Welcome to Universität Salzburg!
Founded in 1622, Universität Salzburg, a medium-sized university with 11,000 students, is ideally located in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe—Salzburg, Austria!
- Major language of instruction is German.
- At least Junior-year level standing and at least two semesters of German language training required.
“My language skills improved dramatically. I met so many wonderful people that I am still in contact with today. I have a much clearer vision of the future and what I want to do with my life."
- Justin Peele, 2004-2005 participant
About Universität Salzburg
Fields of study
Arts and Humanities (ancient history, archaeology, art history, classical philology, education, English & American studies, German, history, journalism, linguistics, musicology, philosophy, physical education, political science, Romance languages, Slavic philology, sociology), Divinity, Law, Natural Sciences (computer science, biology, biochemistry & biophysics, didactics of natural sciences, geography, geology & paleontology, mathematics, psychology)
For more information, visit the Membership Directory page!
Language Requirements & Language Courses
Students should have at least Junior-year standing and have taken at least two semesters of German.
Pre-Session German Language
Fee-paid courses are available through a private provider.
German Language during the Semester
Six hours per week of beginner to advanced language courses plus one hour per week of lab included in ISEP benefits.
Orientation
Students are encouraged to arrive at Salzburg as early as possible for the start of classes for a full orientation week, including registering for courses, a guided city tour and a welcome gathering.
Housing and Meals
Students live in fully-furnished double occupancy dorms located on the outskirts of campus, each equipped with a bathroom and shower. Each floor has its own kitchen facilities and meeting rooms. Dorms also feature ping pong tables, an outdoor pool ,bike racks, sitting areas, vending machines, reception and internet.
Students receive a stipend for buying groceries or eating at the student Mensas, where the average cost of a full meal is approximately 3-4 Euros.
Student Life
Salzburg is a Festival Town and there is an abundance of opportunities to get involved in any one of the music, arts or theater festivals that come through Salzburg all year round. Many students also participate in sports leagues, and the opportunities for outdoor sports such as hiking, biking, canoeing and running abound in Salzburg, a town surrounded by mountains.
Read Tyrone Schenk's Photo Essay about Salzburg.
About Salzburg, Austria!
Universität Salzburg is located in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Salzburg’s wealth of cultural offerings and proximity to the mountains provide an unusually broad range of leisure-time activities for a town small enough to preserve a village-like atmosphere. Public transportation is excellent and major cities such as Munich and Vienna are only a short train ride away.
Links about Salzburg
Salzburg Tourism
Salzburg City