University of Salzburg

About

Paris Lodron University Salzburg (PLUS) is the largest educational institution in Salzburg with almost 18,000 students and around 2,900 employees in research, teaching and administration. The University is an integral part of both cultural and economic life, and is a meeting point for teachers and students, academia and the local community. The name of our university reflects its founding by Prince Archbishop Paris Lodron in 1622. Since its re-establishment in 1962, the University of Salzburg has become a modern and vibrant university.

Many of the University’s facilities are housed in some architecturally breath-taking buildings in Salzburg’s city centre. The Faculties in Freisaal and UNIPARK in Nonntal make up the modern university campus. Further locations include those in Itzling and Rif, as well as further afield in Linz, Krems and Vienna.

The University of Salzburg offers a wide spectrum of educational opportunities. Students can choose from 30 different degree programmes. They are divided into Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD and diploma programmes. Students are free to choose their own focus areas and can add supplementary courses in various disciplines. In addition, the University of Salzburg offers numerous part-time University Programmes for Further Education, some of which are run together with other educational institutions.

Sustainability at Paris Lodron University Salzburg 

Paris Lodron University Salzburg (PLUS) places sustainability at the heart of its mission, embedding ecological, social, and economic responsibility across research, teaching, and campus life. The university promotes interdisciplinary approaches to address pressing global challenges and fosters a culture of critical thinking, innovation, and collaboration. Students and staff are encouraged to engage actively with sustainability, from academic inquiry to community partnerships. In alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), PLUS is committed to shaping a resilient and inclusive future, ensuring its knowledge and actions contribute meaningfully to sustainable development locally and globally.

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Sustainability and development are amongst the guiding principles of PLUS. Learn more here.