Support
Do you need help?
Studying is a special phase of life: It opens up new experiences, encounters, creative challenges, and the freedom to shape your own path. It is a time of growth – personally, artistically, and as a human being. But with all these new experiences, uncertainties can arise: moving to a new city or even a new country, feeling lonely, dealing with pressure to perform, struggling with self-doubt, or simply not knowing who to turn to when things get difficult. These feelings are completely normal – and you are not alone.
Whether you’re dealing with mental health challenges, study-related stress, financial worries, discrimination, or questions about your identity – there are support services that offer confidential, free, and non-judgmental assistance. In our brochure you’ll find an overview of internal and external support services – at ABU and in Linz – that are there for you when you need them.
ÖH - Student Association (StuV)
We are the Student Association of the Anton Bruckner University Linz. As StuV, we represent the interests of students vis-à-vis the University Executive Management and are committed to promoting a colorful and fair community. We are the point of contact for suggestions, requests, ideas, and complaints—but we also have all kinds of information, e.g., about events, stays abroad, or what you absolutely must see in Linz.
Ombuds Office
The Ombuds Office provides advice and support to students facing challenges related to their studies, teaching, exams, or administrative matters. It acts as a mediator in conflicts between students and university departments.
Psychological Student Counseling
The Anton Bruckner University, in cooperation with the Psychological Student Counselling Service (PSB) of the Johannes Kepler University Linz, offers students at the Bruckner University the opportunity to receive free, confidential and, if desired, anonymous counselling.
The PSB is a service institution of the Federal Ministry of Science and Research for the psychological support of students and prospective students.
The PSB offers the following services:
- Psychological counselling
- Psychotherapy
- Study choice counselling
- Diagnostic support for personal study choice
- Coaching
- Supervision
Employees of the Psychological Student Advisory Service are not only responsible for study-related problems, personal problems that significantly affect studies also fall under the responsibility of the PSB.
Further support services
Internal Services
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the quality of teaching or the regular evaluations, or if you have any ideas for improving the university, you can also contact Quality Assurance.
External Services
