Study Abroad

IES Vienna: Music

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

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.

The Vienna Music program is ideal for students majoring or minoring in Music.

  • Visa:

    Required. 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 for students only enrolling in IES courses. Students planning to enroll in university courses must have completed four semesters of college-level German (or equivalent) for the fall semester, and five semesters for the spring semester. Students must enroll in an appropriate-level IES German language course.

Academic Credit

Each semester, students must carry 15 to 19 credit hours. Students enroll in four IES area studies courses (or the equivalent in University courses) and one German Language course each semester. Transfer credit will only be granted for courses in which students receive a grade of a C (2.0) or above.

Curriculum

Students take either English-taught or German-taught IES Abroad Music courses in Music History, Theory and Performance Studies, and they may also select elective courses from among those offered on the European Culture and Society program. All students take a German Language course at the appropriate level. Students proficient in German may enroll in courses at the prestigious Universität Wien

Additional features of the Music program include performance workshops, private lessons, practice rooms, concerts and recitals, 50-seat concert hall, field study excursions, guest speakers and instrument storage lockers to allow students to bring their own instruments.

Course Highlights

Music History, Music Theory, and Performance 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 three-day orientation upon arrival, followed by three weeks of intensive German language instruction.

Number of Students

Approximately 100-120 students attend the 2 Vienna programs each semester.

Housing/Meal Plans

Apartments – students will have access to a shared kitchen space and are responsible for cooking all of their own meals. 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: Late 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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