At Imperial-Royal Technical Collegeon on a Military Frontier Scholarship

In 1875, Nikola Tesla enrolled at the Imperial-Royal Technical College in Graz, Austria, on a Military Frontier scholarship. This opportunity marked a significant step in his academic journey, where he demonstrated exceptional aptitude by passing nine exams—nearly double the number required for his program. His outstanding performance earned him a letter of commendation from the dean of the technical faculty, which praised him as 'a star of first rank.' During his time at Graz, Tesla developed a keen interest in electricity, particularly influenced by the detailed lectures delivered by Professor Jakob Pöschl. Tesla's enthusiasm for the subject was evident as he actively engaged in discussions, even suggesting improvements to the design of an electric motor that the professor was demonstrating. This period of his education not only solidified his foundational knowledge in electrical engineering but also ignited his lifelong passion for innovation in the field. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #NikolaTesla #Imperial-royalTechnicalCollege #ElectricalEngineering #Graz #Innovation