Rectorate

The Rectorate leads the university and represents it externally. It is responsible for the performance of all tasks not assigned to other bodies in the current version of the Universities Act 2002, Federal Law Gazette I no 120/2002 as amended. Among the Rectorate’s responsibilities are, in particular, the tasks specified in section 22 (1), clauses 1-17 of the Universities Act 2002. In accordance with section 23 (1) of the Universities Act 2002, the Rector is the Chair of the Rectorate and is its spokesperson.

The Rectorate informs the University Council and the Senate in a comprehensive and timely manner about all matters that are likely to have considerable influence on the future development of the university.

The Rectorate is made up of the Rector, the Vice-Rector for Research & International Affairs, the Vice-Rector for Education & Diversity and the Vice-Rector for Transfer, Cooperation & Continuing Education.

The Rectorate is supported in the fulfilment of its tasks by the extended management.