Carlson School Exchange in Austria: Wirtschaftuniversität Wien Summer Program
Graduate Global ImmersionProgram Dates:
Summer 2024:
Application opens: December 1, 2023
Priority deadline: February 1, 2024
July session: July 1 - July 19, 2024
August session: July 22 - August 9, 2024
Program Details
- WU is the EU's largest educational institution for business and economics, business law, and social sciences.Â
- 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.Â
- 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.Â
- 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 4Â 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.
- 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?Â
- 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?
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 with the following is complete:Â
1.) Application essay addressing the following questions. The total essay cannot exceed 500 words in total.
2.) ResumeÂ
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 Estimate (Summary)
These estimates will vary based on student preferences and exchange rates. All cost estimates are subject to change based on economic and international factors. Â
Program Fees includes:Â
- Program administration
- Public transportation pass within Vienna
- Course materials
- Company visitsÂ
- 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
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| 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 |