Paris Lodron University Salzburg PLUS is the largest educational institution in Salzburg with almost 18,000 students and around 2,900 employees in research, teaching and administration. The University is an integral part of both cultural and economic life, and is a meeting point for teachers and students, academia and the local community. The name of our university reflects its founding by Prince Archbishop Paris Lodron in 1622. Since its re-establishment in 1962, the University of Salzburg has become a modern and vibrant university. Many of the University’s facilities are housed in some architecturally breath-taking buildings in Salzburg’s city centre. The University of Salzburg offers a wide spectrum of educational opportunities.