The JKU's diversity strategy marks the beginning of a participative approach to continue creating a dynamic, diversity-oriented academic, learning and work culture, thereby institutionalizing efforts to support diversity. A plurality of convictions, diverse lifestyles, and a colorful workforce regionally strengthen our university. A series of measures divided into five pillars represent our university's commitment to actively supporting diversity.

Click here to learn more about the JKU's 'Diversity Strategy'.

Click here (PDF), opens a file for addresses to contact different counseling services in Upper Austria/Austria relating to single parenthood, disabilities, chronic illnesses, family and parenting support, intersex issues, LGBTIQ*, mobile family support, emergency situations, crises, and long-term care.

The European Commission declared May as Diversity Month in 2020. In an effort to raise awareness about gender equality and its anti-discrimination strategy at all levels at the university, the JKU has been actively involved in the annual initiative since 2022. We want to practice mutual respect and appreciation, whatever one's gender identity might be, along with those who are (or aren't) disabled, and those from Austria or other parts of the world. Together - with our individual strengths and shortcomings - we all make up the JKU. Be it as students, faculty members, or as administrative employees, we want to work towards creating the best possible university for everyone.

Click here for an overview of the growing range of programs and activities: EU Diversity Month.

As part of its “Space for Everyone” initiative, beginning in November 2023, most buildings at the JKU provided easily accessible, gender-neutral restrooms . According to the statistics, approximately 3.3% of the population falls in the gender binary spectrum. As nearly 27,000 people work and study at the JKU, protecting these groups from any type of discrimination has become second nature to the university.

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