Vienna, Austria

Business, Economics & International Relations

Study Abroad
Program Options:
Part-Time Internship
Length:
Fall, Spring
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Volskgarten in Vienna, Austria.
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At a Glance

Housing:

Apartment, Studio

Credits:

15 to 19 per Semester

Language of Instruction:

English, German

Language Prerequisites:

None

Part-Time Internship (Optional):

Included in Program Fee

Visa Required:

Yes

About the Program

Choose from a wide selection of courses in disciplines such as Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Political Science. You can also enhance your experience by taking courses in Art History, History, Humanities, Psychology, and so much more. You can also enroll in an internship or field experience, including placements in banking, consulting, and not-for-profit organizations. Taking German is required, but no background in the language is necessary.

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Language Classes

Take a German class that matches your experience level.

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Specialized Field Trips

Study Business in Vienna for a semester, where you'll learn from companies...

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Real-World Placement

Gain hands-on experience at an internship or field placement.

Fall 2024

Program Dates:

August 26 - December 14

Application Deadline:

Program Advisor

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Sabrina Wu

Once you’ve applied for a program, I’ll be your direct point of contact. From housing to course registration and everything in between, I’m here to help you prepare to study abroad. Once you’re accepted to your program, you’ll find even more detailed information about what you need to know before you depart in your Predeparture Guide. Let’s get started!

📱 800.995.2300 ✉️ study@IESabroad.org

About the Destination

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Why Vienna?

A stunningly beautiful city, Vienna occupies a unique position at the crossroads between east and west, north and south, making it a central meeting place for trade and international politics as well as arts and culture. Imagine studying International Business in the birthplace of Peter Drucker or learning about politics and international organizations and then visiting the UN, the OSCE, OPEC. This is study abroad!

Learn More About Vienna

Get to Know Your New City

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Experience an Opera at the Wiener Staatsoper

See world-class opera performances for only a few euros.

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Relax Along the Danube Canal

Enjoy late afternoon sun while taking in this waterway.

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Visit a Museum or Two on a Rainy Day

At least one of the 100+ museums of Vienna will interest you.

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Sip Wine at an Authentic Heuriger

These Viennese wine taverns serve locally-produced wines.

The Student Experience

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Housing

Housing in Vienna, Austria.
  • Apartment

Apartment

Studio – Live in your own one-room studio apartment with a full-size bed, private bathroom and study space. Other amenities include a gym, WiFi, on-site laundry, bike share, and more.

Shared – Shared apartments offer fully furnished spaces for students and up to five roommates. The classically Viennese shared apartment comes equipped with 1-2 twin beds per bedroom, WiFi, access to laundry, and a shared kitchen, bathroom, and common space.

Studio Plus – The studio plus apartment features some of the amenities of a studio and includes a private kitchenette. Beneficial for those with specific dietary, sleep and/or study requirements.

 

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