The Buddy Network matches international students with local students to help make the start in Salzburg easier, more welcoming, and more connected. Our program brings together students from different cultural backgrounds and supports incoming students as they adjust to life in Salzburg. Local buddies help international students find their way around university life, including platforms such as PLUS Online and Studo, and offer practical guidance on topics like public transportation, everyday life, and settling into a new environment.

During the semester, participants can also join 5–6 group events, such as...

• orientation activities
• a cultural sensitivity workshop for local buddies
• pub crawls
• karaoke nights
• lake visits or hikes
• game nights etc.

You can join the Buddy Network either as an international buddy or as a local buddy. To become a local buddy, you should:

• have lived in Salzburg for at least one year
• be fluent in English

As a local buddy, you receive 6 ECTS as compensation.

The matching process begins around 3-4 weeks before the semester starts, so keep your eyes peeled for the invitation emails!