IES Vienna: Music
- Location: Vienna, Austria
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Language of Instruction: English or German (previous German not required)
- Class Eligibility: Juniors and seniors
Introduction
Vienna is situated on the River Danube at the edge of the majestic Austrian Alps and has been an important crossroads since the time of the Romans. It is a charming city as well as a cosmopolitan metropolis of timeless fascination, and its unparalleled opera houses, museum, and theatres are as famous today as they were a century ago. The IES Center is located in the Palais Corbelli, an elegant 18th Century palace in the heart of Vienna, and is just minutes from an array of museums, theatres, and other major cultural attractions.
The Vienna Music program is ideal for students majoring or minoring in Music.
- Visa:
Required. Non-US citizens should consult with IES and the Office of International Student Support before applying to the program.
- Fees: Students pay regular tuition to Haverford College. Haverford is then responsible for making payments to IES. Students pay housing costs directly to IES.
Academic Overview
Requirements
Previous German language study is not required for students only enrolling in IES courses. Students planning to enroll in university courses must have completed four semesters of college-level German (or equivalent) for the fall semester, and five semesters for the spring semester. Students must enroll in an appropriate-level IES German language course.
Academic Credit
Each semester, students must carry 15 to 19 credit hours. Students are not permitted to take less than 15 credits unless they have the permission of their dean and advisor in advance. Students enroll in four IES area studies courses (or the equivalent in University courses) and one German Language course each semester. Major, minor, and concentration transfer credit will only be granted for courses in which students received a grade of a C or above.
Curriculum
Students take either English-taught or German-taught IES Abroad Music courses in Music History, Theory and Performance Studies, and they may also select elective courses from among those offered on the European Culture and Society program. All students take a German Language course at the appropriate level. Students proficient in German may enroll in courses at the prestigious Universität Wien
Additional features of the Music program include performance workshops, private lessons, practice rooms, concerts and recitals, 50-seat concert hall, field study excursions, guest speakers and instrument storage lockers to allow students to bring their own instruments.
Course Highlights
Music History, Music Theory, and Performance Studies
Note: Changes occur frequently. Students are responsible for finding the classes they need and consulting the official site of the institution.
Non-Academic Overview
Orientation
Students receive a three-day orientation upon arrival, followed by three weeks of intensive German language instruction.
Number of Students
Approximately 100-120 students attend the 2 Vienna programs each semester.
Housing/Meal Plans
Apartments – students will have access to a shared kitchen space and are responsible for cooking all of their own meals. Haverford students may not opt for independent off-campus housing – that is, housing not arranged by the program.
Notes
Additional Resources
- Support for LGTBQIA+ Students
- IES Abroad Student Diversity & Access
- Mental Health & Self Care While Abroad
- Diversity Abroad
Options
- Semester
Dates
- Semester I: Late August to mid-December
- Semester II: Mid-January to mid-May
Application Deadlines
- Semester I: March 1
- Semester II: October 5