Salzburg College offers four 3-week (1+2) Summer Sessions, and students may enroll in one, two, three or all four sessions. For one session, students take 1 course for 1-3 U.S. credits. The academic course work emphasizes the special opportunities provided by the Salzburg setting and offers an introduction to various aspects of Austrian and European culture. Experiential learning beyond the classroom is an important part of the academic program. This includes coordinated learning visits to historical sites, cultural institutions, professional organizations, artistic and musical events.
Course Offerings
Summer Session I (May 8-May 27, 2023)
The Mozart Project (Independent Study in Music)
Selected Topics in Music History
Music Composition
Music Performance (Private Instruction)
German Language Instruction (all levels)
Summer Session II (May 22-June 10, 2023)
Western Civilization II
The European Experience
Principles of Microeconomics
Industrial Economics
Selected Topics in European Studies
Music Appreciation
Music History II
The Mozart Project (Independent Study in Music)
Selected Topics in Music History
Music Composition
Music Performance (Private Instruction)
German Language Instruction (all levels)
Summer Session III (June 5-June 24, 2023)
Principles of Macroeconomics
Managerial Economics
The Mozart Project (Independent Study in Music)
Selected Topics in Music History
Music Composition
Music Performance (Private Instruction)
Austrian Literature and Culture
Selected Topics in Literature
German Language Instruction (all levels)
Summer Session IV (June 19-July 8, 2023)
Communication Ethics in Organizations
Leadership Development
The Mozart Project (Independent Study in Music)
Selected Topics in Music History
Music Composition
Music Performance (Private Instruction)
German Language Instruction (all levels)
Course Schedule
Week 1 (online)
Independent assignments & online meetings
Su: Arrival in Salzburg
Week 2 (on site)
Mo-Fr: in class instruction
Mo-Su: various excursions & guest speakers
Week 3 (on site)
Mo-Fr: in class instruction
Mo-Th: various excursions & guest speakers
Sa: Departure from Salzburg
Special Events & Excursions
A variety of special lectures, events and excursions constitute an integral part of each session:
A list of events will be provided with the detailed course outlines during. Please note: The dates of individual events are tentative and subject to change.
Room & Board
To maximize cultural engagement, students live either in Austrian families, breakfast and dinner incl. (Mon-Sun) OR share a room at an Austrian student dormitory, no meals provided.
Program Fee
(per session)
Tuition for one course
Room and included meals
Course related excursions
Variety of local excursions, social events & day trips
Austrian Health Insurance
Cost does not include individual passport, transatlantic transportation, international travel insurance and other personal discretionary expenses.
Additional fees on behalf of home institution may also apply.
Non-refundable $ 500 deposit due upon registration.