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... since 1669! Founded over 350 years ago, the University of Innsbruck today is the most important research and educational institution in western Austria, offering a wide range of programmes across all disciplines. Located in the heart of the Alps, it offers 28,000 students and 5,800 employees the best conditions.
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Milestone for the European Education Area
With the successful implementation of the joint micro-credential Understanding Europe, the University of Innsbruck and the University of Duisburg-Essen have reached an important milestone in the development of the European Education Area.
Ion trap enables one minute in the nanocosmos
At the Department of Ion Physics and Applied Physics at the University of Innsbruck, a research team has succeeded for the first time in storing electrically charged helium nanodroplets in an ion trap for up to one minute. This extends the time window for experiments with these extremely cold "mini-laboratories" by a factor of 10,000 compared to previous methods - and opens up new possibilities for basic research in physics and chemistry.
FSP Fellowship ‘Constructed Spaces – Spatial Constructs’
In October 2025, the Research Area "Cultural Encounters – Cultural Conflicts" again offered a Fellowship for three international young researchers to work at the university of Innsbruck, this year's topic was 'Constructed Spaces - Spatial Constructs'.
29 Jan
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European Joint Master DIGISOC: International Perspectives on the Digital Society
Interested students will have the opportunity to learn all about the content, structure, and application process during this English-language information event. The event will be held in a hybrid format and will offer participants the chance to talk directly with those responsible for the program and to get to know the physical infrastructure of the joint study program at the University of Innsbruck.
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Mountain Regions
We collect knowledge for the development of habitats and natural areas in mountains worldwide.
Biosciences
We drive forward biomolecular and biomedical developments.
Digital Science
We are driving digitalisation in research.
Materials and nanosciences
We utilise the synergies between physics, chemistry, earth sciences, pharmaceutics and engineering sciences.
Cultures
We ask questions about cultural dynamics and transformations.
Physics
We explore the workings of nature - from elementary particles to galaxies.
Scientific Computing
We contribute to solving complex, data-intensive problems in all scientific fields.
Economy, Politics & Society
Together, we get to the bottom of the big questions facing society across disciplinary boundaries.
Gender Studies
We research, theorize and deconstruct gender and gender relations.
Shaping the future
Many people have found their calling in research, teaching or administration at the University of Innsbruck. Join us in shaping the future and work in an international, diverse and family-friendly working environment. As an employee of the University of Innsbruck, you will also benefit from numerous benefits, such as
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