Kindergarten Augustinum (ages 3–6, 25 children), Praxisvolksschule (practice elementary school), Bischöfliches Gymnasium (grammar school), Bischöfliches Internat (co-educational boarding school since 2016), Kolleg für Sozialpädagogik, Kolleg für Elementarpädagogik, Konservatorium für Kirchenmusik, and the accredited Private Pädagogische Hochschule Augustinum (PPH), which also has a satellite site in Klagenfurt. The campus supports a complete educational pathway from early childhood through university-level teacher training with shared services including Prandia Augustinum (in-house gastronomy), pastoral care, and administrative functions.

The underlying technology footprint is modest and conventional for a European educational institution: WebUntis for timetable and class management, Moodle for course delivery, PH-Online for academic administration, Office 365 for communications, a Mahlzeit food-ordering platform for dining, and a VR 360-degree virtual campus tour. No proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. The campus operates 190 MWh/year of solar generation (offsetting ~15.7 tonnes CO2/year) and holds Umweltzeichen 2025, Green Catering, Green Hotel, and ÖKOLOG-Schule certifications.

The business model is a subsidized non-profit educational operation rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and is sourced primarily from the Diocese of Graz-Seckau, Austrian state subsidies flowing through the accredited PPH and other publicly recognized institutions, and minimal student fees (130 EUR/year for kindergarten and Kolleg part-time; 175 EUR/year for Kolleg full-time). Distribution is direct-to-consumer: families and adult students enroll directly with each institution, with a strong referral pipeline through the Catholic diocesan network and partner organizations such as Caritas Steiermark, Lebenshilfe, SOS Kinderdorf, and Jugend am Werk for student practice placements. The current Campusleiter is Mag. Christoph Mauthner MSc. (appointed September 2023), with Diocesan Bishop Wilhelm Krautwaschl serving as the ecclesiastical head.

Name

Bischöflicher Campus Augustinum

Legal name

Bischöflicher Campus Augustinum (Diözese Graz-Seckau)

Website

https://augustinum.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1830

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bischöflicher Campus Augustinum is a non-profit Catholic educational campus in Graz, Austria, operated by the Diocese of Graz-Seckau. It co-locates eight educational institutions ranging from kindergarten through an accredited private pedagogical university, sharing pastoral, administrative, and gastronomy services across a single historic campus.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Graz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bischöflicher Campus Augustinum is a Catholic educational campus in Graz, Austria, operated by the Diocese of Graz-Seckau, that brings together eight educational institutions under one roof — kindergarten, practice elementary school, episcopal grammar school (gymnasium), boarding school (internat), two colleges for social and elementary pedagogy, a conservatory for church music, and a private pedagogical university for teacher training. The campus sells student enrollments, tuition, boarding accommodation, catering (Prandia), and ancillary services (facility rentals, parent education, podcast) to families and adult learners in Styria.

Product overview

Bischöflicher Campus Augustinum is a comprehensive Catholic educational campus in Graz, Austria, operated under the Diocese of Graz-Seckau. The campus offers a complete educational pathway from kindergarten through university-level teacher training, bringing together eight distinct institutions under one unified campus structure. The core educational offerings include: Kindergarten Augustinum for early childhood education (ages 3-6), Praxisvolksschule for practice-based elementary education, Bischöfliches Gymnasium for secondary education, Bischöfliches Internat for boarding school accommodation, Kolleg für Sozialpädagogik for social pedagogy college education, Kolleg für Elementarpädagogik for elementary pedagogy college education, Konservatorium für Kirchenmusik for church music conservatory training, and Private Pädagogische Hochschule Augustinum for university-level teacher education. Supporting services include Prandia Augustinum (catering and dining), virtual campus tours, EduLog parent education, the Herz(h)offen podcast, facility rentals, and a social fund. The campus features a virtual tour system and various digital platforms including WebUntis for class management, Moodle for learning, and PH-Online for academic administration.

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Brands

• Prandia Augustinum: Gastronomy and catering service operating the canteen and cafeteria at the campus
• Herz(h)offen
• AugustGREENum

Products and services

• Kindergarten Augustinum Early childhood education and care program for children aged 3–6, accommodating 25 children with full-day care from 7:00–16:00. Operated in close cooperation with the Praxisvolksschule and KPH Graz.
• Praxisvolksschule Augustinum Practice elementary school serving as a training school for student teachers from the Private Pedagogical University, combining regular Catholic education with practical teaching experience.
• Bischöfliches Gymnasium Augustinum Episcopal secondary school (grammar school) providing general education leading to university entrance qualification (Matura). Co-educational since September 2016.
• Bischöfliches Internat Augustinum Boarding school for students with amenities including free learning coaching, study hub, dance, self-defense, meditation, and fitness room. Co-educational since 2016.
• Kolleg für Sozialpädagogik Augustinum Two-year college program for social pedagogy education, preparing students for work with children and youth in various social educational settings, with practice placements at Caritas, Lebenshilfe, and SOS Kinderdorf. Includes ÖKOLOG certification.
• Kolleg für Elementarpädagogik Augustinum College program for elementary pedagogy education, training educators for kindergarten and early childhood settings, with direct linkage to the on-campus Kindergarten for practical experience.
• Konservatorium für Kirchenmusik Augustinum Conservatory for church music education offering study tracks in organ literature and liturgical organ playing, choral conducting and choral practice, new sacred songs, and cantor practice. Also provides continuing education.
• Private Pädagogische Hochschule Augustinum (PPH) Private university college offering teacher education programs for primary level (Lehramt Primarstufe), secondary level (Lehramt Sekundarstufe), religious education, inclusive education, and elementary pedagogy. Includes Bachelor and Master of Education tracks, continuing education, and Erasmus+ mobility.
• Prandia Augustinum Campus catering service providing meals for kindergarten, school, and events. Offers cafeteria services, weekly menu plans, and food ordering through the Mahlzeit platform. Green Catering certified with at least 25% organic food share.
• Quartier (Accommodation) Overnight accommodation services on campus for visitors and guests. Green Hotel certified.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration9 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (FSJ)minorOthersPartnership with the Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (Voluntary Social Year) organization, providing students the option to do a voluntary social year in connection with their education at the campus.
• Referat für ElementarpädagogikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Referat für Elementarpädagogik (Diocesan Office for Early Childhood Pedagogy) is part of the Catholic Diocese Graz-Seckau and works with the campus on elementary pedagogy education and professional development.
• Caritas SteiermarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaritas is a major Catholic social welfare organization in Styria providing social services. Students from the Kolleg für Sozialpädagogik and Kolleg für Elementarpädagogik undertake supervised practice placements at Caritas facilities.
• Lebenshilfe SteiermarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebenshilfe Steiermark provides services for people with disabilities. The campus colleges use Lebenshilfe facilities as practice placement sites for social pedagogy students.
• SOS KinderdorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOS Children's Village (Kinderdorf) is an international child welfare organization. Campus colleges partner with SOS Kinderdorf for supervised practice placements for social pedagogy students.
• Kinderland SteiermarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKinderland Steiermark is an after-school care and holiday program provider for children. Students from social and elementary pedagogy programs undertake placements here.
• Kinderfreunde SteiermarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKinderfreunde Steiermark is a Catholic children's organization offering holiday and after-school programs. Students complete practice placements as part of their training.
• Jugend am Werk SteiermarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJugend am Werk (JAW) is a youth employment and support organization in Styria. Campus students use JAW as a practice placement site for social pedagogy training.
• LKH Graz Süd-West (Landeskrankenhaus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLKH Graz Süd-West is a regional hospital in Graz. Students from campus colleges undertake supervised practice in healthcare-adjacent social pedagogy settings.
• Joanneum ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoanneum Research is a Styrian research institute that supports the AugustGREENum sustainability initiative (ÖKOLOG) at the campus. Scientists from Joanneum support the campus on multiple sustainability dimensions, including the PV solar panel installation (reducing CO2 by 15.7 tonnes/year) and the Planetary Health Diet initiative.
• Johan-Josef-Fux KonservatoriumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic conservatory partnership — the Konservatorium für Kirchenmusik Augustinum and Johan-Josef-Fux Konservatorium collaborate on music education and joint events.
• Erasmus+coreOthersThe campus participates in Erasmus+ international student and staff exchange programs through PPH Augustinum, enabling mobility for students and teachers across European universities.
• Diözese Graz-Seckau (Catholic Diocese of Graz-Seckau)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe entire Campus Augustinum operates under the Catholic Diocese of Graz-Seckau (Bischöflicher Amt für Schule und Bildung). The diocese owns the property, appoints leadership, and provides the Catholic identity and mission for all campus institutions. Bishop Wilhelm Krautwaschl has been the Diocesan Bishop since 2015 and has close ties to the campus.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Schulstiftung der Erzdiözese Wien: Catholic education foundation of the Archdiocese of Vienna operating multiple Catholic schools across Vienna; comparable as a diocesan operator of Catholic educational institutions under a unified mission and governance model.
• Privates Gymnasium der Herz-Jesu-Missionare: Catholic private Gymnasium operated by the Heart of Jesus Missionaries in Salzburg; comparable as a Catholic secondary school with religious pedagogy and pastoral mission in Austria.
• Kirchliche Pädagogische Hochschule Wien/Krems: Catholic pedagogical university in Vienna/Krems for teacher education; comparable as a private Catholic teacher training institution offering similar programs (Bachelor and Master of Education) to PPH Augustinum.
• Don Bosco Schulen Austria: Salesian Catholic schools in Austria (Don Bosco network) offering secondary education and vocational training; comparable as private Catholic educational institutions with pastoral mission, youth focus, and boarding options.
• Kollegium Kalksburg: Jesuit private school in Vienna combining Gymnasium and boarding school with Catholic identity and pastoral care; comparable as a comprehensive Catholic educational institution with boarding facilities in Austria.
• Sacré Coeur Pressbaum: Catholic private school in Pressbaum near Vienna offering secondary education with boarding school; comparable as a private Catholic institution emphasizing holistic Catholic education and pastoral care.
• Theresianum Innsbruck: Catholic boarding school and grammar school in Innsbruck, Tyrol, offering a similar comprehensive Catholic educational model with co-educational programs and pastoral care; comparable as a private Catholic educational campus in Austria combining K-12 and boarding.
• Petrinum Linz: Catholic school in Linz operated by the Diocese of Linz, offering secondary education with boarding facilities and pastoral mission; comparable as a Catholic educational institution in Austria with co-curricular offerings.

Broad incumbents

• PH Steiermark: Public pedagogical university in Styria (same region as Augustinum) offering teacher education for primary and secondary levels; comparable as a teacher training institution in the same geographic market, though public and non-religious rather than Catholic.
• PH Wien: Large public pedagogical university in Vienna offering comprehensive teacher education across primary and secondary levels; comparable as a teacher training institution in Austria, though broader in scope and public rather than faith-based.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Augustinum
• Instagraminstagram.com/campus_augustinum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bisch%C3%B6flicher-campus-augustinum

Compliance3 records

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries9 records

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