Academics You will enroll in at least 15 credits per semester. Select from the following required and optional program components: Language Politics, and Culture Program courses (3 credits) IES Abroad German language course (required, 4 credits) German-taught courses at a local university (credits vary) IES Abroad Internship (includes part-time internship and IES course Global Internship Seminar, 3 credits) For a full list of courses and syllabi that may be offered, please visit l Berlin - Language Politics, and Culture. On request and with permission from your home institution, you may also...

Get ready for an unforgettable experience, get to know your new hometown, and your new neighbors while having lots of fun! The principle is simple: expand your cultural learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Field trips merge together the fun of traveling with an academic focus on the place you are visiting. We have a wide range of activities available to everyone and catering to all interests. The number of participants on each field trip is limited and registration is first-come, first served. You will register for field trips on-site. In general, the cost of any course-related trip as...

Internship placements are only available in Spanish. Possible placements may include organizations focusing on disaster relief, immigrant services, and social and political advocacy. Your eligibility will be determined by the IES Abroad Language Placement Assessment. To apply for a internship, submit the Internship Application Form in your MyIESabroad account. The application consists of several pieces that must be submitted before the deadline, including: Internship Application Form Résumé or Curriculum Vitae ( See a sample European CV in Spanish here) Cover Letter Internship Approval Form...

Your specific housing assignment will be sent to you via email from admissions@IESabroad.org approximately three weeks before the program start date, provided you have submitted all forms listed below. Make sure that emails from this address will not end up in your spam filter by adding it to your trusted sender list. NOTE: We must receive all forms listed below before we can finalize housing arrangements on your behalf and release your housing assignment to you. Submit the Lifestyle Demographics Survey in your MyIESabroad account as early as possible after it is made available. Be honest and...

Get ready for an unforgettable experience, get to know your new hometown, and your new neighbors while having lots of fun! The principle is simple: expand your cultural learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Field trips merge together the fun of traveling with an academic focus on the place you are visiting. We have a wide range of activities available to everyone and catering to all interests. We know that you are eager to learn about the field trips that will be available to you during your semester abroad. Field trip options and details may not be readily available until later in the...

We know that you are eager to learn about the field trips that will be available to you during your semester abroad. Field trip options and details may not be readily available until later in the predeparture process. Please be patient as we arrange field trips that will enrich your studies and give you the opportunity to explore your host country in a safe, engaging way. When field trip details are available, they will be posted here and you will get an email from your IES Abroad Advisor letting you know they are ready. Get ready for an unforgettable experience, get to know your new hometown...

German Language Courses All students are required to take a German language course. You will be placed in the appropriate course level based on the online placement test and on-site interviews at the beginning of the term. Each German language course comprises 80 contact hours for four semester credits. Language courses are taught on an intensive basis during the first two weeks of the program and then continue on a regular semester schedule (3 days a week - Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays) after other IES Abroad courses begin. IES Abroad Area Studies Courses We offer an academic experience...

City & Culture Vienna, a fascinating city of 2 million people, lies in the heart of Europe. Some would even say it is the cultural heart of Europe, preserving the best of its rich history and culture while opening itself to challenges both as the capital of a European Union member state and an important gateway to Central & Eastern Europe. Traditionally considered to be reserved and conservative in nature, the reality of modern Viennese culture reflects an openness and appreciation of the multicultural makeup of modern Vienna. Your access to this fascinating and vibrant city as foreign...

Course-Related Trips IES Abroad organizes field study trips to supplement theoretical classroom knowledge with first-hand experience. All trips are organized to give a broad but thorough treatment to a certain geographical or topical area and are led by experts in the respective field. Past course-related trips include: Museums: Belvedere, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Leopold Museum, Museum of Applied Art, Albertina Museum, Theater Museum Political & Economic sites: Austrian Parliament, Museum of Military History, Vienna United Nations Center, local businesses and headquarters Theater...