Education & Exchanges

Emergency Information for American Citizens

New U.S. Travel Requirements

Local Emergency Information and Contacts

Read alerts for U.S. Citizens

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Effective November 8, 2021, all non-U.S. citizen air travelers to the United States are required to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to the United States.

Education & Exchanges

Overview

Learn, exchange, grow, and serve. The U.S. Department of State offers many programs for non-U.S. citizens wishing to come to the U.S. for cultural, educational, or professional exchange. These programs are augmented by local opportunities in countries around that world that allow non-U.S. citizens to explore U.S. culture and the English language.

Meet US

American diplomats discuss life in the United States

The “Meet US” program offers Austrian students (16 years and older) and teachers the opportunity to get in touch with American diplomats and to discuss life in the United States with them – whether it is about education, the hometown, or the work of U.S. diplomats, or about the U.S. political system or history.

American Shelves

In selected Austrian public libraries

The US Embassy in Vienna, in cooperation with the Austrian Library Association, has set up shelves with information material, so-called “American Shelves”, in selected Austrian public libraries to promote mutual understanding and engagement between the people of Austria and the people of the United States of America to promote.

Austrian map with the American Shelves indicated

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Austrian-American Partnership Fund

Support for your project

The Austrian-American Partnership Fund supports collaboration and cultural exchange between Austrian and U.S. non-governmental organizations, universities, professional associations, arts and cultural organizations. The goals of the program are to expand the range of educational, cultural, and professional cooperation between Austrians and Americans. Global Issues: Fostering dialogue and discussion on issues of mutual concern and interest, such as energy, diversity and inclusion, digital literacy and cybersecurity, trade and economic policy, countering violent extremism, human rights and transatlantic cooperation.

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English Teaching Forum

Newest Trends in Teaching English

The English Teaching Forum is a quarterly magazine that supports the teaching of English around the world by publishing innovative, practical ideas. It is issued by the U.S. Department of State. Over 60,000 copies of the magazine are distributed in more than 100 countries.

Education

EducationUSA American English

EducationUSA

More than 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories that offer information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States.

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American English

American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English language and culture.

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Exchanges

Cultural and Professional Exchanges Programs Bridge USA Academic Exchanges

Cultural and Professional Exchanges Programs

Exchanges that engage professionals in the government, non-profit, and private sectors; high school students; representatives from the cultural and sports communities; and disenfranchised and underserved audiences.

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Bridge USA

Brings emerging leaders and professionals to the United States on 13 different cultural exchange programs focused on education, research and skills development. The program allows participants to hone their skills, immerse themselves in American society and culture, connect with Americans, and share their culture with their American host communities.

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Academic Exchanges

Opportunities for international study and research from the undergraduate through postdoctoral and professional levels.

Exchange Programs in Austria

AFS: Experience new cultures, learn languages, broaden horizons – we make it possible. Whether with a year abroad, a semester abroad or one of our short-term programs!

AIFS: If you want to achieve goals, you have to know the way! Welcome to AIFS Educational Travel, one of the world’s leading tour operators for study abroad, study trips, adventure travel and cultural exchange.

ASSIST: Connecting America’s finest schools with the world’s leading scholars. ASSIST creates life-changing opportunities for outstanding international scholars to learn from and contribute to the finest American independent secondary schools. Exchange students participating in the year-long ASSIST program enjoy an experience that lasts a lifetime!

EF Education First: On language trips in 2022 you not only learn a language, you live it. On a language trip, you surround yourself with the foreign language at school and in everyday life around the clock and not only find new friends at a dream destination, but also quickly improve your language skills!

International Experience e.V.: Experience the time of your life: student exchange, year abroad, exchange year. High School Programs Worldwide – Student Exchange. With us as your advisor, your student exchange or year abroad in a foreign country will be a complete success!

Travelbee: Experience a piece of the world. With the year abroad from travelbee. Make the world your home! travelbee enables you to immerse yourself in new cultures, get to know the people and traditions of the country, improve your language skills, become part of society and make friends for life so that you can come back from the exchange more independently, adult and goal-oriented.

YFU Austria – Interkultureller Schüleraustausch: With our programs we promote intercultural understanding, mutual respect and social responsibility. Families and young people are particularly important to us. With us, you will be looked after professionally and cordially by our team from day one!

Exchange Program Alumni – Resources & Opportunities

Diverse group of students

Join the Exchange Alumni community at https://alumni.state.gov, and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you continue your exchange experience and build on the skills you gained during your program. Through your account at https://alumni.state.gov

- - - Candidates will have access to various grant opportunities through Foundation Directory Online (FDO) and Grants to Individuals (GTI).
    - You can read journals, academic journals, and articles through Gale and EBSCO’s first academic database.
    - You will meet former participants to connect to the network locally and globally.
    - You can find up-to-date information on live events, such as #MentorTalks, as well as pre-participant updates.
    - You can access US Government Entrepreneurship Resources to take your business thinking to the next level.