January 30 - February 13, 2026
Vienna, Austria
Program: The Discovery of Modernity - Vienna Around 1900
Apply now: univie: winter school for Cultural Historical Studies 2026 of the Sommerhochschule of the University of Vienna.
The two-week program combines first class academic courses with an extensive social and cultural program. Vienna’s rich cultural heritage, especially the museums, will lead to a thorough understanding of the input of the fin-de-siècle on the modernization of Europe.
The program offers six courses about the history, economy and society of the late Habsburg Monarchy, as well as fine arts, architecture and design of the same period and developments in psychology, literature, and music. All together a deep insight in society and culture of this fascinating period of modernization will be given.
This unique program consists of high-level lectures in the morning and guided excursions in the city of Vienna as well as visits to various museums in the afternoon. Outside the framework of classes, Vienna offers plenty of opportunities to explore additional cultural and historical sights.
The courses are in English and are aimed at international students worldwide. Intercultural and social exchange and mutual understanding play a central role in the program.
Given the intercultural and interdisciplinary aspect of the program our course offerings are, without question, of interest for students from all fields of study, but certainly of special interest for students who study one of the following fields: History, Cultural Studies, Art, Design, Architecture, Literature, Psychology, and Political Science.
Further information: https://shs.univie.ac.at/winter-school/
Application deadline: November 30, 2025
Winter School Fees: Winter School fees are € 1,730 and include registration, tuition, and all planned excursions. (External students have to pay the Austrian students' union fee of € 25.20 to be admitted to the University of Vienna and to enjoy insurance coverage).
Scholarships: A limited number of partial scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need.
Scholarship applications deadline: October 31, 2025
