Global Education

Program Dates

Term	Start Date	End Date
Fall Term	Please contact the Global Ed. Office
Spring Term	Mid-February	End-June

This program does have limited enrollment.

Where

IMC is situated in the historic old town of Krems, a mid-sized Austrian city with a population of around 25,000. Nestled along the Danube River in the scenic Wachau Valley, Krems is home to approximately 15,000 students attending various universities. The city is conveniently located about an hour by train from Vienna, the capital of the country. The University itself is spread across three campus locations within Krems, all of which are within a 15-minute walk of each other or easily reachable by bus.

The historical campus of “International Campus IMC Piaristengasse” is home to the study programmes of Tourism and Leisure Management, Export Oriented Management, International Business and Export-oriented Management, Marketing (& Sales) and Digital Business Innovation and Transformation. The “IMC Campus Krems”, the official headquarters of the IMC, with most of the administration departments as well as all their study programmes for the departments Health Sciences and Life Sciences and all German taught programmes for the Business Department. Lastly, campus IMC Gozzoburg, is home to the International Relations Department and the International Welcome Center as well as the study programme of International Wine Business.

Academics

As an exchange student at IMC Krems there are several English-taught programs suitable for Allegheny students, including Applied Chemistry, Business Administration, Informatics, International Business Management, Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, StartUp and Sustainability Management, International Wine Business, and Tourism and Leisure Management. Additional courses taught in German are available for students with at least C1 proficiency. Special courses such as Intercultural Competence, German language, Austrian/European business perspectives, Introduction to Gender & Diversity, and Sustainability are available to exchange students. Students are not able to enrol in specific Health Sciences courses. Proficiency in German is not required to apply.

Academic Structure

Students enroll directly in university courses open to visiting international students and take those classes alongside local Austrian students. There are additional courses available specifically for international students focused on language and culture.

IMC Krems has two main semesters; winter and summer. Winter semester is equivalent to Allegheny’s Fall semester that runs from mid September to the end of January. Summer semester is equivalent to Allegheny’s Spring semester that runs from mid February to end of June. Allegheny students are eligible to apply for IMC Krems’ spring term or two academic semesters. Students who are interested in IMC Krems for the Fall semester should please contact Global Education.

Course Credit

At IMC Krems, courses are measured using the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The normal workload per semester is 30 ECTS, which is equivalent to 15 Allegheny credit hours. IMC Krems requires a completion of courses worth a minimum of 15 ECTS credits, however, Allegheny requires students to complete at least 24 ECTS credits.

Courses

The schedule of the IMC courses as well as detailed course descriptions will be available for you approx. in August (for the fall term) and in January (for the spring term) – you will be informed via email by the International Relations Office. Syllabi are provided in the course language (English or German). For a list of some course offerings, please visit IMC Krems website here.

Eligibility

Recommended that students complete 4 semesters at Allegheny by the time of participation. Must have a C1 level proficiency to enroll in courses where German is the language of instruction.

Housing & Student Life

Students live in off campus housing in apartments, outsourced dormitories, or guest houses/hotels. This is typical of European institutions. IMC has a network of outside dormitory companies they work with. Dormitories within the network are within a 20 minute walk of the IMC campus and one is located directly at the Campus Krems location. The International Relations team will help students with the search for housing.

Here is a list of vetted official students’ residences available in Krems:

• Europazentrum Krems: http://www.oejab.at/site/en/studentsyouth/studenthostels/krems

• Kolping Campus Krems: http://www.krems.kolping.at/

• STUWO Studentenwohnheim Krems: http://www.stuwo.at/en/dormitories/dorm-krems/

• Platforms where you can find private accommodation in Krems

• www.stik.at

• www.willhaben.at

Your main support center for the academic organization and administration of your exchange semester is the International Relations Office. The International Relations Team will support you throughout your stay and studies.

Application Process

Allegheny students must apply for approval to study off-campus from the Global Education office AND apply directly to their chosen program. For this program, students who are approved will receive an email link from IMC Krems to complete their application. The Allegheny approval application deadline is February 20 for fall programs and September 20 for spring programs. Study away approval applications will be reviewed immediately following the appropriate semester deadline. The separate application deadline to apply directly to this program will vary and could be before or after Allegheny’s approval application due date. Check directly on their website (linked at the top of this page) for deadline information. For more information about the study away application process, please visit the application steps page.

Visa Information

U.S citizens are required to apply for a visa before departure. Students who are nationals of non EU/EEA countries, need a residence and travel visa (type C visa for stays of up to 90 days; type D visa for stays of 91 days to six months) for entry and residence in Austria. This visa has to be applied for at the official Austrian representative authority (embassy, consulate) in your home country before leaving for Austria, and it will be issued by this authority. Confirm visa details on the consulate website as regulations are subject to change.

Non-U.S./EU/EEA citizens should consult their home country’s Austrian embassy or consulate.

Fees & Costs

Below find information on estimated costs for a semester abroad. You will receive a bill from Allegheny College, as you normally would, for the amount shown under “Costs Paid to Allegheny College.” All other study away program costs will be paid directly to a non-Allegheny entity and are listed in part two below. These amounts are estimates and will vary depending on individual choices. A total estimated cost of attendance for this program is shown at the bottom.

All financial aid awards can be applied to study abroad costs with the exception of federal work-study awards and certain tuition exchange scholarships. For more information, visit our page about Financing Study Away.

Part One: Costs Paid to Allegheny College

Tuition (12 to 20 credits) Students do not pay tuition directly to IMC Krems. Instead, students continue to pay tuition to Allegheny College. This covers tuition at IMC Krems University.	$28,720
Study Away Fee	$800
SUBTOTAL Paid to Allegheny College	$29,520

Part Two: Costs Paid to non-Allegheny Entity

Housing – Paid directly to housing provider in Austria. The estimated cost per month for a single room is € 450 – 650 per month and a double room is € 350 – 500 per month. Estimated here is $600	$2,400
Estimated Costs for Meals – Students typically live in non-catered housing without a meal plan. Students grocery shop and cook on their own. Quoted here is approximately $20/day for independent meals.	$2,000
Estimated Airfare	$1,200
Estimated Visa and Immigration Expenses	$245
Estimated Local Transportation	$200
Estimated Personal Expenses Personal expenses include: the basic expenses for laundry, toiletries and other incidental expenses. It does not include an estimate for personal travel, entertainment or social outings.	$250
SUBTOTAL Paid to NON-Allegheny entity	$6,295

Subtotal Part One: Fees paid to Allegheny College (in section 1. above) PLUS	$29,520
Subtotal Part Two: Fees paid to non-Allegheny entity (in section 2. above)	$6,190
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE	$35,815 ***
***Compare this to the cost of a semester at Allegheny in Meadville.

NOTES: Study Away Fee includes: administrative support, transcript translation and processing, pre-departure orientation, and emergency travel insurance.