Diversity

The perception and recognition of diversity are key fundamental values of the University of Vienna. Diversity expands the ways we think and act and is therefore an important asset to society. Therefore, the University of Vienna is committed to promote diversity.

Mission statement of the University of Vienna

"Students and staff of the University of Vienna form a community of people with different characteristics such as age and gender, social and geographical origin, internationality and people with disabilities. They are characterised by different life situations, experiences, views and competences. The University of Vienna sees this diversity as an asset. The University respects and supports transgender and intersex people within the scope of its possibilities. University members treat one another with mutual respect and understanding for each other’s differences. They avoid any behaviour which runs counter to this principle. Appreciation of diversity is a task which the University of Vienna accepts as a matter of course..."
(Source: University of Vienna 2025 Development Plan, p. 58)