University of Vienna January Law

The University of Vienna January Law Short-term Program was created in cooperation with the University's Law department and offers a wide range of English-taught courses in International Law.

Field of Study

For more detailed information regarding each of the courses available, please refer to the information below.

Program Timetable (draft) - please note the exam dates and check with the Law school to confirm them closer to the commencement date.

Credit Equivalent

7 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if 7 ECTS are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).

Visa Information

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority, we cannot provide visa advice.

Contact the host university for visa and immigration information non-eu-exchange(at)univie.ac.at.

Eligibility and Application

All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria. Applicants must apply through the Global Experiences team by 06 August 2026 to be considered for this opportunity. This early deadline allows sufficient time for credit assessment and the host university nomination process.

Places in the University of Vienna's January Law are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Successful applicants will be nominated to the host university by the Global Experiences team. We will confirm your nomination via email and advise you when it is time to submit your application to the host institution.

Following nomination, it is your responsibility to meet all host university application requirements and deadlines.

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Cost

The participation mode of this experience is Exchange. You are responsible for paying tuition fees to UQ instead of the host. For the duration of your short-term global experience, you will be automatically enrolled in EXCH codes (#2-4 UQ units) on My SI-net.

You will pay all other associated program fees directly to the host. Students are responsible for costs associated with the Austrian Students' Union Fee, accommodation, travel and living expenses. More information on costs can be found on the Winter School LUSEM website.

The UQ tuition fees that you pay are determined by your status as a UQ student. For more information, please refer to the Tuition and Program fees - Exchange tuition fees.

It is your responsibility to check that you are enrolled correctly by the appropriate UQ census date, or you will be charged a late fee.

Accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged at an additional cost.

Funding

Global Experiences Grants

When you submit your application for an experience, you are considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.

OS-HELP Loan

You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.

Student Testimonials

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Key Dates

Application Deadlines

UQ: 06 August 2026

Program dates:

Start: 7 January 2027
End: 25 January 2027

Fast Facts

Type: Study
Mode: Exchange
Location: Vienna, Austria (In-person)
Credit: For-credit only
Cohort: Undergraduate

OS-HELP Loan

If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.

Application Deadlines

OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.

OS-HELP loan applications can’t be accepted:

any earlier than 6 months before the official start date of your overseas study
any later than 3 months before the official end date of your overseas study.

*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.

Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.

Global Experiences Information Sessions

Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.