Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg

The University of Salzburg, with nearly 15,000 students and 2,700 staff in research, teaching, and administration, is the largest educational institution in the Salzburg region. Originally founded in 1622, it was dissolved in 1810 and re-established in 1962. Today, it offers a wide range of academic programs and plays a leading role in promoting values such as inclusion and environmental protection.

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Homepage of the Department of Geography and Geology

Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg

Research Focus of the Department of Geography

Human Geography: Development Geography; Social Geography; Economic Geography

Physical Geography and Landscape Ecology: Urban Ecology and Ecosystem Management; Applied Geomorphology and Alpine Natural Hazards

Supplementary Studies: GIS; Global Studies; Migration Studies

Teacher Training: Didactics of Geography & Economics; Focus Areas: Geomedia & Environmental Education

Teaching Focus

Cities, Population, Region
Transport Planning
Urban Ecosystems / Urban Biodiversity
Remote Sensing and Software Development

Information for ERASMUS Students

Number of Erasmus Places: 1 (1–2 semesters; Bachelor’s and Master’s level)
Language Requirements: B2 English
Semester Dates: Winter Semester: Early October to late January; Summer Semester: Early March to late June
Once the nomination process is completed, Erasmus students will receive a registration link.
English-Taught Courses in Geography: Yes
English-Taught Degree Program: MSc Applied Geoinformatics
Erasmus Student Homepage
Course Catalogue
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