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MCI is located in the center of Innsbruck offering 5 different campuses; Being part of the Open University Innsbruck concept, MCI and the Innsbruck University share infrastructure like lecture rooms, laboratories, sports facilities and cafeterias.
The MCI collaborates with about 200 partner universities.
All students in Austria are automatically members of the Austrian Student Union (ÖH) and have to pay a mandatory membership fee per semester. Membership in the student union includes an accident and liability insurance on campus. This insurance is different from a regular health, accident and liability insurance, of course, that you should bring yourself. In addition, MCI also charges a small administrative fee, covering some course materials and administrative support.
Both the Austrian Student Union (ÖH) and the administrative fees together make up EUR 50.
- A note on language requirements:
MCI requires students to provide English proficiency test results. TOEFL iBT 75-85; TOEFL pBT 540; IELTS or IELTS Online 5.5-6.0 in academic module.
Alternatively, MCI also offer an online English test free of charge. Details on the online test and the required scores are provided during the application period.
*Students whose native language is English (including French-Canadians) or who are enrolled in a program fully taught in English at their home university are not required to take the online English test.
Accommodation
- As an old university town, Innsbruck offers a wide choice of accommodation in halls of residence, bedsits, flat shares, etc.
- Innsbruck is a very popular city for students. This means that finding accommodation in Innsbruck can be very time consuming and is not always easy. Especially at the beginning of the fall semester. Students usually have to contact multiple housing providers before finding an accommodation.
- Most exchange students book a room in a student dorm via the OeAD. Finding private housing in Innsbruck may be challenging and requires considerable time and effort
to find a flat share or a studio.
Location & Facilities
- Innsbruck is the capital city of Tyrol in western Austria and the fifth-largest city in Austria, With its 35,000 students, the university, conference and Olympic city of Innsbruck is one of the most popular university locations in Europe, with a rich tradition of learning, academic excellence and a vibrant student scene in terms of culture and living facilities, discourse and encounter.
- The MCI offers students an excellent infrastructure with attractive lecture rooms, computer labs, space for group working, and modern research facilities as well as conveniently situated student accommodation, car parking and excellent access by public transport.
- Students also enjoy a unique university setting, with mountains on the doorstep, unbeatable opportunities for sports and leisure activities, and three other countries – Germany, Switzerland and Italy – just a short distance away.
Partner Information
Main Page
Student Exchange Website
Fact Sheet for Incoming Students
Factsheet for Partner
Courses in English
Course Catalogue
English Requirements (check tab on website)