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

  • Law

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.

Eligibility and Application

All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria. There are 6 available places in the University of Vienna January Law Short Term Program. Students will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applicants must apply to the Internships and Global Experiences team by 31 August 2022 to be considered. 

Successful applicants will be nominated to the University of Vienna by UQ  following the application deadline. Selected students will be required to submit an online registration to the University directly. 

Cost

The tuition fee is paid directly to UQ.

Students are responsible for costs associated with the Austrian Students' Union Fee, accommodation, travel and living expenses. 

Accommodation 

Accommodation can be arranged at an additional cost. 

Funding  

Widening Participation Grant

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

BEL Faculty Credit Assessment

Credit must be confirmed with BEL Faculty to check suitability for your program requirements. You should consult with BEL International Mobility Manager prior to submitting an application. The credit precedents information on this site is provided as a guide only. Please see Credit Precedents Disclaimer for further details.

January Law ProgramBEL Credit Assessment

Human Rights II

Eligible for 2 UQ Units Level 5 LAWS elective on the basis of successful completion of a minimum of 7 ECTS, as approved by BEL Faculty.

Selected Issues of International Law
International Courts and Tribunals
General Legal Framework of the Use of Outer Space Technologies

 

Key Dates

Application Deadlines

UQ: Closed

Program Dates

Start: 9 January 2023
End: 27 January 2023

Fast Facts

Type: Study
Mode: Reciprocity
Location: Vienna, Austria
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

15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April

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.​

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