Health Services for Students

In addition to various subjects embedded in the curriculum, the University Mozarteum supports the long-term physical and mental well-being of its students with additional offerings such as individual coaching and collaborations with external organizations. Elective courses and a rotating selection of programs offered by the Career Center also address these topics from multiple angles.

Working with professionals from the fields of medicine, psychology, bodywork, and physiotherapy, the emphasis is placed especially on prevention.

The focus is on maintaining health and well-being, to proactively counteract and sustainably prevent occupational illnesses.

When: Appointments are held as one-on-one sessions and can be arranged individually throughout the semester.

Where: In person in Salzburg or Innsbruck

Who: Elisabeth Grain – Bernhard Hagspiel – Hanna Keßeler – Karoline Renner – Barbara Rosanelli-Graif

Registration: Please contact the respective coach directly via email. Details on which expert best suits your needs can be found on our website.

Through the Institute for Coaching & Career, students can access individual 60-minute coaching sessions in addition to the curricular offerings related to health prevention. These sessions provide personalized approaches to mental and physical health, stress management, and stage presence. Personal advice is also available on concert preparation, overuse injuries, pain when playing, effective practice techniques, relaxation methods, and everything necessary for a healthy, professional life as an artist.

This offer is freely available to all students; however, as the number of sessions is limited, each person may attend up to three coaching sessions.

When: Individual appointments throughout the semester

Where: Online or in-person (Salzburg)

Who: Franziska Wallner

Registration: franziska.wallner@moz.ac.at

In both private and professional life, we regularly encounter situations that challenge us—studying, applying for jobs, starting a career, dealing with new experiences, etc. These can create imbalance and the need for conversations.

This offer provides space to discuss your personal concerns in individual sessions. Topics may include:

• Managing stress and overwhelm
• Talking through worries
• Handling conflicts
• Support with career orientation
• Or any other current life challenges

Additionally, you can receive help finding the appropriate point of contact for more specialized support.

When: Individual appointments throughout the semester

Where: Online or in-person (Salzburg)

Who: Claudia Haitzmann

Registration: claudia.haitzmann@moz.ac.at

Studying with a disability or chronic illness can present unique challenges. The disability representative supports affected students before and during their studies with counseling and tailored solutions developed together based on individual needs.

Possible support includes:

• Assistance with admission and academic exams (e.g., by agreeing on alternative exam formats)
• Information on financial aid and legal frameworks
• Mediation in academic-related issues
• Help with architectural/accessibility barriers
• Adapted study materials for blind or visually impaired students

Individual technical and personal assistance

When: Individual appointments throughout the semester

Where: Online or in-person (Innsbruck)

Who: Isabel Gabbe

Registration: isabel.gabbe@moz.ac.at

In these sessions, you can discuss your individual concerns, such as:

• Prevention and health maintenance
• Physical and mental strain
• Instrument-specific complaints

When: Weekly during the semester (see Career Center program)

Where: Salzburg and Innsbruck

Who: Brigitte Jakob (Salzburg), Julia Plainer / Denise Luttenberger (Innsbruck)

Registration: career@moz.ac.at

Course fee: €40 for students

Elective course: 1 ECTS / 1 contact hour

Using exercises from yoga and other Eastern traditions in combination with Western training methods, this course teaches you how to better navigate demanding phases of daily life and ease performance anxiety before concerts or exams.

Learn how to:

• Strengthen, mobilize, and stretch the body
• Balance muscular and postural imbalances
• Release physical and mental blockages
• Practice breathing techniques
• Improve mindfulness and concentration
• Gain relaxation and calm through meditation

When: Weekly during the semester (see Career Center program)

Where: Salzburg

Who: Simone Irmer

Registration: career@moz.ac.at

Course fee: €40 for students

Elective course: 1 ECTS / 1 contact hour

This group course explores anatomical and physiological relationships necessary for natural posture and efficient use of the instrument or voice. Through practical exercises, you will improve posture, technique, grip security, intonation, breathing, vocal control, movement, and performance ability. The instrument and voice are regularly incorporated into the sessions.

Focus areas:

• Functional bodywork related to instrument and voice
• Becoming more aware of and effectively using your body
• Correcting postural issues and tension
• Easy exercises for daily practice

Die Psychologische Studierendenberatung hilft bei der Wahl und dem Beginn des Studiums, unterstützt bei der Persönlichkeitsentfaltung und berät bei studienbezogenen und persönlichen Problemen. An den Standorten Salzburg und Innsbruck stehen allen Studierenden folgende Angebote kostenlos zur Verfügung:

• Psychologische Beratung
• Persönliche Beratung
• Studienwahlberatung
• Diagnostische Hilfen zur persönlichen Studienwahlentscheidung
• Coaching
• Supervision
• Workshopantebote zu unterschiedlichen Themen

Alle weiteren Informationen sind auf der Website unter www.studierendenberatung.at

zu finden.

Die Kontaktaufnahme erfolgt direkt per Email oder telefonisch:

Standort Innsbruck:

Email: Psycholog-Studentenberatung@uibk.ac.at / Tel. +43 512 507 39601

Standort Salzburg:

Email: psb.sbg@sbg.ac.at / Tel. +43 662 8044 6500