The IES Abroad Vienna Music Program is ideal for students majoring or minoring in Music, and offers you the opportunity to participate in a wide selection of courses focusing on Music and European culture and society. The program is organized in conjunction with the Vienna European Society & Culture Program. You can select your courses from English- and German-taught options in Music History, Music Theory & Composition, Performance Studies, and more!
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!
Home to an astounding number of legendary composers—from Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven to Brahms, Mahler, and Schoenberg—Vienna maintains an incredible richness of musical culture to this day. The world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Musikverein, and the Staatsoper are just a few of the many leading institutions that help make Vienna a true “city of music”—and make it the perfect location for an engaging study of Music History and Performance.
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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.
