About Austria

Austria, set in the middle of the Alps, is a central European country known for its mountain villages, lakes and long musical tradition. The official language is German, and the German spoken in Austria has some distinctive words and accent features of its own. Vienna, the capital, is known as one of the important cultural cities of Europe, with its imperial palaces, opera house and classical music heritage kept alive in everyday life.

Programmes in Austria are based in Vienna and focus on general German courses. It is an appealing choice for anyone who wants to learn German in a city where culture and the arts are part of daily life. Vienna's orderly layout, well-developed public transport and walkable historic centre help newly arrived students settle in quickly.

German programmes in the capital, Vienna
The city of classical music and historic coffee houses
A German-speaking country bordering Germany and Switzerland

Why this country

Why Austria?

Learn German with Vienna's music and coffee-house culture.

German in Vienna
You can learn German in class and use it straight away in cafés, museums and markets, while getting to know the distinctive expressions of Austrian German.
A city of music and art
Classical concerts, opera, museums and historic palaces turn your time outside class in Vienna into an experience full of culture.
Life close to the Alps
Mountain areas and lakes reachable by train offer great weekend opportunities for outdoor activities, from skiing in winter to hiking in summer.

Life and climate

AustriaCapital: Vienna

Climate

Temperate climate with continental influence: mild to warm summers and cold winters, with snow common in mountain areas.

Student life

In Vienna the metro, tram and bus network reaches every corner of the city. Traditional coffee houses, large parks, the banks of the Danube and year-round concerts and exhibitions are at the centre of social life, and outdoor events in summer add extra energy to the city.

Schools