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We’d like to let you in on a little secret: Vienna is extraordinary. Quickly—gather your things and study there before more students realize what a hidden gem it is. Consistently rated one of the top cities in the world to live in, come see for yo... read more
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My time in Vienna was an incredible experience. IES helped me find a balance between academics, exploration, and travel that made my time in Vienna exactly what I wanted. Unlike some other abroad programs, IES values a rigorous academic schedule that allows you to get the most out of the city by learning about it's past while yo... A student - Boston College View Entire Review
Going abroad is often labeled as a period in your life saved for finding yourself through cultural immersion. We all have hopes of going to another country, seeing the world, and learning about what makes a place special. After my time in Vienna, I not only found all of these explanations to be true, but I found more than that. ... A student - Drake University View Entire Review
I had an amazing time while studying with the IES program in Vienna, Austria. I chose to study in Vienna because I am a psychology major and I wanted to be able to learn psychology in its' birthplace. I was nervous about leaving because I had never done anything like studying abroad before, but from the minute I arrived in Vienn... Meredith M - University of the South View Entire Review
I was able to become more self-sufficient and I gained a lot of confidence in myself. Alex H - Wake Forest University View Entire Review
This was absolutely the most worthwhile experience I have ever had. It was amazing to immerse myself completely in another culture, learn about their customs and history and society. It was awesome to go to another country, knowing no one, and make incredible friendships. Being on your own somewhere unfamiliar is the best way in... Brianna C - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I learned so much about how the world works outside of my isolated life in rural Canada. It was definitely worthwhile. Levi R - Brock University View Entire Review
IES Abroad Vienna’s Music program was an AMAZING experience! There is no city in the world that has classical music like Vienna: concerts and operas every night with the best performers in the world, along with student tickets and cheap standing room tickets!! The music classes offered at the center (which is in a palace!!!) wer... Marie E - Northwestern University View Entire Review
Yes it was, Vienna is such a beautiful city full of young people, great music, food, educational venues, and so many things to do in such a short time. Anyone that goes will find something that they love about Vienna, being the music, churches, parks, psychology, food, health care, people... Federika G - Simmons College View Entire Review
It was everything I dreamed it would be and more. I was able to take private trumpet lessons with a legend and master teacher, was constantly inspired by some of the finest musicians in the world on a weekly basis, gained a lot of independence, made new life-long friends, and was able to be the first family member to return to t... Jenna V - Ithaca College View Entire Review
I became a more confident, more mature musician. I fell in love with another language that I felt confident in my abilities to speak to strangers with, and I made a home in a foreign country. Charlotte O - Indiana University - Bloomington View Entire Review
Vienna is a second home for me now, even if IES wasn't totally the program I was looking for, I still had an amazing time. Andrew P - Trinity University View Entire Review
I learned independence, the ability to think globally, and a thirst to learn more about the rest of this massive world! It was worth it because IES and Vienna allowed me to explore a city in depth and yet get a chance to travel on my own to other areas of Europe. Laurel B - University of Minnesota View Entire Review
Friends, cultural experience, travel, language. Yes A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I gained a greater appreciation for classical music, I learned a lot about Austrian culture and the German language, and I gained some wonderful friendships and experiences in a beautiful city. It was an absolutely worthwhile experience. A student - University of Rochester View Entire Review
As a participant in the music program, my most valuable gains were in my musicianship. The program had opportunities for performance and learning up the wazoo. It is the program to go to if you are serious about music performance. A student - Connecticut College View Entire Review
I gained a lot of independence and confidence living in a foreign country where I didn't speak the language well. I learned to be open minded, patient, and curious. A student - Saint Olaf College View Entire Review
I was able to become much more self sufficient whether it was cooking for myself or navigating foreign cities, studying abroad forces you to learn how to survive on your own A student - Williams College View Entire Review
Emotional Intelligence, Greater Communication Skills, Independence, Self-Motivation, Awareness, Understanding, and Appreciation. Completely worthwhile. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Deana H - Texas Lutheran University View Entire Review
I was able to meet new people and learn about new cultures. I was able to travel to watch a football match in London, ski the alps, skydive in Italy, cook local Viennese cuisine, and go to mass at Stephansdom Cathedral. I gained independence and confidence and loved my time abroad! A student - Boston College View Entire Review
I gained a lot of new insight and perspective on how to think about certain things, such as other cultures, being immersed into something totally different than what you are accustomed to, and so much more. A student - University of Iowa View Entire Review
So much more independence and confidence, extremely worthwhile Zoe F - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned to get outside of my comfort zone and explore new things. It was definitely worthwhile. Alyssa N - Trinity University View Entire Review
Specifically from my art history classes I learned a lot, especially about Austrian art and museums. I became a lot more sure of myself and more independent, specifically from traveling alone. I am less of a shy person now, since I was put into a whole new country not knowing anyone, I could not afford to be shy and not go out a... Dominique G - University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign View Entire Review
It's impossible to write everything I learned and how I changed in one paragraph! My time abraod was such a blessing and I would do it again in a heart beat. I had the wonderful opportunity to see the world in a different light, explore my interests and expand my outlooks. Nothing compares to going abroad! Ashlyn K - Wofford College View Entire Review
I learned about music and German! A student - Lawrence University View Entire Review
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We’d like to let you in on a little secret: Vienna is extraordinary. Quickly—gather your things and study there before more students realize what a hidden gem it is. Consistently rated one of the top cities in the world to live in, come see for yourself why the music, culture, and history of this world-class city elicit nothing but adoration from those who go there.
Programs in Vienna:
Programs in Vienna:
- Vienna - European Society & Culture: 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. You can also enroll in an internship or field experience, which includes time spent working at your placement in addition to an academic seminar that helps you contextualize what you’re learning.
- Vienna - Music: 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. 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.
- Vienna Summer - Music History & Performance: Located in the heart of Europe, Vienna is a city of about 1.8 million inhabitants that has, since its founding in the 3rd century, served as a bridge between a myriad of cultures. As an important crossroads between North and South, East and West, the city became a natural melting pot for new ideas. Out of this cultural richness has emerged a wealth of artistic accomplishments and innovative thinking—a heritage that we explore in our summer programs. Vienna has been home to many of history's greatest composers, from Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven to Brahms, Mahler, and Schoenberg. To this day, the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Musikverein, and the Staatsoper continue to help make Vienna a true "city of music."
- Vienna Summer - Psychology: As the famous psychologist Carl Rogers once said, "This is where all the trouble started!" In Vienna, the birthplace of psychoanalysis and home to Sigmund Freud and numerous other legendary psychologists, you can experience both the history and practice of psychology from a unique vantage point. Explore the richness of this city’s past and present in an academic environment specially designed for the student of Psychology. The program is organized into two topics: Psychology & Society, and Health Psychology & Communication. Students examining Psychology & Society learn about the emergence of psychology in Vienna and consider closely how different methodologies today both reflect and challenge Freud's legacy. Students studying Health Psychology & Communication take a more practical approach as they explore the field of counseling, and develop skills in listening and empathy.
- Vienna - Summer Internship: Enjoy the history, rich culture, and professional opportunities that the political and economic capital of Austria has to offer. Recently ranked first in the Mercer Quality of Living survey, there’s nowhere and no way better to spend your summer than with a full-time internship in Vienna.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadInternship
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- German
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Russian, Central and East European Studies
- European Studies
- Western European Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- Journalism
- Education
- Cultural Studies
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Drama, Theater, Theatre Arts
- Music
- Business Administration and Management
- International Business
- Marketing
- History
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