Study Abroad in Vienna

Region:

Europe

Country:

City:

Vienna

What to Expect in Vienna

Chosen as one of GoAbroad’s Best Study Abroad locations in 2023, Vienna, Austria is extraordinary. Pack your bags and study abroad in Vienna before more students realize what a hidden gem it is.

Hear the sounds of this truly musical city as musicians perform on pedestrian shopping streets, explore the many museums and historical sites, check out all of the booths at Naschmarkt, and visit the stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral when you study abroad in Vienna.

Come see for yourself why the music, culture, and history of this world-class city elicit nothing but adoration from those who go there. Make the best of your own Vienna study abroad experience on one of our programs that range from music history to psychology in this European center of scholarship.

Picture Yourself in Vienna

Languages Spoken:

German

Climate:

Dry Continental

Currency:

Euro (€)

Time Zone:

GMT+1

Our Programs

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Study Abroad

Vienna , Austria

Business, Economics & International Relations

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship

Estimated Cost:

24,250

Study Abroad

Vienna , Austria

Business, Economics & International Relations

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship

Study Abroad

Jardins du Belvédère in Vienna with the Austrian flag waving

Vienna , Austria

European Society & Culture / European Society, Politics & Culture

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship

Estimated Cost:

24,250

Study Abroad

Vienna , Austria

European Society & Culture / European Society, Politics & Culture

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship

Study Abroad

Vienna , Austria

Music

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship

Estimated Cost:

24,250

Study Abroad

Vienna , Austria

Music

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship

Study Abroad

Vienna , Austria

Psychology & Social Sciences

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship

Estimated Cost:

24,250

Study Abroad

Vienna , Austria

Psychology & Social Sciences

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship

Full-Time Internship

Vienna , Austria

Summer - Internship

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Estimated Cost:

6,580

Full-Time Internship

Vienna , Austria

Summer - Internship

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Study Abroad

Vienna , Austria

Summer - Music History & Performance

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Estimated Cost:

8,688

Study Abroad

Vienna , Austria

Summer - Music History & Performance

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Study Abroad

aerial view of St. Stephen's Cathedral's rooftop

Vienna , Austria

Summer - Psychology

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Estimated Cost:

7,786

Study Abroad

Vienna , Austria

Summer - Psychology

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

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IES Abroad Vienna Staff

Dr. Saskia Stachowitsch

IES Abroad Vienna Center Director

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Jennifer Ebner Daigle

Academic Dean

Elisabeth Sekulin

Vienna Director of Operations

Ben Wyatt

Academics Program Manager

Tobias Sigmund

Student Services Manager

Holly Kooi

Housing Manager

Maeve Plunkett

Health & Safety Coordinator

Meral Kölblinger

Intercultural Competence & Diversity Coordinator

Kaja Ciupinska

Special Programs & Initiatives Manager

Kimyana Scherer

Special Programs Assistant

Nika Protic

Internship Coordinator

Dieter Strobl

IT & Facilities Manager/Librarian

Gabriel Moises Azize Fernandez

Graduate Student Assistant

Shelby West

Graduate Student Assistant

Health & Safety

With 75 years of experience, we are proud to set the standard for health and safety in study abroad. Our Chicago-based and on-site staff are all highly trained and experienced in the matters of health, safety, and crisis management. We are here for you from predeparture to your return, and are ready to support you—no matter which time zone you’re in. We plan for "what ifs" so that you don’t have to. From international health insurance included in your program cost to highly trained local staff who can connect you with English-speaking healthcare providers, we work around the clock to ensure your health and safety while abroad.

Support You Can Expect to Receive on Our Programs

CISI International Health Insurance

In the case you need to see a doctor or mental health professional.

24/7 Emergency Support

Whether you encounter an issue while traveling or in your host city.

Mandatory Cell Phone Policy

Receive any emergency updates from IES Abroad staff via call or text.

Location-Specific Information

Health and safety information presented at orientation by on-site staff.

TripTracker System

Allowing you to share independent travel plans.

Crisis Drills

So that you feel prepared to respond to an emergency should one arise.

Helpful Links

Blogs on Mental Health

Study Abroad Safety Tips for Traveling

Blogs on Safety

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The Vienna Student Experience

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Hannah Ehrlich

Hannah Ehrlich, May 14, 2025

Preparing for a Successful Return To My Home Institution

Sure studying abroad is fun, but you do have to go back at some point (trust me I think we would all like to stay), so here is my advice to a smooth return to...

Academics Daily Life Re-Entry

From a run through Prater Park in Vienna's 2nd district a path with trees lining either sides, the trees are beginning to bloom and turn green as spring begins to creep into the city.

Hannah Ehrlich

Hannah Ehrlich, Apr 20, 2025

Why Vienna? A Look Into Why I Chose Vienna Initially & Why I Would Chose Vienna Again & Again

As I head into the final weeks of my program, I find myself reflecting on why I chose Vienna initially & why I love being here & why I would make the same...

Academics Cultural Immersion Internship/Community-Based Learning

Salzburg/surroundning area from above with a view of the mountains in the distance.

Hannah Ehrlich

Hannah Ehrlich, Mar 27, 2025

The Hills Are Alive With the Sound of Music: A Weekend in Salzburg with IES Abroad Vienna

Through a field trip with IES Abroad Vienna I was able to visit Hallstatt, Salzburg, and Gmunden for an affordable cost. I was able to see a lot of Austria in a...

Cultural Immersion Field Trip/Travel

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