International Summer University WU in Vienna

Summer Abroad

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Location: Vienna , Austria
Language of instruction: English
Tuition payable to: Partner Institution
Program website: International Summer University WU Website
Program dates: July Session (June/July) and August Session (July/August)

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About the program

Wirtschaftsuniversitat Wien (WU), otherwise Vienna University of Economics and Business offers two 3-week sessions with business-related courses. Courses serve to deepen students undestanding of business topics and are taught by WU and international guest lecturers. The program includes local company visits, guest speakers, and social and cultural programming that enriches the academic framework. All activities will take place in Vienna.

More specific and finalized program details can be found on the partner institution's website. However, you must apply through Go Global to be considered for this program and ensure you follow the appropriate transfer credit process.

Who can go?

Available to undergraduates and graduate students in business administration or related fields

Academic planning

Areas of study available:

  • Arts
  • Commerce
  • Management

Course equivalency formula

  • 2 ECTS credits = 1 UBC credit

Course load information

  • Take 2 intensive courses per session. Each session totals 8 ECTS Credits (4 ECTS per course).

Transfer credit

Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.

Not all courses listed are offered through the summer program at this partner institution. The tool is for reference only–research the partner's website for actual course offerings.

Search for previously approved courses

Note: Transfer credits are only granted for courses with academic content that meet the academic standard for UBC. Courses that do not contain academic coursework may not be eligible. Please visit Go Global Transfer Credit webpage to learn more. Please speak to a departmental advisor if you have any questions.

Other opportunities at this partner

Student experience

Housing

Recommendations offered. Students required to book accommodation on their own. Information on accommodation

Accessibility

Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.

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Finances and funding

Tuition and Fees

You will pay tuition directly to the partner institution

The partner institution may charge other fees. Please check the program website for details of program costs.

Financial Planning

Awards & Scholarships

All students accepted for Summer Abroad are automatically considered to receive the Go Global Award ($1000)

All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:  


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