University of Innsbruck – Universität Innsbruck

Building bridges to the future ...

... 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 5,500 employees the best conditions.

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Study programmes
The University of Innsbruck offers more than 160 degree programmes which can be supplemented with practical elective packages.

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10 reasons to study at the University of Innsbruck
There are many good reasons to study at the University of Innsbruck. Innsbruck also has a lot to offer.

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Molecular Biology

New multimodal signature could predict immunotherapy success

An international team of researchers led by Francesca Finotello from the Digital Science Center (DiSC) and Department of Molecular Biology has derived a molecular signature from tumour transcriptomics data that quantifies the main sources of heterogeneity in the tumour microenvironment. This innovative signature, which the researchers call iHet, offers deeper insights into patients’ responses to immunotherapy and could improve cancer treatments .

Teacher education

Global Network of Deans of Education meets in Innsbruck

The first in-person meeting of the Global Network of Deans of Education took place at Innsbruck University from 2 to 4 September 2024. About 40 representatives of Networks of Deans of Education and Teacher Associations from the US, Singapore, Canada, Africa, Australia, Jamaica, the UK, Scotland, Germany, Austria, and many more came together to share knowledge and experience addressing the pressing needs teacher education is currently facing.

Experimental Physics

A new type of collective interference effect

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Main building of the University of Innsbruck

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Top Event

Dies Academicus

Every year at the Dies Academicus, personalities who have rendered valuable services to the University of Innsbruck are honoured. This year, the University of Innsbruck awards two honorary citizenships - to Tanja Eiselen and Margarethe Hochleitner - two honorary senatorships - to Wolfgang Fleischhacker and Christian Marte SJ - and two honorary doctorates - to Lawrence Edwards and Helmut Fend.

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Research

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 civil engineering.

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.

Research

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