Austria: Salzburg Summer

Salzburg College in Salzburg

The study center of Salzburg College 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. Students have classes, study, and take their lunches at Ursulinenplatz.

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 Salzburg College program. The University Library and other research facilities (e.g. Mozart Archives) are all located in walking distance. Ursulinenplatz is also just down the street from the main intersecting point of the Salzburg public bus system which will greatly facilitate the commuting to and from the Austrian host family homes.

Course Offerings

German Language Studies
Understanding Austria: History, Politics and Culture
The European Union
Austrian Literature and Culture
The Mozart Project
Music Performance (additional fee required $470)

Austrian Literature and Culture

Music History

 

Academic Highlights

The classes are small and students receive individual attention.  There is integrated learning inside and ouside the classroom.  Students can personalize their academic program.

 

Student Life

Photo courtesy: Salzburg Tourism

Actual immersion in the daily life of a foreign country is a unique opportunity for personal growth.  Salzburg College offers you this opportunity by integrating academic work with field study and travel and the chance to live in an Austrian home.

Excursions, guest lectures, and interaction with local professionals complement your academic course work.  There are many concerts, museum tours, and visits to historical sites for the student to experience, as well as personal independent travel.

Housing

Austrian homestay, breakfast and evening meal on class days and weekends. Lunches on campus.

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

May 13 - June 16, 2012

Application Deadline(s)

March 1

Eligibility Requirements

Must be sophomore standing; the program is open to students with at least a 2.7 GPA.  No prior knowledge of German is required.

Language

One class in the German language is required and courses are taught in English by European professors.

Costs

$6,254 CCIS  European Studies Program  $6,736 Music Program // The full amount is due eight weeks before the start of the program.

$6,259 Non-CCIS and $6,719 for the Music Program

Truman requires a $300 deposit, deducted from total amount due, upon acceptance to the program, but does not have an application fee.

Costs Included

Instructional costs abroad, administrative fees, room and board, all excursions, 4 day Vienna field trip, local transportation (bus pass), orientation and insurance.

Costs Not Included

Airfare ($1,500), personal and miscellaneous costs ($1,500), books

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, 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

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.