Leopold-Franzens-Universität Innsbruck

Founded in 1669, the University of Innsbruck is the largest and most important research and education institution in western Austria.

The University of Innsbruck has one of strongest international foci in its teaching and research amongst universities worldwide. This is demonstrated, amongst others, by the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Ranking, which has listed the University of Innsbruck amongst its top 15 in this category for several years. In addition to the broad range of courses offered by its 16 faculties, the University of Innsbruck also offers many opportunities for scientific discourse with six interdisciplinary research foci (Alpine Space, CMBI – Centre for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck, DiSC – Digital Science Center, Cultural Encounters – Cultural Conflicts, Physics and Scientific Computing). For this reason, it has always been the workplace for numerous eminent scientists.

The University Center Obergurgl, a satellite of the university is located in the Ötztal and houses conference rooms, Alpine research centers, laboratories, sports medicine and much more.

Specials

• Conference rooms in historical as well as top modern buildings
• Central location in Innsbruck
• Excursion to alpine research centers and projects
• Events certified as “Green Events Tirol“

Mobility

Due to its location in the center of Innsbruck, the university is ideally connected to the public transport network. A shuttle can be organized from Munich Airport for larger events.