Universität Innsbruck

Considered to be the third oldest university in Austria, the University of Innsbruck was founded in 1669, with roots dating back even earlier, to 1562 when a Jesuit college was established.

Today, the university comprises 16 faculties, seven interdisciplinary research areas, two interdisciplinary research platforms, and around 40 research centers to facilitate networking and collaboration between different disciplines. Physics, Mountain Regions, Cultural Encounters -Cultural Conflicts, Scientific Computing, Molecular Biosciences, Digital Science Center, and Economy, Politics and Society are cited as being among its research priorities.

Approximately 28,000 students are enrolled. The University’s main mandate is to focus on research and development, teaching and continuing professional education and training. In all these fields its regional status is to be deepened and its high ranking in the European academic area is to be guaranteed. Courses are taught primarily in German, with a growing number of courses in English.

The university is located in the heart of the Alps, bridging German and Roman speaking regions. In order to promote international exchange in research and teaching, the university collaborates with numerous international research and education institutions.