The study abroad program includes pre-departure and on-site orientations, requires students to arrange their own travel, provides visa guidance (none required for U.S. citizens), and offers insurance and additional resources for international and LGBTQIA+ travelers.

The "Vienna—Crossroads of Central Europe" program fees cover lodging, select meals, transportation, and excursions, while personal expenses like airfare, entertainment, and medical emergencies are not included, with financial aid available for eligible students.

Students will stay in shared apartments with kitchen facilities, located near shops and public transportation, with no included meals, while the program offers cultural excursions around Vienna and nearby regions, and students can explore the city’s rich historical and dynamic modern aspects.

Kathy Stuart grew up in the small German town of Bad Schwalbach. This idyllic town of eight-thousand inhabitants, nestled in the Taunus Mountains near the wine-growing region along the Rhine, inspired her love of history: she climbed around many ruins of medieval fortresses along the banks of the Rhine.

UC Davis Summer Abroad Austria offers students the opportunity to earn units over the summer through immersive coursework, enhanced by local excursions, guest lectures and reflective assignments.

From the Renaissance to the United Nations, experience life and history in one of Europe’s grand imperial capitals.