What and where to study in Austria

Austria does not lack in fine institutions for higher learning. One of the best is named appropriately enough the University of Vienna. It is one of the oldest Universities in Europe and still offers a fine education in almost all fields of intellectual endeavour. For those interested in Slavic languages, its proximity to and historical ties with the lands of the East (many of which were ruled for centuries from Vienna) makes this a great choice. The University of Economics is yet another outstanding academic option. As its name suggests, the social sciences are well represented here with a legion of Europe's best minds working on cutting edge research. It's a great place to start a career.

Links:

www.mit.edu/people/cdemello/at.html

www.univie.ac.at

Foreign students in Austria

Time was when the majority of foreign students came from Western Europe and the US. That's completely changed now since the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989. Since then a wave of eager, well educated Central Europeans and Eastern Europeans, all formerly under Soviet sway, have washed over Austria's institutes of higher learning adding a cosmopolitan flair in some ways reminiscent of a century ago when Austria herself was known as “Mother of nations” (but like all mother's she wasn't always happy about it). Almost needless to say then, Austria welcomes its foreign students who thrive within its hothouses of the mind and spirit. Take your library books to the local cafes, sip the great coffee and explore. It's simply a great and unique time to be a student in Austria, so take advantage!

Links:

www.englishabroad.us/austria.html

www.intstudy.com/articles/