Vienna-IES

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

• IES Abroad "Business, Economics & International Relations," "European Society & Culture," or "Psychology & Social Sciences" programs*
• Area studies courses in culture studies, European history, art history, literature, political science, psychology, finance, marketing, management, law, music, business economics, international business, etc. taught in English or German for IES Abroad students only
• Option for students with advanced language to enroll in courses at University of Vienna (Spring semester only)
• Extensive field trips and cultural events
• Optional, unpaid 3-credit internship
  • 4-10 hours/week (depends on field)
  • Placements in arts and culture, business, education, or public service

See also Vienna Music program.

Academic year option available to qualified students. See additional eligibility and application requirements.

Course Load

Vienna IES Programs

• • 16 IU credits for 5 IES Abroad courses
    • German language course (4 cr.)
    • IES Abroad area studies courses (business majors must choose at least one 3-credit business course)
    • Optional, 3-credit internship
    • Option of courses in German at local university (Spring semester only)

Course Equivalencies: Please see the Vienna-IES course equivalency list for program enrollment requirements and a list of IU course equivalencies that students have received in the past.

*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

Housing is in apartments with the following options:

• Studio
  • One-room apartment with a full-size bed, private bathroom, and study space
  • Amenities include a gym, WiFi, on-site laundry, bike share, and more
• Studio Plus
  • Features some of the same amenities as a studio apartment, plus a private kitchenette. Beneficial for those with specific dietary, sleep, and/or study requirements.
• Shared
  • Fully furnished and up to six students per suite
  • 1-2 twin beds per bedroom
  • Amenities include WiFi and laundry access, plus a shared kitchen, bathroom, and common space

Commute time from an apartment to the Vienna IES Center will vary. Students should be prepared for an up to 40-minute commute. 

Students are required to live in program-provided housing in Vienna.

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

Business majors, please also see Kelley School of Business WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management Exchange program flyer and Kelley School of Business Mannheim Exchange program flyer.

Business majors must have (or will have) successfully completed the KSB prerequisites of the Business Integrative Core (or equivalent coursework at an IU campus outside Bloomington) by the start of the program

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.

Fall 2024

Spring 2024

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

• IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.

• IU Deborah F. Tobias Study Abroad Scholarships of $1,250-1,750, awarded on basis of financial need and academic merit; women preferred

• 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.
• For Business students: Kelley School of Business Overseas Study Scholarships

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