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Central College Abroad is a flexible program. You can decide to go to the university and take language classes all in German or you can, through the language program, either come in and know barely any German at all, and there is still something here for you.
– Susan Jokela
Augsburg College

about vienna

Population: approximately 1.7 million
Language: German

Vienna is the capital of Austria as well as its largest city. Vienna boasts a strong historical and cultural heritage making it an excellent destination for those aiming to take in the fine arts, including theatre, opera and classical music. The Burgtheatre is considered one of the best theatres in the German-speaking world, alongside its branch, the Akademeitheatre.

Vienna is also host to many major international organizations such as OPEC as well as the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency, two of Central College Abroad’s many internship partners.

Students are drawn to Central College Abroad's program in Vienna for the opportunity to experience two countries – Germany and Austria – in one program! First an intensive German-language program at the Goethe Institute in the Kocher river valley begins the language immersion experience. In Germany, students are surrounded by the castles and palaces of the Hohenlohe region while gaining the language preparation they’ll need for University of Vienna courses and continued language study.

In operation since 1966 Central’s program at the University of Vienna is the oldest continually operating American program offering direct enrollment at the university. Our program in Austria is a true immersion experience. Beyond the language portion, students find themselves immersed culturally and socially through program activities, residence halls, and internship and service-learning experiences!