| Additional CGA Requirement: | No | English Language Proficiency Proof: | Not Required |
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About University of Vienna
The University of Vienna was founded in 1365. Home to more than 94,000 students – 28,000 international students among them – it is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and the largest research institution in Austria. In October 2022, the University of Vienna congratulated Nobel Prize winner Anton Zeilinger, Austrian quantum physicist and Emeritus Professor at the university. Renowned particularly for its Humanities work, the university lays claim to nine Nobel Laureates including the chemist Hans Fischer and the physician Karl Landsteiner, who previously taught at the university. Its other Nobel associations include the physicist Erwin Schrödinger and the economist and philosopher Friedrich Hayek. The father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, is among its many notable alumni.
The university is sited within 63 locations across the city, all of which are connected by Vienna’s tram and bus network. The city is cycle-friendly and students are encouraged to sign-up to the CityBike scheme, with bikes located at stations across the city with the first hour of usage free of charge.
About Summer School
The program provides a multidimensional survey of the present development of Europe and the European Union (EU). Participants will study both the decision-making processes within the EU institutions as well as various aspects of European political culture. The program aims at contributing to an increased understanding of the EU and its possible future shape.
In the course of the four-week program, students are required to attend courses amounting to 10 ECTS credits. Please refer below options to meet the requirements:
Program Date
| Duration | Dates |
| 4 weeks | 11 July - 8 August 2026 |
* Notes:
Fees
This is a fee-paying program and HKUST students will bear the program fee and the costs for accommodation, travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and other fees incurred by the program.
| Fees | Amount |
| Summer school fees |
EUR 3,000
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| Austrian students' union fee |
EUR 25.2
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| Accommodation and full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) |
Double Room: EUR 2,041.7 Single Room: EUR 2,433.7 |
Eligibility
HKUST students must apply through the Office of Global Learning. Individual direct application to the host institution will not be accepted. You are eligible to apply for the program if you:
You may also find the details on application process and selection criteria under HKUST Summer Study Abroad Program brochure page.
Visa Information
Students may need a visa to attend the program. Please check with the Austrian Consulate General Hong Kong for details.
Health Insurance
HKUST students who take part in the University's study abroad programs will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
HKUST students must stay in one of the accommodation options offered by the host institution (if applicable). If you choose not to stay in any of them, you must obtain a pre-approval from HKUST by emailing OGL at study.abroad@ust.hk.
HKUST students participating in this program will be accommodated in the dormitory provided by University of Vienna. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Disclaimer: The host institutions may release updated information from time to time. Information on this page will be updated on a rolling basis. While the Office of Global Learning tries the best effort to post the most updated information on this page, you are advised to refer to the host institutions' official websites for the most updated information.
Last update: 18 December 2025