6 Notable alumni of University of Klagenfurt
Updated: May 26, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of Klagenfurt is ranked #2,288 in the world and #17 in Austria by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 6 notable alumni from University of Klagenfurt sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of Klagenfurt won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Marta Verginella
1960-. (aged 66)
historian
university teacher
Marta Verginella is a Slovenian historian from the Slovene minority in Italy in Trieste, notable as one of the most prominent contemporary Slovene historians. Together with Alenka Puhar, she is considered a pioneer in the history of family relations in the Slovene Lands.
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2. Milan Jazbec
1956-. (aged 70)
opinion journalist
university teacher
politician
diplomat
journalist
Milan Jazbec is a Slovenian diplomat, professor, journalist and politician. Between 8 of December 2000 and 31. of October 2004 he worked on the Slovenian Ministry of Defense.On 19 February 2017 he officially announced his candidacy for the 5th President of Slovenia on the Slovenian presidential election 2017 as an Independent candidate.
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3. Karl-Heinz Grasser
1969-. (aged 57)
politician
Karl-Heinz Grasser is an Austrian businessman and former politician who was the Austrian Finance Minister (2000–2007) under Chancellor Wolfgang Schüssel. Grasser is known for his involvement in several corruption scandals during his time as finance minister. In 2020, Grasser was sentenced to 8 years in prison for corruption. In March 2025, the Austrian Supreme Court of Justice upheld the conviction,...
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4. Matthias Strolz
1973-. (aged 53)
politician
Matthias Strolz is a former Austrian politician. He is the founder of the political party NEOS – The New Austria and Liberal Forum and was its first leader and a member of Austria's National Council from 29 October 2013 until 26 September 2018.
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5. Peter Kaiser
1958-. (aged 68)
politician
Peter Kaiser is an Austrian politician of the Social Democratic Party. Since March 2013 he is governor of Carinthia and since March 2010 also chairman of the SPÖ Carinthia.
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6. Markus Salcher
1991-. (aged 35)
alpine skier
Markus Salcher is an Austrian alpine skier and Paralympic Champion. He competed in the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi, Russia, where he won two gold medals.
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