Universität Innsbruck is part of a global network of over 350 partner universities and actively engages in cross-border research and teaching cooperation. As a member of the European University Alliance Aurora, it plays an active role in transnational alliances of higher education institutions that are paving the way towards the universities of the future.
Universität Innsbruck is an open-minded institution that embraces international exchange across all areas of university life and for all members of the university community. The unit for International Affairs serves as the central hub for establishing, fostering, and further developing this culture at the university.
In addition to promoting the internationalization of the University of Innsbruck and establishing and maintaining international collaborations and partnerships, the International Affairs are also responsible for supporting students and staff with all matters related to international activities. We provide advice on study and exchange programs, internships abroad, and financial funding opportunities available to you.
At a glance
International Relations Office
Central contact point for international mobility and partnerships
About us: International Affairs
The International Affairs team - all contacts at a glance
Current offers & calls
74. Trento Film Festival: "Become a jury member of the 74th edition!", Trento, 14-15.04.2026 - Deadline: 23.03.2026
Scholarship call for graduate students at CBNU, South Korea: "CBNU G-Cruit Scholarship Program" - Deadline: 15.04.2026
Euregio Summer School 2026: "Technological Transformation in Healthcare: Challenges and Responsibilities", 12-16.05.2026 - Limited spots available, registration now open!
Events
NEWS International Affairs
Research Security in a Changing Global Context: "As open as possible, as closed as necessary"
Keynote & Panel Discussion: Thu, 23.04.2026, 16:00-17:30, Kaiser-Leopold-Saal. Join H.E. Lindsay Skoll CMG, British Ambassador to Austria, and a panel of Austrian experts from academia and the national ministry to explore the topic of research security.
Aurora Network welcomes University of Sussex as Partner
The Aurora Universities Network is expanding its international partnership network: the University of Sussex has joined the network as a Strategic Partner as of February 2026. The collaboration was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking an important step toward potential full membership of the British university.
Euregio Summer School 2026
The Euregio Platform EUPHUR has a particular offer to students from the three Euregio-Universities. From 12-16 May the Euregio Summer School “Technological Transformation in Healthcare: Challenges and Responsibilities” takes place at the Culture Center Dobbiaco. For students from the Euregio-Universities this event will be free of charge (baord, lodge, travel). The number of paricipants is limited to 30. Registration as soon as possible is recommended.
Call for applications - Institut français d'Autriche
The Institut français in Austria provides information on current calls and events: the SSHN scholarship for short research stays in France, the French+ scholarship for a language stay, as well as the final application days for the "Ma Thèse en 180 secondes" competition.
UIBK Newsroom
University of Alberta: Bewerbung für Faculty Exchange bis 15. März
Die Universität Innsbruck und die University of Alberta setzen ihre enge Zusammenarbeit fort und stärken den internationalen Austausch auf beiden Seiten. Am 18. Februar war die Professorin Dominique Reill zu Gast an der Universität Innsbruck. Eine aktuelle Ausschreibung für ein Faculty-Exchange-Programm läuft noch bis 15. März.
Meilenstein für Europäischen Bildungsraum
Mit dem gemeinsamen Angebot des Microcredentials Understanding Europe setzen die Universitäten Innsbruck und Duisburg-Essen einen zentralen Meilenstein für die Weiterentwicklung des Europäischen Bildungsraums. Es richtet sich an Bachelorstudierende aller Disziplinen und steht Studierenden aller Aurora-Partneruniversitäten offen.
Euregio fördert 24 Uni-Austauschprojekte
Im Studienjahr 2025/2026 unterstützt die Euregio Tirol-Südtirol-Trentino erneut den Austausch und die Mobilität von Studierenden, Professorinnen und Professoren sowie Dozentinnen und Dozenten zwischen den Universitäten Innsbruck, Bozen und Trient. Über den EuregioMobilityFund stellt sie dafür rund 143.000 Euro zur Verfügung.
Erste Internationale Staff Week ein voller Erfolg
Vom 17. bis 20. November 2025 kamen 20 Mitarbeitende von Universitäten aus ganz Europa nach Innsbruck. Vier Tage voller Austausch, neuer Ideen und spannender Einblicke zeigten, wie Hochschulen voneinander lernen und gemeinsam wachsen können.
Quicklinks
Welcome Service Admission Department
Ministry for European and International Affairs
Language Centre European Commission : Erasmus+
OeAD Erasmus Student Network Innsbruck (ESN)
Campustour
Contact
International Affairs
Palais Claudiana
Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 3
6020 Innsbruck
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