Summer Study Abroad Programs in Vienna, Austria

In Vienna, the birthplace of psychoanalysis and home to Sigmund Freud and numerous other legendary psychologists, students can experience both the history and practice of psychology from a unique vantage point. Explore the richness of this city's past and present in an academic environment specially designed for a student of Psychology. The program is organized into two topics: Psychology and Society, and Counseling and Health Psychology. Students examining Psychology and Society learn about the emergence of psychology in Vienna and consider closely how different methodologies today both reflect and challenge Freud's legacy. Students studying Counseling and Health Psychology take a more practical approach as they explore the field of counseling, and develop skills in listening and empathy. Interested in seeing our Center through a Virtual Tour? Check out our website to learn more!

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.

Experience the perfect blend of Art and Science in three of the most important countries for the subjects. Learn about the fundamentals of studio art and explore all the sciences (biology, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, geography, mathematics, physics, etc.) and their interdependence. For STEM, you will be able to engage with the class content through project-based activities and career exploration modules that will be carried out at different industrial sites, universities, and cities including Berlin, Munich, Dresden, Vienna, and Amsterdam. Interact with a variety of scientific experts and complete laboratory activities out in the field. The itinerary will also include many opportunities to meet artists and learn about a variety of art mediums in conjunction with the basic principles and elements of visual art. The ART 140 course is ideal for studying abroad because different mediums can be selected in response to the work viewed in museums and the experience of the landscape. In lieu of slide presentations and longer projects in the classrooms, you will meet for half-day class periods followed by visits to cultural institutions.

The Summer University “Green.Building.Solutions.” (GBS, 7 ECTS) specializes in first-hand ecological knowledge and engineering expertise transferred by Austria’s leading experts in architecture, design, and construction. The program deals with the ecological, economic, technical, and social aspects of green building and construction. Participants deepen their knowledge of passive house planning, sustainable urban development, new energy technologies, innovative architecture, and ecological design. The program includes excursions to Vienna’s best-practice buildings and projects in sustainable construction and social, sports, and cultural events. Over 30 different experts and lecturers contribute! A group design project aims to incorporate the knowledge gained into an actual building project in Vienna, which is presented at the end of the course before the grand farewell. Accommodation in a passive house guesthouse of OeAD student housing for the entire duration of the summer program is included. This allows you to experience living in a passive house on your own. After the program, you can stay one extra week free of charge.