Welcome to the University of Salzburg!

The University of Salzburg is a place of study, learning and research, as well as a space for diversity, innovation and joie de vivre.

Spanning the entire city, our campus connects inspiring places of learning and work, ranging from historic buildings in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Salzburg to state-of-the-art research buildings equipped with cutting-edge laboratories, digitally networked workspaces and infrastructure. New ideas, innovative teaching formats and scientific discoveries are created here every day, with an impact that extends far beyond our campus. Centuries-old architecture meets state-of-the-art technology here, and concentration meets creative dynamism and focused work meets lively impulses, creating an environment that inspires and encourages students, scientists and staff alike.

Around 18,000 students from 130 countries enjoy ideal conditions for focused learning and flexible study in over 90 specialist degree programmes, teacher training courses for 25 subjects, and more than 30 university courses. All of these are embedded in a city that offers intellectual stimulation and a high quality of life. Salzburg offers cultural diversity, sporting opportunities, and easy access to nature: the old town is just a few steps from the auditorium, and the mountains or lake are only a few kilometres from the lecture hall. Here, academic innovation and exceptional leisure opportunities go hand in hand.

Our scientists benefit from an environment where established academic traditions converge with innovative and exciting research approaches. The creative natural sciences and forward-looking humanities and social sciences foster an intellectual landscape characterised by exchange, interdisciplinary perspectives, and international openness. Modern laboratories, libraries and research centres, as well as an excellent support infrastructure, provide space for challenging projects and novel ideas.

At the University of Salzburg, our employees find secure jobs in a dynamic environment. Here, reliability and opportunities for development go hand in hand, clear structures meet creative freedom, and professional work meets a lively community spirit. As one of the largest employers in Salzburg city and province, we offer a supportive environment where new ideas can flourish, with short distances and open communication for everyone.

Located in the heart of Europe, the University of Salzburg is a place where extraordinary opportunities arise. It inspires, encourages and challenges everyone, giving them the space to fulfil their potential in their studies, research and careers.