Austria: Salzburg

Salzburg College offers three 3-week Summer Sessions, and students may enroll in one, two, or all three sessions. For one session, students take 1 course for 3 U.S. credits. The academic course work emphasizes the special opportunities provided by the Salzburg setting and offers an introduction to various aspects of Austrian and European culture. Experiential learning beyond the classroom is an important part of the academic program. This includes coordinated learning visits to historical sites, cultural institutions, professional organizations, artistic and musical events. Internships in Salzburg are also available during the summer session.

Program Details

Program Dates

These dates were for Summer 2025. Dates are to be determined for 2026.

Summer Session II runs May 18-31.

Summer Session III runs June 1-14

Summer Session IV runs June 15-28

Course Overview

Course Schedule

Week 1 (online)
Independent assignments & online meetings
Sunday: Arrival in Salzburg

Week 2 (on site)
Monday-Friday: In class instruction
Monday-Sunday: Various excursions & guest speakers

Week 3 (on site)
Monday-Friday: In class instruction
Monday-Thursday: Various excursions & guest speakers
Saturday: Departure from Salzburg

 

Summer Session II

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Music Appreciation

Music History II

Selected Topics in European Studies

The Mozart Project (Independent Study in Music)

Selected Topics in Music History

Music Composition

Music Performance (Private Instruction)

German Language Instruction (all levels)

 

Summer Session III

Western Civilization II

The European Experience

Selected Topics in European Studies

Principles of Microeconomics

Austrian Literature and Culture

Selected Topics in Austrian Literature

The Mozart Project (Independent Study in Music)

Selected Topics in Music History

Music Composition

Music Performance (Private Instruction)

German Language Instruction (all levels)

 

Summer Session IV

Communication Ethics in Organizations

Intercultural Leadership Development

Principles of Macroeconomics

The Mozart Project (Independent Study in Music)

Selected Topics in Music History

Music Composition

Music Performance (Private Instruction)

German Language Instruction (all levels)

 

Accomodations

To maximize cultural engagement, students have two different options.

1. Students can live with Austrian families in their homes, with both breakfast and dinner included 

OR

2. Students can share a room at an Austrian student dormitory, however, no meals are provided.

Program Costs

Program Fee (per session) was $3,300 USD in 2025 and included the following. This is subject to change in 2026.

  • Tuition for one course
  • Room (and included meals if doing a homestay)
  • Course related excursions
  • Variety of local excursions, social events & day trips
  • Austrian Health Insurance

Program Fee (per session) DOES NOT include

  • Flights to/from Austria
  • Bus pass
  • Passport
  • Visa fee
  • International Health Insurance
  • Personal expenses

There is a non-refundable $500 deposit due upon registration

Application Deadlines

The application deadline is to be determined for 2026.

SPARK GRANT:

Qualifying freshman, sophomore, and transfer students can use their SPARK Grant for this short-term study abroad program.

Austria

At A Glance

Semester: Summer A 

Program Level: Undergraduate

Program Type: Academic

Major(s): All majors

Language Requirement: None

Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0