University of Innsbruck – Universität Innsbruck

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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 5,500 employees the best conditions.

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

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Migration

Philippines in the focus of migration research

Over one million Filipinos leave their country every year to work. The high emigration figures not only concern the Philippine state, but also the economist Andreas Steinmayr. In July 2024, he resumed a long-standing collaboration with the Philippine Department of Immigration, providing researchers with valuable insights into migration dynamics.

Economics

One-time Cooperation Decisions Unaffected by Increased Benefits to Society

Until now, it was considered certain that people are more likely to cooperate if the benefits from cooperation are higher. A recently published, large-scale study involving researchers from Innsbruck has now called this finding into question: in over 2000 study participants, the researchers found no relationship between benefits from cooperation and willingness to cooperate.

Research

Research Integrity Office established

In October 2024, the University of Innsbruck established the Office for Research Integrity. The new unit, which reports directly to Rector Veronika Sexl, combines the agendas of good scientific practice and of the office of the Advisory Board for Ethical Issues in Scientific Research and is headed by Robert Rebitsch.

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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