The Medical University of Innsbruck is one of the largest facilities that connects basic- and clinical research in Austria. The range of studies covers human medicine and molecular medicine and offers access to state-of-the-art research and core facilities. In addition, the location in the ‚Heart of the Alps‘ offers an international flair and a wide range of outdoors activities with a high quality standard of living.

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Moving to a new place can be difficult sometimes. To make sure you have a smooth start in Innsbruck, we’ve collected some useful information for you.

The government is closely monitoring the Coronavirus situation in Austria and introducing measures where needed. Please always check both Austrian and your home country’s regulations before travelling.

In general, you are required to keep a minimum distance of 2 m (6.5 ft) to people from other households. FFP2 masks are required in shops, museums, libraries, on public transport and in other public spaces.

>>> more information on the current regulations in Austria (www.Austria.info)
>>> Tyrolean Coronavirus info page (www.tirol.gv.at)

corona testIng stations

Tyrol provides several screening stations in all districts. Also, more than 900 registered doctors offer free testing (please make sure to call the medical practice to make an appointment before going there).

You can also make an appointment at the local screening stations online at https://tiroltestet.leitstelle.tirol/ (unfortunately, the page available in German, only).

If you cannot keep your appointment, please cancel it by calling the hotline 1450.

Important: Please note that all those testing possibilities are available only for people without symptoms. Suspected infection cases or contact persons of positively tested persons are not allowed to go there and should call the Coronavirus Hotline 1450 instead.

Important Phone Numbers
  • 1450 health advise hotline – if you have genuine symptoms (please dial „+43 1450“ if you call from a mobile network outside of Austria)
  • 0800-555621 AGES Hotline (Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety) for general information
  • 0800-808030 Tyrolean Care Hotline (relation to 24-hour care and looking after family members)

Founded in 1946, The Austrian National Union of Students‚ federal body of Representatives is the legal representative of all students to the competent ministries.

Especially the website of the Tyrolean ÖH representatives offers a lot of useful information for students in Innsbruck. Even though the webpage is available in German language only, in particular both the ÖH job portal and the ÖH accommodation portal are very useful tools if you are looking for a side job or a new apartement.

  • 122   fire brigade
  • 133   police
  • 144   medical ambulance
  • 112   European emergency hotline




    other important phone numbers can be found here

If you are interested in learning German, you can apply for a course at the language center of the Leopold-Franzens-University (LFU) Innsbruck. The center offers different courses during the semester as well as blocked summer courses.

Also, there are some private institutions offering certified language courses in different levels:

For people working in Austria it’s mandatory to have a national health insurance which covers most of the costs for medical treatment, medication and hospital stays. Your employer will register you there automatically and you will receive an e-card which you have to bring to all your doctor’s appointments.

If you want to visit a doctor, you should call there to make an appointment first. Also, make sure that the doctor of your choice has a contract with your health insurance company, otherwise you will have to pay the amount by yourself (even though a part of it might be refunded by your health insurance company afterwards). Additionally, you can also take out private health insurance which covers more of the costs.

emergency services

In case of an emergency, you can also visit the University Clinic – State Hospital of Innsbruck, In ugent cases please call the emergency ambulance under the number 144 or the European emergency hotline under the number 112 (both without area code).

Also, please note that on weekends and on holidays there are always emegency services available for general health issues and also for dental emergency treatments.

Even though pharmacies are open accordingly to the regular shop opening hours, they also provide an emergengy service during the night hours and weekends.

The Austrian opening hours are regulated by law. Shops are closed in the evening/night hours. Most of the grocery stores are open on working days from approx. Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 6:00 PM (or longer) and on Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, on some dayx of theThe retail trade is closed on Sunday and on weekdays in the evening. Usually, only smaller stores have a lunch break.

Some bakeries and tourist shops are open on Sundays, too. Restaurants, museums and other services such as hairdressers have individual days of rest. Please inform yourself about the opening hours before your visit.

Innsbruck provides a large network of public transfer operated by the IVB (Innsbrucker Verkehrsbetriebe). To use bus or tram within the city area, you have to buy a ticket. You can purchase them directly from the driver, but it’s recommended to buy a day ticket/an eight-trip ticket in advance from the vending machines at the bus stops or in tobacco shops/kiosks, as they are cheaper.

The IVB offers different tariff models and discounted semester tickets for students, so it’s worthwile to compare the prices.

If you live outside the city center, you might need another ticket which also covers the surrounding communities. The Verkehrsverbund Tirol (VVT) provides tickets for different regions (fare zones) in Tyrol and also an annual ticket for the whole Tyrol region.

Once you have arrived at your new living address in Innsbruck, you have to register at the resident’s registration office within three days at the town hall („Stadtmagistrat“).

The detailed registration steps and a list of all required documents including the registration form can be found here. Please note that you can only register your residence once you have a valid rental contract for your apartment and the registration form signed by your landlord.