Study in Vienna Vienna was the capital of the Hapsburg empire, and the cultural center for central Europe during much of the last 200 years. Many of the major trends in modern art, architecture, music, psychology, philosophy, and political science originated in Vienna. The city itself is noted for coffeehouses, pastries, music, and a very high quality of urban life. The program focuses on economics and politics during the Fall, and the arts during the Spring. Language Language instruction is included, and no prior study of German is required, although advanced level courses are available.
Students live with families.
The following pictures give an introduction to what Vienna is like. Because it was a major imperial capital, there are a tremendous amount of cultural activities. Because Vienna has not been an imperial capital since the first world war, it has not grown significantly, and still maintains much of its 19th century ambiance. In addition to specifically Austrian or Hapsburg culture, Vienna is one of the world centers for German langauge literature, theater, and music. Authors like Goethe, although not Austrian, are widely read and admired.