Quick Summary
Since 1622, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg has been one of Austria's prominent publics, based in Salzburg. Ranked #685 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 18000 students including 38% from outside Austria. Known for strengths in Theology, Law, Life Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 75%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Combines a centuries-old academic tradition with a modern, research-led environment in one of the world's most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage cities.
Subject Strengths
TheologyLawLife SciencesGeographyGeoinformaticsPolitical Science
Founded1622
TypePublic
Total Students18000
Intl Students38%
Faculty Ratio15
CampusUrban/Distributed
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsSalzburger Landeskliniken (SALK)
AccreditationAgency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#685
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#701-800
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor,Master,Doctorate,Teacher Training
Programs
Doctorate in Humanities,Doctorate in Natural Sciences,Doctorate in Law,Doctorate in Theology,Doctorate in Medical Sciences
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Z_GIS - Department of Geoinformatics,Salzburg Centre of European Union Studies (SCEUS),Interdisciplinary Centre for Medieval Studies
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate75%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · September 5
SPRINGApplication Deadline · February 5
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
For non-EU students, initiate the document legalization and residence permit process at least 6 months in advance.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€1,453/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€11,400/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€1,453/yr
per year · EUR
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€12,853/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableErasmus+,Austrian Database for Scholarships (grants.at),Performance-based Scholarship
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor,Master,Doctorate,Teacher Training programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Geoinformatics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Communication Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Biology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
Not Available
Average Salary After Graduation
Not Available
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
Red BullPalfingerWüstenrotSalzburg AG
Notable Alumni
Benita Ferrero-Waldner,Franz-Werner Tegethoff,Gabi Burgstaller
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
University Sports Institute (USI) Salzburg,Rif Sports Center
Student Clubs
Austrian Students' Union (ÖH),Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Salzburg,Salzburg University Choir
Library Resources
University Library Salzburg (UB),Main Library,Faculty Libraries
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,ISEP,Joint Study Programs,Utokyo Exchange
Summer Programs
Salzburg International Summer Academy of Fine Arts,Summer School for European Private Law