MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®
The MCI links together the best out of science, economy, and consulting to the unique concept of an international Entrepreneurial School®. It stands for international outreach, academic quality, practice orientation, innovation, close cooperation with industry, solution-oriented research and development, first-class infrastructure, a high level of customer and service orientation, and international renown.
MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® combines university, grande école, business school, university of applied sciences, and industry. It represents a strong international brand that successfully provides
academic teaching and training,
solution-oriented research & development,
impactful knowledge transfer, and
innovative start-ups.
Why not study at the top?
Our bachelor’s, master’s, and postgraduate programs provide high quality education. The course contents target all levels of personal development and include state-of-the-art knowledge relevant to both business and society.
Applied & practical research
In close cooperation with loyal sponsors, promoters, and partners, MCI plays a crucial rule in making Innsbruck, Tyrol, and Austria an important hub for scientific dialogue and international collaboration.
MCI brings new energy, enhances the competitiveness of organizations, and contributes significantly to the improvement of business, management, politics, and culture. Emphasizing practical research and development, MCI focuses on boosting innovation in local businesses and maintaining high teaching standards.
What we stand for
We follow the concept of an Entrepreneurial School®, empowering motivated people to achieve outstanding performance. We provide profound academic competence and create innovative know-how transfer within a strong international network.
Quality Teaching
High quality teaching secures our position among the leading academic institutions in the German-speaking area.
Responsibility & Sustainability
We are committed to the responsible use of resources. Our activities contribute to a socially, ecologically, and economically sustainable future.
Innovation
Ongoing innovation forms the basis of our market position and ensures our competitiveness.
Brand
MCI’s brand is internationally renowned and stands for performance, professionality, knowledge, and competence.
International Orientation
Our strong international orientation generates know-how, prestige, and added value for our customers.
Network
Our international network creates a competitive edge and added value for our stakeholders.
Customer & Service Orientation
Our customer and service orientation is exemplary.
Infrastructure
Our excellent infrastructure provides an attractive and stimulating environment.
People & Culture
Our corporate culture thrives on mutual trust, diversity, commitment of our employees, entrepreneurial spirit, and responsibility towards society.
Research, Development & Startups
Our reasearch & development is business-relevant and solution-oriented. Our knowledge transfer enhances the location and competitiveness of companies.
Comprehensive University Innsbruck
The MCI is the main pillar of the "Comprehensive University Innsbruck". This concept, which is unique in Austria, strives to create synergies in a cooperative partnership with the University of Innsbruck for the benefit of all parties and is based on three interacting pillars:
Leopold-Franzens-University Innsbruck
The University of Innsbruck is a public university founded in 1669. It comprises 16 faculties, 27,800 students, and 5,600 staff and faculty members.
MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®
Our 3,500 students profit from our interdisciplinary approach, practical focus, solution-oriented research and development, international orientation, and close collaboration with industry.
Academic institutions & services
The campuses are home to numerous university-related institutions and service facilities, such as libraries, bookstores, restaurants, and cafeterias,