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HALL IN TIROL AT A GLANCE

One of Austria’s most beautiful cities lies in the Innsbruck-Land district of the federal state of Tyrol. The city prides itself on being home to the largest preserved historic district in the northern part, even bigger than the one in Innsbruck, which is the capital of this region. The charming city has picturesque streets showing the perfect symbiosis between modern and medieval architecture. In the past the town was famous for its salt production, which is also where the name of the city comes from. Nowadays, Hall in Tirol offers a friendly environment with a vibrant cultural life and leisure activities all year round. The whole state belongs to the temperate climate zone with a predominant alpine mountain weather. Hall in Tirol particularly experiences a rather cold weather during the winter season with short days and temperatures reaching nearly -10 ᵒC in January. Summers on the other hand can be sometimes quite hot with maximum temperatures peaking at 25 ᵒC, however on average they are ranging between 18 ᵒC to 20 ᵒC. Local public transport is serviced by city buses and further reconstructions are to be made in order for a cycle route network to be developed.

Academic Year

Summer Semester: April – September / Winter Semester: October – March

Official Language

German, Italian

Higher Education Institutions

1

Population

13897

Living Costs

950 EUR

STUDYING IN HALL IN TIROL

Regardless of its size, Hall in Tirol offers exceptional higher education through the UMIT – Private University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology. The university is quite new for a higher learning institute being established in 2001, however it has already built up a reputation of a modern health academic research institution. UMIT offers its students a range of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs across four departments divided accordingly to the fields of Nursing Science and Gerontology, Public Health, Psychology and Medical Sciences and Biomedical Computer Science and Mechatronics. All students coming to Hall in Tirol for their studies must look for a comfortable place to live in while studying. This task should not be that challenging if conducted in advance as there the number of rooms and flats in the student residence halls in particular is limited. Alternative housing on the private market is always available, however many students tend to seek for accommodation in a dormitory first. The university campus offers a modern and stylish dormitory located in a quiet and spacious area. Prices for rooms and apartments vary between 340 EUR and 559 EUR per month including bills.

HALL IN TIROL LIFESTYLE

Hall in Tirol is a lovely city that offers more than medieval landmarks and buildings showcasing the 700-year-old history of the town. Students here can attend some of the colorful, traditional festivals and fairs taking place all year round and get to know local culture and people better. The biggest symbol of the city is undoubtedly the Mint Tower from where the whole valley can be seen at a 360 degrees view. Speaking of the valley, the surrounding area around Hall in Tirol must be explored as it offers a unique experience within nature with mountains, rivers and wooded areas. The old town is filled with restaurants and bars where students can dine or have a drink with their friends after a long day at university. Although there might not be such abundance of dance clubs, students often host their own parties at the student residence hall, bringing together almost everyone from the whole dormitory. The modern lifestyle around here also manifests itself in the various shopping opportunities, which are available for everyone. Furthermore, the city is only ten kilometers away from Innsbruck, which is the capital of Tyrol and much larger.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN HALL IN TIROL

Hall in Tirol is fairly smaller in size compared to other cities in Austria which can be a crucial factor when browsing through career opportunities. While studying there are various options for part-time employment – perfect for those who wish to earn some money on the side. The university campus offers positions in the library, shops, canteen or as an assistant in some of the offices on site. Alternatively, young adults can also find work within the city, taking into consideration that they are entitled to both employment with a contract or self-employment as long as neither intervenes with their studies. Legal restrictions might apply depending on one’s nationality. Throughout their studies, young adults will have the chance to engage with different internships in the industrial and commercial enterprises established in Hall in Tirol. In addition, those who are not willing to actively take part in an internship can visit those companies during their open doors days when visitors are allowed to take a look behind the scenes of the working processes. The university Career Service office is also organizing many career events where students can attend and establish connections with representatives of medium-sized and large companies. Those who are interested in the labor market in Hall in Tirol as well as in the rest of Austria can visit the “Career” section on universitaet.com to view detailed information on the current job offers.