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For over 30 years, Webster’s Vienna campus has been providing a high standard of education in Austria. Today, Webster Vienna is a truly international community with over 500 students representing 70 different nationalities and faculty from over 20 countries.

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Location

Vienna, Austria

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Term

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Housing

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Program Highlights

Webster's Vienna campus, Webster Vienna Private University, opened in 1981 and is accredited both in the US and in Austria. It is conveniently located in Vienna's second district (Praterstrasse 23), just a few steps away from the city center.

At Webster Vienna, the goal is to bring students together into one Webster community. They bridge cultural gaps by providing a variety of services and activities for students, such as welcome evenings, holiday celebrations, social and cultural activities, community service, and sporting events.

Joining the Webster Vienna community means you will be joining a global community with classmates from over 70 countries. Students have many opportunities to make the most of their time in Vienna by getting involved in campus life through various organizations. You can find a  here.

Program Contact Information

Margaret Hosack

Education Abroad Advisor

Email: mhosack@kent.edu

Office Phone: 330-672-7982

Important Dates

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: March 15
  • Spring: September 15
  • Summer: February 15

Program Dates

Program dates vary each year based upon the University's academic calendar, but the following are general guidelines:

  • Fall: Mid-Late August to Mid-Late December
  • Spring: Early-Mid January to Early May
  • Summer: Early June to Late June or Early July to Late July
Application Process

Students will be required to complete two applications:

  •  an internal 鶹Ƶ Education Abroad application,

  •  and a partner university application.

These quick steps will help walk you through the process.

1. Start an Education Abroad Application

When you click the "Apply Now" button (located towards the top and bottom of this page), you will be brought to the Education Abroad application system where you can view program costs and start an application. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline!

2. Guest Application (If applicable)

Are you a student at another university? To apply for a 鶹Ƶ education abroad program, you will first need to apply for admission to 鶹Ƶ as a “Guest Student”. Please apply as either an “Undergraduate Guest Student” or as a “Graduate Guest Student”, depending on your course level.

Once you have applied and been accepted as a 鶹Ƶ student, you will receive an email with your FlashLine login credentials. Activate your account and then proceed to the next step, which is to apply to the Education Abroad program of your interest. You can return to this page and follow the “Apply Now” button to start that application.

You can also refer to the FAQs for Guest Students if you need further help.

3. Wait for Acceptance

Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by an Education Abroad Advisor. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. Please note that acceptance to the program by 鶹Ƶ does not serve as final approval. The host institution or program provider grants final approval for each applicant.

4. Complete the Host University Application

Once your Education Abroad application has been accepted, you will be nominated to the host university. You will complete the host university’s application and wait for official acceptance to the program. 

Academics

Eligibility

  • Full-time degree-seeking student 
  • Academic good-standing (2.5 GPA cumulative)
  • Earned a minimum of 15.0 credits

Academic Programs

All courses are taught in English.

Undergraduate students of all majors are welcome to study abroad at Webster Vienna even if their major is not offered in full. Webster Vienna offers a wide variety of General Education courses and electives in addition to core courses for majors such as Finance, Economics, Business and Management, International Relations, Media Studies, and Psychology.

Course Listings

Transferring Credits

Transfer Credits

With this program, students enroll in courses at a partner (host) institution. You will need to transfer the credits you earn abroad back to 鶹Ƶ.

Upon successful completion of the program, the host institution will issue you an official transcript, which will be needed for the credit transfer process.

You must earn passing grades on the courses you take abroad for the credits to transfer. 

Prior to departure, students will meet with their academic advisor to complete a Transfer Course Planning (TCP) Form, which will outline the courses you plan to take while abroad and how the courses will transfer to 鶹Ƶ. 

Some courses have already been pre-approved for transfer to 鶹Ƶ and can be viewed on the Transfer Credit Guide. Please note that this is only a guide and is NOT a comprehensive list of courses available at each partner institution.

Credit Approval

Prior to departure, it is your responsibility to meet with your academic advisor to discuss the courses you plan to take while abroad.

If a course needs to be evaluated for transfer, you are responsible for working with your education abroad advisor to obtain the syllabus and have it reviewed by 鶹Ƶ faculty. 

Location & Transportation

Vienna, Austria

Vienna has been selected as the #1 city in the world in Mercer’s Annual Quality of Living Rankings for the tenth year in a row (2010-2019). It is considered by many to be the cultural capital of Europe and is a city with unique flair, liveliness and charm. Generations of artists, students, and connoisseurs of life have sought out Vienna for its inspirational art and architecture, parks and palaces, music and opera, and of course, the famous Viennese coffee houses. Vienna is the home of many multinational headquarters for the CEE region and international organizations such as the United Nations, OSCE, and OPEC. Vienna is located in the heart of Europe with easy access to many major European cities and historical sites.

Vienna: Hub of Central Europe

Study abroad students travel a great deal during their time in Vienna. As one of the continent's central hubs of transport, Vienna is your gateway to the rest of the continent. Webster Vienna promotes personal growth through travel and encourages students to continue to feed their curiosity for other countries while temporarily in Europe.

Local Transportation

Vienna's city center can easily be reached by public transportation. Students can take the subway (U-Bahn) line U1 directly from Praterstern to Nestroyplatz to quickly get to the Webster Vienna campus or continue on the U1 line for two more stops to arrive at the historical St. Stephan’s Cathedral and the city center. Students can also walk about 15 minutes to campus or use one of The Student Hotel’s bicycles from their bicycle-share system to ride to campus in 5 minutes.

Housing

Study abroad students at Webster Vienna are housed off-campus at District Living. District Living is located in the most modern part of the city, the Donaustadt area. District Living is a 15-minute commute to Webster Vienna with fantastic public transportation connections. District Living offers modern, studio apartments with their own bathroom and mini kitchen. 

Students can also take advantage of a wide range of leisure spaces and amenities including a garden, lounge cafe, state-of-the-art gym, yoga room, and a 33rd-floor sky lounge with amazing views. District Living is fully staffed with a 24/7 reception.

Financial Aid & Scholarships
Health & Safety

Pre-Departure Orientation

Prior to your study abroad experience, you will participate in a mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Office of Global Education. During this orientation, you will be provided with information including but not limited to:

  • international travel procedures;
  • in-country resources;
  • health and safety resources and information;
  • culture shock and resources to help prepare for living abroad.

All students are encouraged to register with the prior to departure.

You can also review a wide variety of resources we’ve pulled together for you on our “Before You Go” page.

Country Profile

You can learn more about your destination(s), including travel advisories, through the .

In addition, we encourage you to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel page for for traveling to your destination(s).

If vaccinations or medications are needed according to the CDC, you should make arrangements for appointments with your healthcare provider or the DeWeese Health Center as soon as possible. Appointment openings at the DeWeese Health Center are limited and vaccines may need to be ordered, which takes time. Please note that not all immunizations are available at the DeWeese Health Center. 

Visa Information

A visa is a document required by many countries, in addition to your passport, that allows you to enter the country for a certain purpose (whether that’s to stay, transit, or exit). Essentially, it is the country's government giving you legal permission to enter their country to travel, study, work, etc.

Please note, it is solely the responsibility of the student to: 

  • determine the entry, transit, and stay requirements for the country or countries to which they will travel,
  • and to apply for any necessary visas, stay permits, or any other immigration requirements of the host nation(s).

It is also the responsibility of the student to:

  • verify the correct documentation required to apply for the required visa(s), 
  • apply for the visa(s) early enough to ensure there is enough processing time,
  • and pay any fees associated with obtaining the visa(s).

鶹Ƶ's Office of Global Education is available to provide general guidance regarding student visa requirements and procedures; however, each student who travels abroad is expected to manage their own legal obligations regarding international travel.

It is strongly recommended by the Office of Global Education that you carefully review the appropriate consulate or embassy website for the nation(s) you plan to visit in order to determine current entry/study/exit visa requirements.

Costs and Funding

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Webster University offers a WINS travel scholarship for students who study abroad.

  • Students who participate in the summer program are eligible for a $500 scholarship toward the cost of their flight
  • Students who participate in a semester program are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship toward the cost of their flight.

Costs for the program will differ for every student. You can use our Cost Calculator to get an estimate of what you might expect for your program.

We also encourage you to meet with your Education Abroad Advisor and reach out to the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center to see how your aid may apply to an international program.

 

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