Austria: Salzburg Semester

Salzburg College in Salzburg

The Salzburg College study center is located in the heart of the Old City. It occupies a 16th century town house, situated on Ursulinenplatz, a small square, flanked by a historic city gate and one of Salzburg's famous Baroque churches. From the top floor library, there is a spectacular view of the city, across the street are the pleasant embankments of the Salzach river. The five-story building includes classrooms, offices, library, lounge, and dining room, music practice space, photo labs and an art studio that can also serve as a gallery.  The close vicinity of public, educational and cultural institutions, allows for easy integration of classroom study and on-site experience which is a major objective of the academic program. The University Library and other research facilities (e.g. Mozart Archives) are all located in walking distance. Salzburg College is also just down the street from the main intersecting point of the Salzburg public bus system and is in walking distance from the main train station which allows for easy travel throughout Europe.

Course Offerings

• German Language and Literature
• European Studies
• Political Science
• Communication Studies
• Business and Marketing
• Music and Music Performance
• Art and Photography
• Internships (as part of your semester experience)

All courses are taught in English by European professors. One German language course is required.

Academic Highlights

Classes are small and students receive individual attention. Course work offered in two six-week terms allowing students to concentrate on two or three courses of their choice.  Classroom work and field experience are integrated.  Excursions, guest lectures, and interaction with local professionals are an important part of the program.  Salzburg College faculty are European professors many of whom have also taught at American universities.  Interested students can sign up for an internship to explore Austrian perspectives and practices at the workplace, thus gaining more insights into social, political, and economic aspects of the Austrian way of life.

Students earn up to 15 undergraduate credits on the program and must be at least sophomore standing. The program is open to students with at least a 2.7 GPA. 

 

Student Life

Photo courtesy: Salzburg Tourism

Upon students' arrival in Munich, there will be a four-day introductory field trip permitting students to get to know the other participants, adjust to their European environment, learn to navigate a European city, and discover the site-specific interplay of history and contemporary reality. In order to be able to place Salzburg in its appropriate geographic and historical context, students will have the opportunity to explore the cities of Munich and parts of Bavaria.  As a complement to the academic program, students take day trips to nearby towns, including both the lake and mountain district. There is also a four-day field trip to Vienna as well as the opportunity for extended travel during semester break. Students can join a "buddy system", a joint project of Salzburg College and the University of Salzburg, allowing SC students to be linked up to Austrian students and thus facilitating the process of social integration.  Salzburg College students are also invited to participate in the University of Salzburg sports offerings.  Lots of extra-curricular activities, such as hiking, climbing, wintersports, cooking, etc. are offered as well.

Housing

Students can choose between home-stay with an Austrian family or living in a carefully selected university dormitory.  Housing assignments are based on interviews conducted during the initial field trip through Bavaria.  Becoming part of an Austrian host family or joining Austrian students in a dormitory allows Salzburg College students to understand Austrian customs and values first hand.  This is a particularly rewarding aspect of studying at Salzburg College.

Alumni Feedback

"My host family was really great and would always have fun stuff we could do whenever I wasn't busy.  My time here was great!" -- Kris Robertson

"It i s incredible how easy it is to travel from Austria, Europe is literally at your fingertips.  Salzburg itself is special in that it's a city with a lot to do, but also has so many homey touches that the result is a beautiful landscape filled with never-ending adventures!" -- T. Chris Webb

"I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Salzburg College.  The education I received here occurred both inside and outside of the school itself and I will carry it with me forever.  Salzburg is a wonderful town and it is perfectly located to facilitate travel to the rest of Europe." -- Ben Pickos

 

Duration

Fall: September 1 - December 13, 2013

Spring:  January 19 - May 2, 2014

Application Deadline(s)

Fall: May 15
Spring: October 15

Eligibility Requirements

Must be at least sophomore standing; the program is open to students with at least a 2.7 GPA.  There is no language requirement.

Language

Courses are taught in English by European professors. One German language course is required.

Costs

$14,531(CCIS Members)
$15,131(non-members)

A $500 deposit is required at the time of acceptance and a $2,500 deposit, subtracted from total fees, is required five weeks prior to the beginning of the semester.  Truman does not have an application fee.

Costs Included

Instructional costs abroad, CCIS and sponsor fees, orientation, Bavaria field trip, Vienna field trip, local excursions, course-related excursions.  Austrian homestay with breakfast and dinner Monday - Sunday; residence in dorms with two meals (breakfast and dinner) Monday - Friday;  lunch (Monday through Thursday) provided by Salzburg College; health insurance

Costs Not Included

Estimated: airfare ($1,500), personal and miscellaneous expenses ($2,500), books (rental and purchase plan, depending on course)

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete the Salzburg application which will be sent directly to the student via e-mail from Salzburg College.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

• Wikipedia Salzburg, Austria

 

Submit Application Materials To:

Alci Arias Craig, Assistant Director

Truman State University
Center for International Education Abroad
Kirk Building 114
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785-4076
(660) 785-7473 (Fax)
alcidean@truman.edu

 

 

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading the forms. To download, right click on the application or recommendation form and click "save as", then save the form to your desktop or downloads. Once you have completed your form, SAVE IT FIRST!!!! DO NOT CLICK "SUBMIT" until you have SAVED your form or the recipient will receive a BLANK form. Once you have saved it, click "submit" and THEN email your completed form as an attachment to the contact email address associated with the program in which you are applying. If for some reason you do not see the email address pop up when you click "submit", then email the application to the program sponsor listed here on this page.

YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR HOME INSTITUTIONS' STUDY ABROAD OFFICE OR ADVISOR OF YOUR INTENTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE THEM WITH A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION. 

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CCIS Online Application & Instructions

CCIS Online Student Recommendation

(Students: DO NOT send the student recommendation form to your evaluators as an attachment. Please only send the page URL. The student recommendation form can be found under the "Apply Now" tab.)

 

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.