Health during your studies
Source: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/studying-healthily/ Parent: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission-procedure/
An overview of all services related to balanced nutrition, physical activity and mental health – especially for students. Whether you are looking for a sports course, cafeteria tips or help during stressful periods of study, this website provides information to help you stay healthy, focused and balanced throughout your studies. The range of services will be updated continuously.
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- VU Running as the key to better performance at university
- VU Info
- Lecture series „Health in Society“
- Ringvorlesung Text
- Exercise in everyday student life
- Balanced nutrition
- Mental strength
- Fördergeber EN
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"Health" in the course catalogue
### The extension curriculum ‘Health literacy and empowerment for students’.
This extension curriculum helps you develop practical skills in health promotion and sustainable nutrition, physical activity and mental health, and supports you in making self-determined, health-related decisions.
### VU Running as the key to better performance at university
To deepen evidence-based knowledge of training planning and optimal nutrition, and to gain practical experience together
The course is aimed at both beginners and experienced runners, regardless of their individual level of experience.
### Lecture series „Health in Society“
As part of the lecture series, we will be presenting a talk entitled “Healthy Campus Life: Focus on student health” on 9 June 2026.
Exercise in everyday student life
Whether you cycle to university, take a sports course at the University Sports Institute or simply take the stairs – even small activities support your well-being and health.
USI sports courses
Discover a wide range of sports courses – from yoga to volleyball.
Click here to discover the offers
Did you know?
Just five minutes of exercise in green spaces reduce stress and negative moods.
Midday slump? How to stay awake (English subtitles)
Balanced nutrition
Strengthen your everyday student life with small, conscious decisions about nutrition.
Did you know?
Eating a small handful of nuts every day can have a positive effect on heart health.
Smart breakfast ideas for everyday student life (English subtitles)
Vegetarian and vegan cafeterias
Vegetarian and vegan dishes are available daily at two locations at the University of Vienna.
Blog post
From master´s thesis to optimised nutrition
In this post, student Denny explains how to eat healthier in everyday student life.
Mental strength
Well-being starts in the mind. Strategies to strengthen resilience and focus on studying can help.
How can I strengthen my resilience?
Tips and tricks for dealing with stressful periods of study can be found on the blog.
Strategies for greater decision-making skills
Decisiveness, control over your own reactions and more.
Psychological counselling for students
Support through psychological counselling and psychotherapeutic methods.