Program Overview

University of Vienna Summer School

The University of Vienna's Summer School is located in the picturesque village of Strobl in the Salzkammergut region, one of Austria's most attractive summer vacation areas. Students are accommodated in high-standard single and double rooms at the program's beautiful summer campus on the shore of Lake Wolfgang.

Programme Details

• Dates: 12th July – 9th August 2025
• Programme fee for 4 weeks: €2,590 / £2,180* (includes registration, non-refundable deposit, tuition, use of campus facilities, sports and recreational facilities, and planned excursions)
• Not included in the programme fee: flights, accommodation and full board, mandatory Austrian students' union fee
• Funding available: £1,500 for non-WP students, £2,100 for Widening Participation students

Eligibility

• Students must be enrolled at Swansea University
• Students cannot be in the final year of study
• Postgraduate students can apply for funding but must provide evidence that their academic supervisor approves of their participation
• International students should speak to International@CampusLife to check the impact of participation on their Student Route visa

Widening Participation Criteria

• Annual household income of £25,000 or less
• Students receiving Universal Credit
• Care leavers and care experienced students
• Care givers
• Estranged students
• Refugees and asylum seekers

Programme Structure

The 4-week Sommerhochschule European Studies programme consists of two, two-week sessions. Six European Studies courses are offered during each session, covering topics such as law, politics, economics, history, cultural studies, and German.

Reasons to Participate

• Enjoy four weeks of European Studies and cultural exchange
• Choose from a variety of courses
• Meet students from all over the world
• Experience campus life on a lake shore, against a breathtaking mountain backdrop
• Live and study with students and professors from different nations
• Take part in sports, excursions, and cultural events