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Welcome Weeks for first year-students

Welcome Weeks for first year-students 

From 21 September, the official warm-up for your studies will take place – get to know your university, the city and your new favourite people! Find out more about the programme ON THE WEBSITE

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Well‑prepared for your studies

Well‑prepared for your studies 

Whether you need help with your timetable, everyday student life or leisure activities, our PLUSorientiert tutorials provide all the information you need for a successful start to your studies, including practical checklists, tips and support services. Find out more ON OUR WEBSITE.

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Working in the Heart of Salzburg

Working in the Heart of Salzburg 

Working at the University of Salzburg means working in inspiring learning and working environments: from historic buildings in the Old Town to highly innovative laboratories. The university combines a central location with modern infrastructure – short distances, inspiring spaces and a campus spread throughout the city. Learn more about our benefits ON THE WEBSITE

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The University of Salzburg

The University of Salzburg 

The University of Salzburg is the largest educational institution in Salzburg with almost 18,000 students and around 3,000 employees in research, teaching and administration. Read more in ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF SALZBURG

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CIVIS: Europe's Civic University Alliance

CIVIS: Europe's Civic University Alliance 

CIVIS is a European Civic University formed by the alliance of 17 leading research higher education institutions across Europe and Africa. It brings together a community of more than 470,000 students and 58,000 staff members. Read more ON THE WEBSITE

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Common areas

Common areas 

Our six faculties of the University of Salzburg offer consumption-free common areas. Here students can exchange ideas after lectures, study together and consume food and drinks that they have brought with them. Where? The answer can be found ON THE WEBSITE

Study programmes

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Teacher training

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International

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Postgraduate University Programmes

teilnehmer in einem vortrag schauen lächelnd über die schulter zurück
 

Student’s Union

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Jobs and careers

Studentin betrachtet kleine Weltkugel

+Respekt

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Young Researchers

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Student Service Center

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Wednesday09.09.26
Annual Privacy Forum (APF) 2026 The APF is a premier venue for discussing the latest developments in the area of privacy and data protection in Europe. It focuses on the European regulatory landscape and its technical real-world implementation of data protection. In particular, we welcome participants from different policymaker, academic, industrial, and societal organizations.09:00 o’clock
Tuesday15.09.26
Science to Business. Science to Business. Patente, Marken, Designs: Geistiges Eigentum wirksam schützen14:00 o’clock
Wednesday16.09.26
PLATIAL’26 // International Symposium on Platial Information Science International Symposium on Platial Information Science09:00 o’clock
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Sprachkurs

Language Centre: course registration for staff, MORE students, external participants and Alumni Club members

Registration period 1: 14–17 September 2026 | The Language Centre of the University of Salzburg once again offers a wide range of language courses in 12 different languages in the winter semester 2026/27. In addition to general language courses, the programme includes specialised courses such as Business English, academic language in German and English, “Culture and language: Austria and more” for learners of German, and a course on networked learning of Romance languages. The Language Centre also supports language learning through a variety of additional services, including a tandem partner exchange, Language Meetups, and language advicing for all languages.

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University of Salzburg Confirms Global Trend of Glacier Decline

New measurements conducted by the University of Salzburg at the Stubacher Sonnblickkees glacier confirm the dramatic loss of ice in the Alps. The findings complement recent international research and demonstrate that climate change is continuing to accelerate glacier melt, both regionally and globally.

Photo (left to right): Yariv Sultan (Chief Philanthropy Officer, University of Salzburg), Professor Werner Michler (Head of the Stefan Zweig Centre, University of Salzburg), Dr Helga Rabl-Stadler (International Cultural Ambassador of the University of Salzburg), David Roet (Ambassador of the State of Israel), and Rector Bernhard Fügenschuh (University of Salzburg) | © Kay Müller

Israeli Ambassador Visits the University of Salzburg: Science builds bridges in the spirit of Stefan Zweig

Israeli Ambassador David Roet visited the University of Salzburg on 29 and 30 July 2026. Discussions centred on research partnerships, international collaboration, and the promotion of academic exchange.

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