Leoben
With 25,000 inhabitants and almost 4,000 students Leoben is the second largest city of Styria, the economic centre of Upper Styria and capital of the district. The city has a long tradition of mining and metallurgy and is home to the University of Leoben. Furthermore, the city has become the centre of HOCHsteiermark in terms of culture, experience, shopping, research and quality of living.