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...

Your courses will consist of the following: IES Abroad German language course (required) English-taught IES Abroad area studies courses German-taught IES Abroad area studies courses, if you have advanced-level German language proficiency (subject to your home school policy) 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 60 contact hours for four semester credits. Language courses are...

The Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) is one of three main public universities in Madrid. The university's main campus occupies the Ciudad Universitaria district in Madrid. UCM consistently ranks as one of the top universities in Spain. The IES Abroad Madrid Center is located on the main UCM campus, and is within walking distance to most courses. Enrollment Options: UCM announces their courses offerings shortly before the beginning of the Spanish semester. UCM is divided into various facultades, similar to departments on a US campus. Courses are available at the following facultades...

You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester. Your program offers four ways to earn academic credit: IES Abroad Spanish language course (required, 4 credits) IES Abroad Spanish-taught area studies courses (optional, 3 credits each) Universidad Complutense de Madrid courses (optional, 3 credits each) Internship placement and seminar (optional, 3 credits) Please note: After the first week of class, it is not permitted to change or withdraw from the following courses: AH315, AH316, IN395, and TH301. Classes are scheduled five days each week and attendance is required. You must come to...