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IES: Vienna European Society and Culture

 

Through the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES), Whitman students may enroll at the IES Center in Vienna. The IES Vienna program offers courses in art history, politics, music, history, literature, economics and psychology taught by Austrian faculty in English and German specifically for US study abroad students. A special feature of the program is the opportunity to enroll in courses that focus on Central and Eastern Europe.  As a cultural center, Vienna offers a wide range of arts including opera, concerts, theater, world-famous museums and historic architecture. In addition, the program offers optional field trips each semester to locations such as Berlin, Dresden, Budapest, Krakow, Prague and the Austrian Alps.

Fields of study:

Art history, music, politics, psychology, German language and literature, history and economics.

Eligibility:

Two full years of college credit; minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Semesters Offered:

Fall, Spring, Academic Year

Calendar:

August-December; January-May

Credits:

Minimum of 15 credits per semester 
Required Courses
German Language (4 credits)
Four Electives (3 credits each) or
Three Electives plus one 3 credit internship

Credit Conversion:

1 IES credit = 1 Whitman credit

Housing:

In apartments with Austrian landlords, in a residence hall with Austrian university students, or in apartments with other U.S. students

Meals:

Students are responsible for preparing their own meals in their apartment or purchasing them at the local mensa (student cafeteria) or restaurants

Internships:

English teaching internships in elementary or high schools, public service, business and arts & culture internships are also available.

Scholarships:

See Link to IES Financial Aid