University of Vienna Summer School
Enjoy four weeks of European Studies and cultural exchange and choose from a variety of courses across two two-week sessions in European Studies and German language at the University of Vienna Summer School. The European Studies courses focus on the emerging New Europe. They cover political, economic and legal, but also historical and cultural aspects of the multiple transformations the continent is currently undergoing.
Experience campus life on a lake shore set against a breathtaking mount backdrop.
Fields of study
- Euorpean Studies
- German Language
Study Options:
In the course of the four-week program students are required to attend courses amounting to 10 ECTS credits. In order to meet this requirement one of the following options is possible:
- Choose three European Studies courses
- Choose one German plus one European Studies course.
More information regarding course information can be found on the host university website.
Please note: The Austrian Arbitration Academy is a seperate program which is now closed.
Credit equivalent
10 ECTS = 4 UQ Units. Maximum of 4 UQ Units upon successful completion of the program (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 Experience team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact the host program for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the University of Vienna Summer School entry requirements.
*Please note that BEL Students must submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty credit assessment. All other applicants are also advised to submit 2-3 courses for assessment in case of course cancellation.
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Cost
- Tuition for the four-week program is approximately: $4,290 AUD
- Austrian Union Fee is approximatley: $41.00 AUD
- Accommodation cost range between approximatley: $3,522 AUD (single room) - $2,967 AUD (shared/double room)
More information regarding program fees can be found on the host university website.
Applicants may also be eligible for UQ-specific funding. Applicants will be notified by mid-May if they are eligible for travel grants and scholarships awarded by the Global Experiences Team. Please do not rely on this funding to support your global experience.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be provided at an additional fee. Accommodation cost range between approximatley: $3,522 AUD (single room) - $2,967 AUD (shared/double room)
For more information regarding accommodation, please see the host university website.
Funding
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
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.
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.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2025
Host: 31 March 2025
Program Dates
Start: 12 July 2025
End: 09 August 2025*
*For-credit only as dates impact on UQ Semester 2
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Vienna, Austria (In-person)
Credit: For-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate*
*Postgraduates can attend the program as not-for-credit only
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
OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
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.