There are a handful of both domestic universities and international schools located across Vienna’s city scape where students are bound to find the perfect niche in which to study abroad. There are a wide variety of courses available in each type of academic institution, the main difference being that most domestic universities in Vienna utilize German as the language of education, whereas many international schools offer English-taught courses.

Whatever the format of your program, some of the most popular subjects that international students choose to study abroad in Vienna include music, history, psychology, and political science. Vienna is home to many international important international organizations, such as the UN and OPEC, making it a great place to analyze European society. German language immersion programs are also quite popular for international students in Vienna who are looking to advance their fluency in Europe’s second most widely spoken language.

Students can generally choose to study abroad in Vienna during summer session, fall or spring semester, or for a full academic year. Many summer study abroad programs in Vienna are specialized, offering international students the opportunity to immerse themselves in one focused aspect of the city’s culture (such as music), while semester study abroad programs give students the opportunity to take their pick of courses from a full array of academic fields.