28 percent more budget

Millions in funding for Salzburg universities

On the occasion of yesterday's inauguration of the new Salzburg University Rector Bernhard Fügenschuh, the federal government has turned on the money tap. The Paris-Lodron University of Salzburg and the Mozarteum University will receive 185 million euros more than before in the coming years.

Governor Wilfried Haslauer (ÖVP) is happy about this: "As a university location, our province can already boast important innovations in the field of life sciences or with the new Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences." Rector Bernhard Fügenschuh, who has just been formally appointed, will have more and also new opportunities.

For him, "these substantial funds, which we will have at our disposal in the coming period, not only open up opportunities for stabilization, but also for strategic development. This will enable us to make targeted investments in forward-looking research projects including infrastructure, improve the quality of our teaching and thus increase the international visibility of the University of Salzburg. The University of Salzburg wants to increase its attractiveness for all members, staff and students."

From 2025 to 2027, the two universities have 852 million euros at their disposal. Here are the key budget figures:

• Paris Lodron University: 620 million euros, an increase of around 135 million euros (27.9 percent).
• Mozarteum University: 232 million euros, an increase of around 50 million euros (27.23 percent)