Studying in Innsbruck

Which universities and colleges are there in and around Innsbruck?

Public institutions

University of Innsbruck Innsbruck Medical University University of Education Tyrol (PHT)fhg - Center for Health Professions Tyrol Training Center West for Health Professions (AZW)

Private facilities

Management Center Innsbruck (MCI)Tyrolean Private University UMIT TIROL Ecclesiastical College of Education - Edith Stein

What financial support is available for my studies?

The first address for financial support for students is the Scholarship Office Innsbruck, which provides general information at stipendium.at. The scholarship office is an institution of the federal government and not of the city of Innsbruck.
An overview of funding for students in Tyrol can be found in the info sheet "Who funds what?" for students by AK Tirol and for Austria the platforms Grants by the Agency for Education and Internationalization.

Grants and subsidies

Funding from the City of Innsbruck: Rent subsidy

Subsidy	Responsible office
Family allowance for students	Residence tax office
Co-insurance with parents	Social security
Social insurance for students	Social insurance for students
Waiver and reimbursement of tuition fees	University of Innsbruck
Merit Scholarship	University of Innsbruck
Scholarships abroad	Office for International Relations University of Innsbruck
Scholarships Medical University of Innsbruck	Medical University of Innsbruck
Scholarships for students with disabilities	Scholarship Office Innsbruck
Self-support scholarship	Scholarship Office Innsbruck
Mobility Scholarship	Scholarship Office Innsbruck
Degree Scholarship	Scholarship Office Innsbruck
Travelling allowance	Scholarship Office Innsbruck
Contribution to insurance costs	Scholarship Office Innsbruck
Scholarships for students from the Provincial Memorial Foundation	ProvincialMemorial Foundation of the Province of Tyrol
Educational leave	Labour Market Service (AMS)
Part-time educational leave	Labour Market Service (AMS)
Continuing education allowance	PublicEmployment Service (AMS)
Promotion award for students of the AK Tirol	Chamber of Labour (AK) Tyrol

Also look out for tax allowances when making your employee tax assessment at the relevant tax office.

Please note that most grants require you to provide proof of academic success, and there may also be restrictions such as changing your course of study.

Support in financial emergencies

Social pot University of Innsbruck: Helping over together
Social fund of the ÖH
ÖH hardship fund, here the application can only be made in person at the Social Department of the ÖH Innsbruck.

Which scientific prizes does the city of Innsbruck award?

The city of Innsbruck awards the following scientific prizes:

Prize for scientific research Award for research and innovation at MCI

How do I find accommodation?

Overview of student halls of residence

The Austrian Students' Union (ÖH) Innsbruck represents all students in Innsbruck and publishes the ÖH Accommodation Compass every year. There you will find an overview of all student residences in Innsbruck including costs and other relevant information.

ÖH Home Compass

Overview WG-Rooms, Apartments

The site of the ÖH Innsbruck is also a popular platform for the housing market. Here you can find not only apartments, but also WG rooms, garçonnières or private parking spaces.

In addition, there are offers in the regional newspapers and on the popular online platforms.

Housing service of the ÖH

As soon as you move into an apartment in Innsbruck on a permanent basis, you must file a residence registration with the Innsbruck City Magistrate within three days. If you come from Switzerland or from the EU or EEA area, you also need documentation from three months of residence.

Support for housing costs

The city of Innsbruck offers the rent subsidy.

General tips

Attendtutorials and information events. This is also a good opportunity to get to know new people, especially at the beginning of your studies.
Haveyour tenancy agreement checked
Apply fora bus ticket (there are discounted semester tickets for students on presentation of confirmation of study)
Helpful tips and Q&As can be found on the ÖH Innsbruck website
If you move to Innsbruck, you must register your place of residence within three days.
If you come from Switzerland or from the EU or EEA area and are staying in Austria for longer than three months, you must have a registration certificate issued by the City of Innsbruck.
From the start of the semester, the ÖH Innsbruck offers many goodies such as the Mensabon (discount on meals in the canteen), information material and vouchers.
Innsbruck offers a wide range of cultural activities.

Calendar of events