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Courses with titles in German are taught in German.

Courses at the 100 level are introductory courses. Two hundred and 300 level courses are semi-specialized courses for students with ability and background in the subject. Four hundred level courses are designed for students majoring in the discipline. The number in parentheses indicates both recommended credits and number of class hours per week. Courses with German titles are taught in German. Ten students are required to confirm a course. Courses are held Monday through Friday.

Courses taught in English by the University for AIFS students

Students with no German background may take all courses in English. Three subject areas are taught by the University exclusively for AIFS students: international relations, business and economics, and arts and humanities.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Courses taught in German by the University for AIFS students

AIFS students receive help with language requirements. Basic, uncomplicated German is used to introduce the art and music of the students’ new cultural environment.

University courses open to all students/electives

As members of the University, AIFS students may, with exceptions, attend any of the regular courses offered. Students must check for a full listing upon arrival, as the catalog detailing courses does not appear until two to three weeks before a semester begins. If a student would like to take University courses for credit, a fall semester student must stay until January 31 and a spring semester student must stay until June 30. Students pay a fee of $900 for the extra month for accommodations, meals and administration.

The payment fee deadline for the $900 supplement is November 15 for the fall semester and April 15 for the spring semester. Students can pay this supplement to AIFS in the U.S. prior to departure.

Special Programs

International Relations

The University’s interdisciplinary Department of International Relations and Political Science offers international relations courses in English for AIFS students in human rights, European integration and megatrends in international politics and economics.

University of Salzburg Courses

English Literature

The University offers a full range of English literature courses popular with AIFS students. Leading scholars from Britain and the U.S. often visit the University to offer lectures and courses.

Foreign Languages

For students interested in other languages, the Department of Romance Languages offers courses at all levels in French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese; the Department of Slavic Languages offers courses at all levels in Russian, Serbo-Croatian and Polish. Language of instruction is either German or the language being taught.