Detailed introduction of the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna:

Introduction

The Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, also known as the Vienna School of International Studies, is a postgraduate professional school located in Vienna, Austria, focusing on providing professional training for students and professionals in the fields of international affairs, political science, law, languages, history and economics.

Overview

Student size: 170 students from 48 countries in the 2015-2016 academic year, and currently there are 182 students.

Courses: Postgraduate degree programs are offered, including the two-year Master of Advanced International Studies and Master of Science in Environmental Technology and International Affairs degree programs, as well as a one-year "Diploma Program". Among them, the Master of Advanced International Studies is jointly offered with the University of Vienna, and the Master of Science in Environmental Technology and International Affairs is offered in cooperation with the Vienna University of Technology.

History and Establishment

The school has a long history. It was originally established by Empress Maria Theresa in 1754 as the Oriental Academy to train young diplomats for the Habsburg Empire.

After several name changes and reorganizations, it became the Vienna Diplomatic Academy in 1964 and obtained the status of an independent public institution in 1996.

School Strength

Faculty: It has 96 Academic staff members have rich teaching and practical experience in their respective professional fields and can provide students with high-quality education and professional guidance.

International Exchange: As a college with a high degree of internationalization, it attracts students from all over the world. The student group has a diverse cultural background, providing a broad platform for communication and cooperation between students, and helping to cultivate students' international vision and cross-cultural communication skills.

Institutional Nature

An independent public graduate school.

Educational Philosophy

Committed to cultivating students with not only solid academic knowledge, but also cross-cultural communication skills, negotiation and management skills, etc., which are the decisive prerequisites for today's interesting international careers, so that students can cope with various challenges in international careers.

Key Disciplines and Faculties

Key Disciplines: International relations, political science, international and EU law, economics, history and language are the key disciplines of the school. These disciplines are closely centered on international affairs, cross-integrated with each other, and provide students with a comprehensive and systematic perspective on international issues.

Faculty: No clear division of the school was found, but from the perspective of course settings, it mainly focuses on several major disciplines such as international relations and politics, economics and law, language and culture.

Ranking

The specific position of the school in the international comprehensive university rankings has not been found, but as a professional college with a long history and focusing on diplomacy and international affairs education, it has a high reputation and influence in education and research in the field of international affairs.

Cost

The specific tuition information has not been clearly found, but the college stated that there are a variety of scholarships available for students to apply for to help them finance their master's degree studies.

Campus

Location: Located in downtown Vienna, the specific address is Favoritenstraße 15a, 1040 Vienna.

Environment and facilities: The campus is surrounded by a strong cultural atmosphere and convenient transportation. The campus has an elegant architectural style, modern teaching facilities and a comfortable learning environment, providing good conditions for students' study and research.