The Department of Social and International Affairs is responsible for social policy as well as support and advice for structurally disadvantaged people. It is the point of contact for grants, subsidies, scholarships, insurance and other matters.

Area of Responsibility:
1.  Advice on study matters
2. Information for first semester students
3.  Advice on scholarships, family and housing benefits
4. ÖH student insurance
5.  Allocation of the social fund of the University of Art and Design Linz ÖH
6.  Allocation of the tuition fee subsidy
7. Advice on studying with children
8. Advice on mental health

The social fund for students of the University of Art and Design Linz is intended to support students who are in precarious situations with a one-off payment. The tuition fee subsidy, awarded by the University Representation of the University of Art and Design Linz, is used to refund the tuition fees paid under certain conditions, provided that these are not refunded by other bodies