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Sommerhochschule - University of Vienna or the University of Vienna Summer School was established in 1949 and has, since then, offered international summer programs annually. We aim to fulfill the university’s educational mission while bringing back and promoting understanding between Americans and Austrians, which has been destroyed during the World War II. Today, our Summer School offers a multidimensional survey of Europe and the EU’s present development. Students examine different aspects of political culture in Europe as well as the decision-making processes within EU institutions.

For four weeks, participants enroll in advanced European Studies courses and learn German through language courses for all proficiency levels. They study amidst the picturesque beauty of Strobl, a world-renowned summer vacation destination. Their experience in the village is enhanced with an extensive range of extracurricular activities, including sports, excursions, and mountain hiking. They stay in a high-standard room, together with faculty staff, within a charming summer campus on Lake Wolfgang’s shore.

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Robert SchadlerUnited States · October 2026
From: Univie: Winter School for Cultural Historical Studies

A Splendid Look at Vienna as the Center of Ideas and Culture around 1900

I took two excellent course (from a choice of 6) about Vienna ca 1900. Vienna at that time was perhaps the most important city in the world in terms of ideas and culture, from psychology, sociology, medicine, economics, law, philosophy, political science as well as music, art, sculpture and design. Truly remarkable. Both course were filled with relevant information provided by fluent, native-level English speakers who were well-informed and deeply interested in their subjects. Additionally, there were several very interesting site visits to relevant museums (of which Vienna has many?). The students were very diverse in terms of native country, age and interests. The web site for the university was a bit difficult to navigate at first, but was then very helpful in provide course curricula, readings, test preparation and supplements to the lectures. With Universitaet Wien now listed as one of the top 100 universities in the world, the cost for the two courses was quite minimal (although travel and lodging has to be added). I've already recommended this program to others and will continue to do so.

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