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Univie: Winter School for Cultural Historical Studies

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Program Overview

The Winter School for Cultural Historical Studies 2027, titled "The Discovery of Modernity - Vienna Around 1900," will be held in Vienna from January 29 to February 12, 2027.

The winter school courses provide a well-structured introduction to the culture of the fin-de-siècle. The two-week program combines first-class academic courses with an extensive social and cultural program. The lectures in the morning are complemented with excursions to the city and to museums in the afternoon.

The rich cultural heritage of Vienna, especially the museums, will lead to a thorough understanding of the impact of the fin-de-siècle on the modernization of Europe.

The academic course environment encourages intercultural and social exchange and favors mutual understanding within the international student population. Participants thus broaden their horizons, meet colleagues from different fields of study, make friends for life, and build connections for their future professional careers.

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Program Highlights

Enjoy Vienna's history and culture.
Explore the developments of society, psychology, fine arts, music, and literature in Vienna around 1900.
Study with renowned professors with international experience.
Develop a thorough understanding of the impact of the fin-de-siécle culture on the modernization of Europe.
Meet participants from all over the world.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Welcome Dinner
In-Country Orientation
Student Union Fees
Transcript Fees
Course Materials
Textbooks / Reading Materials
Emergency Support
Certificate of Completion
Academic Credit

Exclusions

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Travel Insurance
Visa Fees

Program Details

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Locations

  • Vienna, Austria

Types & Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Art History
  • Design
  • History
  • Literature
  • Music
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round
  • Terms Available
  • Winter

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Some college credit, no degree

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Online Application
  • Transcript
  • Other
  • Phone/Video Interview

Age Requirement

18+

Starts At

  • winter: $2,076

Payment Terms

  • Scholarships
  • Upfront Deposit

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Robert SchadlerUnited States · October 2026

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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