Political Science & Politics Study Abroad Programs in Vienna, Austria

Open to students at all language levels, the IES Abroad European Society, Politics & Culture in Vienna program puts students in the heart of a country that plays a major role on the world stage. Students learn about Austrian culture, history, business, and politics. Take courses in a variety of disciplines taught by faculty from top European institutions, and then bring these courses outside the classroom and into Vienna. Imagine learning about Freud's theories and then touring his home and the office where he practiced. Study politics and international organizations, then visit the United Nations office, the Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe (OSCE), or the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Explore art history in Vienna's world-famous galleries and museums.

Spend your semester in three European capitals and analyze Europe’s complex challenges around war, peace, and democracy. Examine the war in Ukraine, mass migration, refugee crises, and the rise of far-right nationalism and populism. From your base in Vienna, explore Austria’s role in international mediation, Hungary’s democratic backsliding, and Serbia’s post-conflict transformation. Engage with policymakers, academics, and civil society actors across the region. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Meal arrangements vary by program. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.

Sign up for this low-cost, non-profit study abroad program and enroll directly in courses at the University of Vienna. They play an important role in the internationalization of Austria’s tertiary sector, with the University’s active pursuit to globalize their educational system. Enroll directly in courses specializing in the German language and culture as well as other fields. In your free time, enjoy a broad range of leisure and cultural activities. Museums, theaters, and other institutions in Vienna offer discounts to students—mostly those under 27 years old. This program is open to all students from around the globe and awards credit transferable to your home university upon successful completion. At Non-Profit Study Abroad (NPSA), we help you enroll directly at an international university. We also provide a range of resources, from finding affordable housing to making the most of your study abroad experience. Please feel free to contact us for more information about how we can help you.