Vienna, Austria

European Society & Culture

Study Abroad
Program Options:
Part-Time Internship
Length:
Spring, Fall
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Jardins du Belvédère in Vienna with the Austrian flag waving

At a glance

Housing:

Apartment

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

Offering both English- and German-taught courses, the IES Abroad Vienna European Society & Culture program allows you to study the culture, history, business, and politics of a region that continues to play a major role on the world stage. Open to students at all German language levels, our program brings more than 60 years of experience to a variety of unique courses taught by faculty from top European institutions. If you have a sufficient background in German, you can also enroll in courses at the prestigious Universität Wien. 

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Unique Courses

Learn from courses in four different topics.

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Direct Enrollment

Experience the Austrian education system.

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Specialized Field Trips

Journey to Austria, Hungary, and Germany.

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Real-World Placement

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

Fall 2023

Spring 2024

Program dates:

August 28 - December 16

Application Deadline:

Estimated Cost:

$
22,990

Application Deadline:

Program Advisor

Headshot of Alicia Emerich.

Alicia Emerich

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

Why Vienna?

Vienna will be your classroom. Can you imagine learning about Freud’s theories of psychoanalysis and then touring his home and the office where he practiced? Or studying politics and international organizations and visiting the UN, the OSCE, or OPEC? How about exploring art history in Vienna’s world-famous galleries and museums? Welcome to study abroad! Wherever possible our courses take advantage of the city’s historical, artistic, and cultural sites and include a hands-on, practical component.

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

Vienna housing
  • Apartment

Apartment

Studio – The Single Studio Apartments option features a one-room apartment with a full-size bed, private bathroom, TV, shelving, and study space.

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

Premium Studio – The Premium Studio Apartment option features a one-room apartment with a full-size bed, private bathroom, TV, shelving, and study space, as well as a kitchenette. Note that an additional fee applies to this option.

Premium Plus – Premium Plus Apartments offer fully furnished spaces for student and up to 2 roommates. This option comes with a kitchenette, bathroom, common space as well as communal kitchens on each floor. Note that an additional fee applies to this option.

Academics