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COVID-19 Update (4.12.2020):
Distance Learning continues after Christmas Holidays
The restriction of classroom teaching has been extended for the duration of the whole winter semester, due to the development of the Corona situation.
This means that all courses that have been taught in a classroom until 19 October 2020, will continue in distance learning.
Exceptions:
- Laboratory and practical sports exercises can take place in coordination with course leaders
- Work on Master and Bachelor theses will continue as normal
- Library: Reading halls and media loaning services will remain open until further notice
- Most of the International Office staff members continue working from home.
- The International Relations Department will stay closed.
- Coming in is possible only in very urgent cases and by prior appointment with your programme coordinator!
- Join our online consultation hours online via WEBEX Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 - 11 am (no meetings offered on 8 December and from 24.12. - 06.01.2021).
- You can contact us by email or phone.
Read here Prof. Henrik Lehnert's, the University of Salzburg Rector, current Statement.
Further updates will be published on the University of Salzburg and office website.
We ask for your understanding and support.
Students and staff planning travels to Salzburg/Austria or from Salzburg to other countries should stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak and may behave as recommended by national, local authorities.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
More information:
If you have recently been travelling or are concerned, you may have symptoms, please stay at home and avoid contact with others.
Please call 1450 or use this link to guide you on next steps: www.sozialministerium.at/en.html
Please stay informed on the measures put in place by the Austrian authorities to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. These might change due to the development of the current situation! Therefore, check the COVID-19 info news channels regularly: https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/
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Information with regard to future exchange activities:
Applications/Nominations of mobilities to the University of Salzburg during the next academic year a will be accepted - with regard to current COVID-19 measures.
The University of Salzburg Executive Board is considering implementing a mixture of on-site and distance learning. Details about how the courses will be held can be found in the course catalogue of the relevant departments: https://online.uni-salzburg.at/plus_online/webnav.ini
- Please read our FAQs for Incoming and Outgoing Students (will be updated as soon as possible)
Please take the recommendations issued by the University of Salzburg Board into account and keep yourself informed by checking the homepage/emails regularly.
Orientation Week for Erasmus and Exchange Students
Preparation
Information regarding semester dates and courses is available here:
Between Admission and Arrival in Salzburg
After receipt of your admission letter you should:
- Apply for housing (housing service of the Austrian Exchange Service, OeAD),
- Complete the online pre-registration with the University
- Research entry and residence requirements in Austria. Plan to arrive in Salzburg early so you can take care of all the formalities by the first day of classes. It is a good idea to arrive two weeks before the semester starts.
After Arrival in Salzburg
After your arrival in Salzburg, you should move into your temporary or permanent housing. Next, you should come to the International Relations Office. To finalize the registration process you'll need the admission letter, an Incoming Status Form (issued by the International Office in Salzburg) and your passport.
