A Warm Welcome to the University of Salzburg!
From 23 February to 6 March 2026, we warmly welcome all first-year students to Welcome Weeks. During this time, all first-year students will gain a comprehensive insight into life and studying in Salzburg. You can look forward to a varied programme with helpful information about starting your studies, exciting events to get to know the university, and numerous services and support offers. In addition, there are numerous events that make it easier to get started and enable you to make your first contacts.
Programme
You can find an overview of all planned events here. Please note that changes may occur at short notice. Some sessions will be offered multiple times to allow for flexible participation.
Online information sessions – The basics (23 to 25 February 2026)
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Welcome in Salzburg
You won’t learn everything in an hour online, but we will explain the most important initial points to you. For example, what the first steps are when you arrive in the city of Salzburg, why the curriculum will be your first required reading, what your student ID card can do, and how to get from A to B in the city of Salzburg. This will prepare you for the start of your studies!
Date/time: 23 February 2026, 3:30 p.m. Online: MEETING LINK
Date/time: 25 February 2026 10:00 a.m Online: METTING LINK
No registration necessary!
Presentation slides
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Information about language courses at the Language Centre
This short presentation will give you a concise overview of the wide range of courses offered by the Language Centre. You will also learn how to make the most of language courses for your studies and what services are available to help you learn languages.
Date/time: 24 February 2026, 11:00 a.m.
Online: MEETING LINK
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PLUSorientiert – well informed for your studies
In this meeting, you will learn about the orientation course for the first semester and online tools for your studies, as well as helpful tips about student life in Salzburg.
Date/time: 25 February 2026, 11:00 a.m.
Online: MEETING LINK
No registration necessary!
Preparing for the start of your studies
There is so much to see! Take the time to explore the university and immerse yourself in student life in Salzburg. We have the ideal programme for you!
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Austrian Student Union – Representation of interests and services for students
This short presentation provides a concise overview of the tasks, opportunities for involvement and services offered by the Austrian Student Union (ÖH) at the University of Salzburg for students. Among other things, it will cover advisory services, financial support and the role of the ÖH as a representative body at university and national level.
Date/time: Thursday, 26 February 2026, 12:25 p.m.
Location: UNIPARK | Erzabt-Klotz-Straße 1, Room 1.004
Registration: LINK TO REGISTRATION -
Equality in higher education
The Family, Gender, Disability & Diversity department offers information, support and events on topics such as studying with disabilities/chronic illnesses, balancing studies and childcare or care work, gender diversity and career advancement, as well as respectful coexistence in a diverse environment. In this presentation, the department will introduce its work and services for students, as well as contact details.
Date/time: Thursday, 26 February 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Location: UNIPARK | Erzabt-Klotz-Straße 1, Room 1.004
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Level Up your future
Are you new to university? Your future starts now! In this interactive workshop, you will get initial ideas on how to strategically use your studies to achieve your career goals. Together, we will discover what a career means to you and how you can use your interests and strengths as a compass for your path.
For everyone who wants to get more out of their studies.
Date/time: Thursday, 26 February 2026, 1:35 p.m.
Location: UNIPARK | Erzabt-Klotz-Straße 1, Room 1.005
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Sport workshop Capoiera
Capoeira – an ancient martial art, national sport and philosophy of life from Brazil – is now an internationally practised sport and recognised world cultural heritage. It is exciting, fascinating, lively, challenging and versatile: sport, music, art and culture in one discipline. Capoeira keeps you moving, in rhythm, in harmony and in contact; it makes you fit and confident. Join in!
No previous experience is necessary.
Date/time: Thursday, 26 February 2026, 11:15 a.m. and 11:50 a.m.
Location: UNIPARK | Erzabt-Klotz-Straße 1; Meeting point: Foyer information point
Registration: LINK TO REGISTRATION -
Your rights as a student – orientation in student law
This short presentation provides a concise overview of students’ key rights and obligations. Among other things, it focuses on the regulations governing the organisation of studies and examinations. In addition, the ÖH Advice Centre will be presented as the first point of contact for questions relating to study law.
Date/time: Thursday, 26 February 2026, 2:05 p.m.
Location: UNIPARK | Erzabt-Klotz-Straße 1 Room 1.005
Registration: LINK FOR REGISTRATION
Welcome Fair
At information stands, you can find out about the various opportunities available at the university and pick up the most important information for starting your studies. Various student initiatives also showcase the diversity of student life at the university. No registration necessary!
Tuesday, 3 March, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: UNIPARK | Erzabt-Klotz-Straße 1
Discover the university and the city
There is so much to see! Take the time to explore the university and immerse yourself in student life in Salzburg. We have the ideal programme for you!
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Campus and library tours
How do I find my lecture hall, where are the common rooms, and where is the university library? Join our campus and library tours to help you find your way around the University of Salzburg.
Guided tours at the various university locations:
UNIPARK | Erzabt-Klotz-Straße 1:
See the event ‘Welcome at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities’ under ‘Welcome events at the faculties’.
FREISAAL | Hellbrunner Straße 34
See the event ‘Welcome at the Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences (NLW Faculty)’ under ‘Welcome events at the faculties’
GESELLSCHAFTSWISSENSCHAFTEN | Rudolfskai 42
Campus tour: Friday, 27 February 2026, 11:15 a.m. – Meeting point: Ground floor, foyer between the two lecture halls
This will be followed by a guided tour of the library at this university location.
TOSKANATRAKT | Churfürststraße 1
Campus tour: Friday, 27 February 2026, 10:30 a.m. – Meeting point: Passageway between the two inner courtyards of the location
Library tour: Friday, 27 February 2026, 11:00 a.m. – Meeting point: Entrance to the branch library
ITZLING | Techno-Z, Jakob-Haringer-Straße 2
See the event ‘Welcome at the Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences (DAS Faculty)’ under ‘Welcome events at the faculties’.
No registration required for the tours!
Guided tour of the main library
In addition to the branch libraries at the various university locations, the main library forms the centre of the University Library of Salzburg. On this guided tour, you will get to know the main library.
Dates:
Monday, 2 March 2026, 11:00 a.m. (in German)
Monday, 2 March 2026, 4:00 p.m. (in English)
Meeting point for the tours: Entrance/circulation desk, UNIVERSITY LIBRARY | Hofstallgasse 2-4
Registration required: LINK TO REGISTRATION -
Welcome events at the faculties
Welcome at the Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences (DAS Faculty)
Date: Friday, 27 February 2026, 12:30 p.m.
Location: Lecture hall T01, ITZLING | Techno-Z, Jakob-Haringer-Straße 2
The event will also include a campus tour. Afterwards, starting at 3 p.m., the Computer Science Student Representation will host a get-together in the courtyard with snacks and drinks.
No registration necessary!
Welcome at the Faculty of of Arts and Humanites
Date: Friday, 27 February 2026, 9:30 a.m.
Location: UNIPARK | Erzabt-Klotz-Straße 1, ground floor, lecture hall E.001
The event will also include a tour of the campus and library at the location.
No registration required!
Welcome at the Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences (NLW Faculty)
Date: Friday, 27 February 2026
Location: FREISAAL | Hellbrunner Straße 34
Schedule:
1:30 p.m. Campus tour – meeting point: ground floor foyer
2 p.m. Library tour – meeting point at the library information desk (1st floor)
2:30 p.m. Welcome event in lecture hall 401 Audimax
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City tours
Our professionally guided city tours offer you exciting insights into the baroque old town, hidden alleys, historic squares and the most important places for your studies and life in the city of Salzburg. Whether Mozart, the fortress or the university – here you will learn everything that makes Salzburg special.
Dates:
Friday, 27 February 2026, 2 p.m.
Monday, 2 March 2026, 1 p.m.
Meeting point for the tours: Main Entrance, UNIPARK, Erzabt-Klotz-Straße 1
Registration required: LINK TO REGISTRATION
Get to know your fellow students
Turn strangers into friends! Chat with other first-year students at further welcome events!
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Bar evening
Get to know the city of Salzburg and network with other first-year students – even beyond your own studies: the bar evening for first-year students offers you this opportunity. The first drink in a bar is on us, of course. So don’t miss out on this first Wednesday of your studies!
Date: Wednesday, March 4, from 8:00 p.m.
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Spring hike
If you want to enjoy a beautiful view in a short time and with relatively little effort, this spring hike to the Ellmaustein is just the thing for you!
Date: Saturday, 7 March, 9:00 a.m.
Meeting point: Imaculada, Wiener Philharmonikergasse 2, 5020 Salzburg
After a light breakfast together, we will take the bus to Fuschl and hike up the Ellmaustein. The hike will not take place in bad weather!
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Quidditch trial training for students
Quadball (formerly Quidditch) is an inclusive, action-packed team sport that combines elements of handball, rugby and dodgeball – and is instantly fun thanks to its broomstick feature. Fairness, team spirit and a diverse mix of players create an open, motivating atmosphere. Today, Quadball is played worldwide and offers just the right blend of intensity, tactics and community.
Date/time: Friday, 6 March 2026, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Location: Salzburg Mitte Sports Centre, Ulrike-Gschwandtner-Straße 6
Get to know your field of study!
At the welcome event for your degree programme, you will meet your lecturers and fellow students! Get initial subject-specific information about starting your studies and ask any questions you may have.
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Mathematics
Maths get-together (organised by the Mathematics Student Representatives)
Date: 3 March 2026, 5 p.m.
Location: Room A1.024 | FREISAAL | Hellbrunnerstraße 34
Further information: No registration required. Drinks and snacks will be provided, and there will be games or just a chance to chat. -
For all study programmes
‘Just a Minute’ – Taming time: University & beyond / Taming time: University & everyday life
Description: This is also the first session of the transdisciplinary course ‘Time, Art, Community’. So if you enjoyed it and are interested in further discussions and methods, you are welcome to register. However, the event is designed in such a way that it is also suitable for those who only want to participate this one time.
Date/time: 3 March 2026, 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Location: W&K (Science and Art) Bergstraße 12a; library
TheaterLaborX. Our House – with Andreas Steudtner & Kinga Szemessy
Description: TheaterLaborX runs all year round on Monday evenings and sees itself as an open rehearsal space for all theatre enthusiasts. The X marks the multiple intersections that arise when people meet under the banner of a common interest. Among other things, choreography, writing, speaking, role-playing, games and thematic settings are practised and tried out, with preferences taken into account.
Date/time: 2 March 2026, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Franz-Josef-Straße 2, 5020 Salzburg (Applied Theatre MA at the Thomas Bernhard Institute)
