Vienna-IES

• This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
• Summer Program with IES Abroad
• Center located at Palais Corbelli, an 18th-century palace in the heart of Vienna

• IES Abroad "Summer Psychology" Program*
• Courses taught in English or German alongside U.S. students
• 6 IU credits for 2 IES Abroad courses (students can choose any two):
  
  • German language course (level assigned by IES placement test. IES cannot guarantee that every level will be offered each summer.*)
    • GR 101 German Language in Context: Novice Abroad I (GER-G 100)
    • GR 201 German Language in Context: Novice Abroad III (GER-G 150)
    • GR 301 German Language in Context: Emerging Independent I (GER-G 200)
    • GR 401 German Language in Context: Emerging Competent Abroad I (GER-G 300*)
    • GR 403 German Language in Context: Emerging Competent Abroad III (GER-G 330*)
    • *If IU students have completed each of those GER-G courses, they can work with IU's Germanic Studies department to earn GER-G 396 credit.
  • English-taught psychology classes
    • Health Psychology and Communication Skills (PSY-P 303)
    • Psychology and Society in Vienna (PSY-OS 300)
    • Psychology of Language (PSY-OS 300)
    • The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination (PSY-P 478)
  • German-taught culture class
    • Austria in Text and Film II: 1945 to Present (GER-G 418 CASE AH)
• Field trips and cultural events

Course Load

• 6 IU credits

*Note: IU selectively co-sponsors IES Abroad program offerings, including the one described on this page, but not all IES Abroad tracks/offerings. Please contact Education Abroad for clarification.

• Program Website
• Getting Started Handbook
• Diversity, Identity, and Accessibility Resources

• IES Abroad housing options include:
  • One-room studio apartment with private bathroom (shared kitchen)
  • Shared apartment (up to five roommates)
    • 1-2 twin beds per bedroom with shared bathroom and kitchen
  • See more information on IES's program page

• Note: Indiana University will not support plans for students to obtain independent housing

You may apply if you:

• are an undergraduate student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
• are in at least your fourth full-time semester of college
• have approximately a 2.75 cumulative GPA

Students must have a passport valid for six months beyond program's end date.

Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.

Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of Education Abroad. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.

Summer 2024

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

• IES Abroad guaranteed aid of up to $7,000 (semester) or up to $3,000 (summer) based on confirmation of official FAFSA Expected Family Contribution. See details. Also see IES Abroad Scholarships and Aid available.

Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.