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Carlson School Exchange in Austria: Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien Summer Program

Graduate Global Immersion

Program Dates:

Summer 2025:

Application opens: December 2, 2024

Priority deadline: February 3, 2025

July session: June 30 – July 18, 2025

August session: July 21 - August 8, 2025

Belvedere Palace, Museum in Vienna, Austria
Austrian Mountains
Austrian City
overlooking Vienna skyline
interior view of WU building
group of students smiling at the camera in front of a fountain
group of students holding a WU banner
Belvedere Palace, Museum in Vienna, Austria
Austrian Mountains
Austrian City
overlooking Vienna skyline
interior view of WU building
group of students smiling at the camera in front of a fountain
group of students holding a WU banner

Program Details

    • WU is the EU's largest educational institution for business and economics, business law, and social sciences. 
    • Vienna is one of the most livable and safest cities in the world. it has a vibrant cultural life as well as many open spaces and an excellent infrastructure. These factors make Vienna an ideal university town. 
    • 1.7 million people live in the city of Vienna while 2.4 million people live in the greater metropolitan area. Its location in the center of Europe makes it an important hub for international organizations and companies. 
    • The Carlson Global Institute strongly encourages students to live in the on-campus housing options as those are affiliated with and vetted by the partner institutions.
    • Students should check the host university website and fact sheet for specific accommodations information including on-campus and off-campus options, application process and deadline, and cost information.
    • WU has recommended accommodations for ISU participants in off-campus apartments or student residence halls for the duration of the ISU program. Students will book their own accommodation for the duration of ISU. The recommended accommodations offer special pricing for ISU participants.
    • Students who would like to arrive before and stay after the official ISU program dates will need to arrange their own accommodations
    • Students are able to attend ISU for one or both sessions
    • Graduate students will enroll in two courses per session in the ISU program
    • Graduate students earn 4 UMN credits per session
    • Specific course information can be found on the ISU website
    • The WU summer program will transfer back as S/N grading
    • No host country language skills required
    • Currently enrolled in a Carlson School graduate program
    • In good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
    • Additional criteria may apply
    • The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

    All Carlson students are responsible for obtaining a passport before they participate on a study abroad program. All students participating on a summer program will be responsible for obtaining a visa or residence permit if required by their host country. The Carlson Global Institute does not process visa applications for students participating on exchange programs.

    APPLY HERE

    Students must use their UMN email address when creating their application account with UMN, as well as when they apply directly to the host university abroad. Students will be charged a $50 application fee. Applications will be reviewed and students will be informed of their application status within two weeks of submission.

    Applications will only be reviewed when the following is complete: 

    1.) Application essay addressing the following questions. The total essay cannot exceed 500 words in total.

    • Why is this particular summer program and host university a good fit for you? Please list 2 examples specific to your host institution. It can relate to your academics, personal goals, or professional goals. Additionally, how do you plan to engage in the communities in your host school? 
    • Exchange programs require students to demonstrate a great deal of flexibility and adaptability. Many Carlson students find the adjustment to a new academic environment to be challenging. Please share a personal example of a time you demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a challenging academic situation when you did not agree with the outcome. What did you learn from this experience and how will it help you be successful on a summer exchange program?

    2.) Resume 

    Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. Carlson School graduate students are eligible for Education Abroad Fellowships. Please visit "Financial Aid" and "Fellowships" for more information.

Cost

These estimates will vary based on student preferences and exchange rates. All cost estimates are subject to change based on economic and international factors.  

Program Fees includes: 

  • Program administration
  • Public transportation pass within Vienna
  • Course materials
  • Company visits 
  • Coffee and lunch (Monday through Friday on lecture days)
  • Cultural and social events, such as Vienna city tour
  • Required international medical, security, and evacuation insurance
     
Summer 2024 - One Session
Carlson School Tuition (charged to UMN student account) Per-credit rate for 4 credits
Program Fee (charged to UMN student account) $750
Transportation (to and from program site) $1,200
Passport $165
Food & Housing $2,230
Essential Daily Living Expenses $200
Miscellaneous $100
Total $4,645 + tuition costs
Summer 2024 - Two Sessions
Carlson School Tuition (charged to UMN student account) Per-credit tuition rate for 8 credits
Program Fee (charged to UMN student account) $750
Transportation (to and from program site) $1,200
Passport $165
Food & Housing $4,460
Essential Daily Living Expenses $400
Miscellaneous $200
Total $7,175 + tuition costs

Details:

Staff
Grade & Credit Conversion Chart
Academic term(s)
Summer Term
Degree level
Graduate
Region
Europe
Country
Austria
City
Vienna
Host School
WU International Summer University
Office
Carlson Global Institute (CGI)
Program Model
Partner University Business Exchange