Family, children and care

Achieving a good balance between work and family is a central priority at the University of Salzburg.

The University of Salzburg supports employees in different stages of life with flexible working arrangements and family‑friendly services. The goal is to align professional responsibilities with private life as effectively as possible, while taking individual needs into account.

Whether flexible working‑time models, parental leave management, sabbaticals or paternity leave – we offer a wide range of measures to support every stage of our employees’ lives.

  • Childcare in Salzburg

    Well‑organised childcare is essential for a successful professional life. In Salzburg, you have access to a variety of childcare options:

    full‑day school programmes
    crèches/nurseries (for children under 3)
    kindergartens (for children aged 3 to 6)
    childminders
    childcare groups
    university childcare facilities
    babysitters
    surrogate grandparents (Leihomas/Leihopas)

  • Compulsory kindergarten attendance in Austria

    Children who turn five by 31 August of a given year are required to attend a half‑day kindergarten programme from September to June.
    For children aged four and above who are not yet enrolled, a mandatory parent consultation is required.

    Exceptions apply in cases of:

    care provided by childminders
    home‑based childcare

  • Schools and education

    Salzburg offers a wide range of public and private schools – including institutions with international or bilingual programmes.

Exclusive services offered by the University of Salzburg for employees

  • Ferienprogramme: Das Kinderbüro der Universität Salzburg organisiert immer im August eine ganz- und halbtägige Sommerbetreuung für Kinder im Alter von 3 bis 10 Jahren. Die Betreuung unterstützt Eltern in der Ferienzeit.
  • „PLUS-Betriebskind“ bei KoKo: Die Universität Salzburg kooperiert mit den pädagogisch ausgezeichneten Kinderbetreuungseinrichtungen von KoKo. Kinder von Mitarbeiter*innen erhalten bevorzugt einen Betreuungsplatz. Zusätzlich reduziert sich der monatliche Beitrag bei einem Vollzeitplatz um 75 Euro, bei Teilzeit aliquot.
  • Gleitzeit: Mitarbeiter*innen in Vollzeit können ihre Arbeitszeit flexibel gestalten – auf Basis der Gleitzeitvereinbarung der Universität Salzburg. 

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Useful links and downloads

Below you will find a list of helpful information pages and downloads to ensure a smooth start in Salzburg.

 Overview of childcare

Overview of childcare

Information on childcare facilities, schools and educational services in Salzburg.
 Overview Salzburg

Overview Salzburg

Official overview of early‑years education and childcare facilities in the province of Salzburg.
 Babysitter in Salzburg

Babysitter in Salzburg

Information and tips on babysitter services in Salzburg.
 Babysitting Akzente

Babysitting Akzente

Information and tips on babysitter services in Salzburg.
 Tageseltern TEZ

Tageseltern TEZ

Childminding options provided by childminders in Salzburg and the surrounding area.
 Database

Database

Holiday childcare programmes for children and young people without parental accompaniment
 Excursion tips

Excursion tips

Experience Salzburg with children
 Salzburg Family Pass

Salzburg Family Pass

The Salzburg Family Pass is a free service offered by the provincial government.

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