- Vienna, Austria
*Page being updated for 2026* The purpose of this course is to explore the ways in which cultural memory has shaped, and continues to shape, urban life in one specific place: Vienna, Austria. For individuals and groups alike, memory forms an essential component of social identity. Cultural memory is produced in various forms from memorials, public art, and commodities to popular culture, rituals, and museums. Yet, the very symbols meant to preserve the past, in many cases, are designed to change, or omit, the facts. Vienna itself will be our laboratory as we examine theoretical discussions of memory and the city in a provocative geographical setting. We will visit museums that are important to Vienna's collective memory. German conversation classes, taught by a native speaker, will be part of our daily curriculum. Course meets major requirements in several liberal arts majors and the upper division writing flag, independent inquiry flag and global cultures flag.
Sponsored by College of Liberal Arts
Course(s)
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AMS 370.41
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HIS 362C
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URB 322C
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T C 358
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LAH 350
- Vienna: Memory, and the City: From Imperial Capital to Global Metropolis
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L A 119 - International Learning Seminar (Spring)
Academic Information
Students earn 4 hours of in-residence credit upon successful completion. Summer Abroad courses qualify for discounted tuition rate. Courses must be a grade and are factored into the official UT GPA.
Faculty
Professor Steven Hoelscher has taught at the University of Texas at Austin since 2000. Vienna, Austria, is a special place for Prof. Hoelscher that awoke his scholarly interests in cultural memory and urban development. He has led this course to Vienna since 2007.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Recommended minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Program restricted to undergraduate students.
- Open to all UT students in good academic and disciplinary standing
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students live in apartment-style housing in Vienna. Students generally live with 4-6 person apartments in double shared rooms. Kitchen included.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
*Program Costs may increase for 2026* $500 non-refundable deposit. $20-25,000 allocated in scholarships. Fee includes program activities, housing, and local transportation. NOT Included: Airfare, most meals, $500 in-state tuition, and $95 overseas insurance.
Dates:
- Program: June 3, 2026 to July 4, 2026
- Instructional: June 4, 2026 to July 3, 2026
- Final Deadline: November 1, 2025
Application Code
353046
Program Coordinator
Briana Gina Arenas
Additional Resources
Program Website
Scholarships
Financial Aid
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Next Step
The application deadline is November 1! Plan to attend an info session in the Fall to learn more (in Events Calendar link above). Contact the program coordinator at briana.arenas@austin.utexas.edu with any questions. Scholarship applications are due by December 1, 2025.