Location:

Vienna, Austria

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Academic Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester

Program Overview

Program Description:

IES Abroad is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization that strives to deliver the highest quality education while simultaneously promoting the development of interculturally-competent leaders. Founded in 1950, IES Abroad now offers more than 90 programs in over 30 locations around the world.

Study on the IES Abroad Vienna European Society & Culture Program and make Vienna your classroom! Study the culture, history, and politics of a region that continues to play a major role on the world stage. Through an extensive curricula and hands-on approach, this program introduces you to the many wonderful historic, artistic, and cultural opportunities the city offers. Courses cover a range of topics, from Business and International Relations to Art and Music to Psychology and Education, and are taught by faculty from top European Institutions. Students also enroll in a German language course at the appropriate level, and students proficient in German have the option to enroll in courses at the prestigious Universitat Wien.

The program offers 15-19 credits hours, on-site student services staff, orientation, housing placement, internships, comprehensive predeparture support, and extraordinary field trips to destinations such Krakow, Budapest, Prague, Berlin, Dresden, Weimar, Wachau, and the Austrian Alps. Visit the IES Abroad website to learn more or contact us today!

Setting Description:

Located in the heart of Europe, Vienna is a city of almost 2 million inhabitants that since its founding in the 3rd century, has served as a bridge between a myriad of cultures. Situated on the Danube River not far from the Alps, Vienna is the capital of Austria and an EU member state that enjoys advantages as a crossroads between East and West, North and South. It hosts a wide variety of international organizations and, with its historical roll in music and the arts, offers cultural opportunities that are second to none. Its concert and opera performances, art galleries, museums, and parks are just some of the reasons why Vienna was recently rated the city with the highest quality of life in the world!

Additional Program Information

Scholarships:

Yes

Scholarships Description:

IES Abroad offers $5 million dollars in need- and merit-based scholarships and grants that can be used toward an IES Abroad study abroad program. Apply online using our universal Aid Application, and we’ll pair you with the scholarships and grants.