COVID-19 information about university operations

This website provides updates on university operation for students, visitors and employees. Our university should continue to be a safe place to study and work. For this reason, no students, visitors or staff who have tested positive for coronavirus – regardless of their symptoms – should come to the university. 

 COVID-19 hygiene rules and rules of conduct

Wearing a face mask is recommended
It is strongly recommended to wear an FFP2 face mask in all university buildings.

Wash your hands
Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly with soap and water or with alcohol hand sanitiser.

Respiratory hygiene
Cover your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue or the crook of your arm when coughing or sneezing.

Open the windows regularly and sanitise work areas
Open the windows regularly and use disinfectant to clean workstations or equipment that are being used by more than one person.

Avoid using the lifts
Do not use lifts, if possible, or use them alone. Recommendation: FFP2 face mask.

In the event of a suspected COVID-19 infection
Call the hotline 1450, go home and/or stay at home. Notify the University in case of a suspected or confi rmed COVID-19 infection:

- Students: studieren.univie.ac.at/en/studying-exams/studying-on-site.

- Employees: service desk.

In general, adhere to the principle of staying at home when sick.