Paris Lodron University of Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria
"A baroque university city with six faculties and 40 master's programmes"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#650 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months
About Paris Lodron University of Salzburg
The Paris Lodron University of Salzburg (PLUS) was founded in 1622 and re-established in 1962. It has six faculties, about 18,000 students and around 90 study programmes, including 40 master's programmes, some taught entirely in English. Its buildings are in Salzburg's old town and the modern UniPark. PLUS is a member of the CIVIS European university alliance.
Rankings & Recognition
#650
Ranked #650 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#572 in QS 2027, a rise of 78 places).
Accreditations & Memberships
Public university, Austria
CIVIS alliance member
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
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Key Facts
1622
Founded
About 18,000
Total Students
6
Faculties
40
Master's Programmes
Popular Programs
Law
Humanities
Natural Sciences
Data Science
European Union Studies
Materials Science
Application Details
Application Route
Online via PLUS portal
Intakes
October, March
Non-EU Master Winter
10 August
Non-EU Master Summer
10 January
Standardized Test Requirements
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English-taught master's
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English proof required |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Student residence permit (Austria)
Post-Study Work
12 months job-seeking permit
Green Card Pathway
Red-White-Red Card
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
24%
Placement Ratio
12 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Staff — Around 2,800
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
PLUS has buildings in the historic old town of Salzburg, in Nonntal and Freisaal, and at the modern UniPark.
Campus Details
6
faculties
about
18000 students
2800
staff
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Student residences and private flats
Dining
University canteens (Mensa) and cafes
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
University sports
ESN events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
About 18,000
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (non-EU) / semester
EUR 726.72
Student union fee / semester
EUR 26.20
Intakes & Deadlines
PLUS admits students for the winter semester (October) and summer semester (March). Non-EU master's applicants use a special admission period that ends on 10 August (winter) or 10 January (summer).
Scholarships at Paris Lodron University of Salzburg
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
School-leaving certificate valid for university entry and German proof for German-taught programmes.
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree, and for non-EU applicants a letter showing they can enter the same master's at home.
English Proficiency
English-taught master's
English proof requiredRequired Documents
Passport copy
School leaving certificate / degree
Academic transcripts
Language proof (German / English)
Motivation letter
CV
Passport photo
Application form
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme on plus.ac.at and check its teaching language.
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Check admission rules
Check language level, deadlines and any admission procedure.
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Apply online
Submit the online application with your documents.
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Admission decision
Wait for the admission decision from the admissions office.
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Enrol & pay fees
Pay the semester tuition (EUR 726.72 for non-EU) and the student union fee.
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Residence permit
Apply for the Austrian student residence permit, then arrive and register.
Campus & Location
PLUS has buildings in the historic old town of Salzburg, in Nonntal and Freisaal, and at the modern UniPark.
Master's
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Master's
Data Science
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Master's
European Union Studies
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Master's
Copernicus Master in Digital Earth
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