# ITU – Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria
**Wikidata**: [Q115669377](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q115669377)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/itu-interdisciplinary-transformation-university-austria

## Summary
ITU – Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria is an interdisciplinary transformation university founded in 2022, located at Johannes Kepler University Linz in Austria. The institution combines educational and research functions and is also known as Institute of Digital Sciences Austria (ISDA) and IT:U.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 2022
- Located at Johannes Kepler University Linz in Linz, Austria
- Stefanie Lindstaedt has been the director/manager since 2023
- Also known as Institute of Digital Sciences Austria (ISDA), IT:U, TU Linz, and Technische Universität Linz
- Official website is https://it-u.at/ (available in English)
- Classified as an educational institution, research institute, and institute of technology
- Has ROR ID 03jzk4720

## FAQs
### Q: When was ITU – Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria established?
A: ITU – Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria was established in 2022.

### Q: Who leads ITU – Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria?
A: Stefanie Lindstaedt has served as the director/manager of ITU since 2023.

### Q: What is ITU's relationship to Johannes Kepler University Linz?
A: ITU is physically located at Johannes Kepler University Linz in Linz, Austria.

### Q: What alternative names does ITU – Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria use?
A: ITU is also known as Institute of Digital Sciences Austria (ISDA), IT:U, TU Linz, and Technische Universität Linz.

## Why It Matters
ITU – Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria represents a recent development in Austria's higher education landscape, established specifically to foster interdisciplinary approaches to transformation challenges. As both an educational institution and research institute, it serves as a bridge between academic learning and practical innovation in digital sciences. The university's integration with Johannes Kepler University Linz positions it within an established academic ecosystem while maintaining a distinct focus on transformation-oriented research and education. Its founding in 2022 indicates a strategic response to contemporary educational and research needs, particularly in digital technologies and interdisciplinary approaches to complex problems.

## Notable For
- Recent founding (2022) making it a new addition to Austria's higher education institutions
- Unique interdisciplinary approach combining educational and research functions
- Alternative name "Institute of Digital Sciences Austria" (ISDA) highlighting specialization in digital sciences
- Integration with Johannes Kepler University Linz while maintaining institutional autonomy
- Distinction as both an educational institution and research institute in its classification

## Body
### Basic Information
- Full name: ITU – Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria
- ROR ID: 03jzk4720
- Located at: Johannes Kepler University Linz
- Geographic location: Linz, Austria
- Coordinates: Latitude 48.337222, Longitude 14.317778
- Founded: 2022
- Website: https://it-u.at/ (available in English)

### Leadership and Organization
- Current Director/Manager: Stefanie Lindstaedt (since 2023)
- Position established: 2023

### Classification and Identity
- Type: Educational institution
- Type: Research institute
- Type: Institute of technology
- Also known as:
  - Institute of Digital Sciences Austria (ISDA)
  - IT:U
  - TU Linz
  - Technische Universität Linz
  - ITU - Interdisciplinary Transformation University
  - ITU – Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria

### Digital Presence
- Wikipedia language: German
- Number of sitelinks: 1
- Reference count: 41 (as a research institute)

## References

1. [Source](https://ooe.orf.at/stories/3197329/)
2. [Source](https://www.ots.at/presseaussendung/OTS_20230305_OTS0015/idsa-gruendungskonvent-waehlte-stefanie-lindstaedt-zur-designierten-gruendungspraesidentin)
3. ROR release v1.55