Study Abroad

IES Vienna: European Society and Culture

  • Location: Vienna, Austria
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Language of Instruction: English and German
  • Class Eligibility: Juniors

Introduction

Vienna is situated on the River Danube at the edge of the majestic Austrian Alps and has been an important crossroads since the time of the Romans. It is a charming city as well as a cosmopolitan metropolis of timeless fascination, and its unparalleled opera houses, museum, and theatres are as famous today as they were a century ago. The IES Center is located in the Palais Corbelli, an elegant 18th Century palace in the heart of Vienna, and is just minutes from an array of museums, theatres, and other major cultural attractions.  This program has a special emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe and courses are taught from an Austrian perspective.

  • Visa:

    Required. IES will provide detailed visa information after students have been accepted into the program.

    Non-US citizens should consult with IES and the Office of International Student Support before applying to the program.

  • Fees: Students pay regular tuition to Haverford College. Haverford is then responsible for making payments to IES. Students pay housing costs directly to IES.
Requirements

Previous German language study is not required. Students planning to enroll in German-taught courses at the IES Center must have completed four semesters of college-level German (or equivalent). Students must enroll in an appropriate-level IES German language course.

Academic Credit

Transfer credit will only be granted for courses in which students receive a grade of a C (2.0) or above.

Curriculum

Internships in Arts and Culture, Business and Public Service are available.  Students must enroll in accompanying seminar to earn credit.

Course Highlights

Art History, Anthropology, Art, Cultural Studies, Drama, Economics, Education, European Studies, Finance, German, History, International Business, Intercultural Communication, Industrial Management, Internship, Journalism, Literature, Management, Marketing, Music Production, Music, Museum Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Women's Studies

Note: Changes occur frequently. Students are responsible for finding the classes they need and consulting the official site of the institution.

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Orientation

Students receive a four-day orientation upon arrival and then have a 3 week intensive German orientation program.

Number of Students

Approximately 100-120 students attend the two Vienna programs each semester.

Housing/Meal Plans

Apartments with access to a shared kitchen space. No meals are included in the program fee.

Haverford students may not opt for independent off-campus housing – that is, housing not arranged by the program.

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Dates

  • Semester I: Mid-August to mid-December
  • Semester II: Mid-January to mid-May

Application Deadlines

  • Semester I: March 1
  • Semester II: October 5

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