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Welcome@Tirol

We cordially welcome you to the Medical University of Innsbruck! We are glad that you have joined our team.
To make your start at the Medical University of Innsbruck and your arrival in Tyrol as easy as possible for you and your family, we offer a wide range of support services.
In this brochure, we‘ve compiled the most important information for you, from the Welcome Service Tirol and visa requirements to language and sports courses. We‘re happy to answer any questions you may have.

We wish you a successful start!

Arriving in Tyrol

Welcome Service Tirol
The Welcome Service Tirol supports new employees in quickly settling in Tyrol and our university. The initiative offers valuable assistance with finding accommodation, dealing with administrative matters, language courses, and many other organizational matters.
The service is primarily aimed at people who are new to Tyrol and supports them in their transition into the region‘s professional and social life.

For more information, see this link.

The Tyrolean Provincial Government has published the brochure Tirol für Ankommende (Tyrol for New Arrivals) in various languages, which provides useful information about Austria and Tyrol.

Austrian Business Agency GmbH
The Austrian Business Agency (ABA) is a subsidiary of the Federal Ministry of Labor and Economic Affairs. The WORK in AUSTRIA department advises and supports qualified professionals and their families on living and working in Austria.

Immigration-Guide
(Information on residence permits, integration of families, etc.)

Personal-Guide
(Everything about life in Austria, e.g. social insurance, banking matters, driving license, job search, etc.)

Research in Austria
(Research in Austria: different residence options, tax benefits for incoming scientists and researchers, etc.)

Visa and Residence Permit
Persons from countries outside the EU and EEA (except Switzerland) require a special visa or residence permit to enter and stay in Austria. The type of visa or residence permit required depends on how long they are staying and why they are coming to Austria.
Stays of up to 6 months – a Visa is issued for this.
• Length of stay up to 90 days: Visum C – Erwerb (obtaining a C visa)
• Length of stay 91 days to 6 months: Visum D –Erwerb (obtaining a D visa)

Stays longer than 6 months – an Aufenthaltstitel (a residence permit) is required.
The type of residence permit required depends on how long you intend to stay and the reason for your stay – for example, for employment, as a researcher, or for a Red-White-Red Card. The visa and residence permit must be submitted to the Human Resources department in a timely manner. Please note that a processing time of two weeks should be observed. When hiring individuals from third countries, all legal requirements for employment must be met.

Proof of infection protection
If you will be working in the clinical setting, Tirol Kliniken requires proof of infection protection for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella.

Tax Benefits for Incoming Scientists and Researchers
Highly qualified scientists and researchers from abroad can apply for tax relief, if certain requirements are met. This is intended to avoid additional tax burdens. There is also the option of receiving a tax allowance for relocation (influx tax allowance).
For detailed information, see the website of the Federal Ministry.

Housing and Living´

Apartment search
Regarding your apartment search, here is a selection of housing exchanges and virtual marketplaces for real estate that can help you finding accommodation:
• Tiroler Tageszeitung immo.tt.com
• Online Immowelt
• ÖH Wohnungsbörse
• willhaben.at/iad/immobilien

Temporary living
• Kolpinghaus Innsbruck (Catholic guest house)
• Exchanges of the Austrian Student Union (ÖH)
• Short-term rental
• Short-term living

Registration of residence and registration certificate
Please note: If your new residence is in Tyrol, you must report this to the relevant municipal authority within three working days. In Innsbruck, the Innsbruck City Council (Stadtmagistrat) at the Town Hall (Rathaus) is responsible for this; in all other Tyrolean municipalities, the respective municipal office (Gemeindeamt) is responsible.
EU citizens must apply for a registration certificate concerning their stay in Austria within four months after entering Austria.
For detailed information, see the website of the Federal Ministry.

Tenancy agreement and tenancy law
If you need information and advice on concluding a rental agreement, we can recommend the following institutions:
• Chamber of Labour
• Tenants Association
• Tenant Protection Association
• Consumer Information Association

Bank account
Upon presentation of your employee card, some banks offer discounted rates for your salary account. Details can be found on the website of the works council: under the heading of “Firmenrabatte” (company discounts).

Work and family
Do you have any questions about childcare or balancing work and family? Then it is worth taking a look at the website of the Work-Family Compatibility Department that is part of the Coordination Office for Equality, Women’s Advancement and Diversity.
There you will find a wealth of helpful information, e.g. contact points and information for working parents, company kindergarten, holiday care or childcare in case of illness.

International kindergartens and schools
• Kindervilla
• Innsbruck Elementary School
• Akademisches Gymnasium Innsbruck (Academic high school)
• COLE – International School
• International School Kufstein Tirol

Corporate health management
Sports courses are an excellent opportunity to make new contacts. As an employee of the Medical University of Innsbruck, you benefit from discounted rates for all courses at the University Sports Institute Innsbruck (USI).
In addition, the Medical University of Innsbruck offers a comprehensive and constantly growing range of corporate health management services that specifically promote your health and well-being.

Benefits
Take advantage of the opportunity and benefit from the numerous advantages of the Medical University of Innsbruck. On our Benefit website you will find over 35 different benefits – and the range is constantly being expanded!

Language and Intergration

Language Courses
Language courses can help you feel at home in Tyrol and make new contacts.

German courses:
• Economic Development Institute (WIFI)
• inlingua Innsbruck
• Community College (VHS Tirol)
• Language centre at the University of Innsbruck (isi)
• Support via Welcome Service Tirol

English courses:
• Economic Development Institute (WIFI)
• Vocational Training Institute (BFI Tirol)
• Inlingua Innsbruck
• Community College (VHS Tirol)
• Training and further education at the Med Uni Innsbruck
• Language centre at the University of Innsbruck (isi)

Job boards
If family members are looking for a job in Tyrol, we recommend the following job portals:
• Career homepage of the Med Uni Innsbruck
• Job board of the University of Innsbruck
• Austrian Student Union (ÖH)
• Karriere.at
• Jobs TT
• Tiroler Jobs
• HeyJobs
• Euraxess
• LinkedIn
• Austrian Employment Service (AMS)

Social Security

ASVG-Insurance
When you are employed at the Medical University of Innsbruck, you are automatically insured under the ASVG (General Social Insurance Act), and your close relatives can usually also be insured. This compulsory insurance is comprehensive (= health, accident, and pension insurance).

E-Card
You will receive a personal e-card from your health insurance company to identify yourself to doctors and hospitals. The e-card must include a photo and is non- transferable. You submit the photo in person to an official registration office, and the e-card will then be sent to you by mail.
How to submit the photo.

EU Pension
All insurance periods acquired in an EU member state are fully recognized in Austria. If you move to Austria, the Pension Insurance Institution (PVA) is responsible for you. For questions about your entire pension, please contact the PVA.

The pension fund commitment of the Medical University of Innsbruck
In addition to the statutory pension provision, you will also receive an additional pension (enshrined in the collective agreement) from the Medical University of Innsbruck (pension fund commitment).

Contact Persons

Intern

Human Resources Development
Human Resources Department
personalentwicklung@i-med.ac.at
+43 512 9003 - 71770

Work and Family
Coordination Office for Equality, Woman’s Advancement and Diversity
vereinbarkeit@i-med.ac.at
+43 512 9003 - 71854 oder - 71857

Tax Benefits for Incoming Scientists and Researchers
Personnel Accounting | Human Resources Department
personalverrechnung@i-med.ac.at
+43 512 9003 - 71075

Extern

Welcome Service Tirol
julia.kueng@standort-tirol.at
susanne.pedarning@standort-tirol.at
m +43 676 843 101 237
t +43 512 576262 237