Application & forms

No prior knowledge of German is required to participate in this program.  Students with no prior knowledge of German will take German language courses in Innsbruck at the beginner's level.  Students with some prior knowledge of German are placed at the appropriate level of German language instruction in Innsbruck.  Students may take any course offered at the University of Innsbruck for which they qualify.  In addition, students will enroll in a variety of "Special Topics" courses  created especially for the Academic Year Abroad program. These courses are taught in English by an international faculty and are also open to regular University of Innsbruck students. 

Students with certified proficiency in German may choose the full immersion track. Verification from the Foreign Language or German Department Chair of Advanced or Advanced Intermediate standing, approved language course certificates such as those issued by the Goethe Institute, or a minimum of four semesters of college level German and successful completion of the University of Innsbruck's language proficiency exam may exempt an applicant from the language study requirements expected from all other AYA participants.

Such students with German proficiency will be fully integrated into the Austrian University system and will be able to enroll in regularly offered courses at the University of Innsbruck, in addition to any AYA courses required. They will need to consult their Advisor, Department Chairs, and Dean at their home institution when selecting classes from the regular University of Innsbruck course offerings. Arrangements for such students will be handled individually through the Division of International Education in consultation with the Resident Director. This coordination will ensure that courses are accepted for transfer credit.

Apply to the program. Online Application Here.

There is a $300.00 deposit required to complete this application, $150.00 of which is a non-refundable application fee.

1. Submit an official transcript. E-transcripts are preferred and go to Irene Ziegler at iziegler@uno.edu. Paper transcripts can be sent to Irene Ziegler, UNO International Center, Rm. 128, New Orleans, LA 70148.  (UNO students can submit an unofficial transcript.)
2. For non-UNO students: Submit the Home Institution Approval Form.
3. Submit the Faculty Reference Form for Study Abroad.

Once you have been accepted to the AYA program, the following steps need to be completed:

1. Meet all program payments and deadlines.
2. Inform yourself about Financial Aid. Email Dr. Irene Ziegler at iziegler@uno.edu or come to IC 128.
3. Communicate with Dr. Margaret Davidson about class selection: Margaret.Davidson@uibk.ac.at. Email her your “graduation check list.”  Communicate with your advisor about transfer of credits and how Innsbruck classes will be applied to your curriculum.
4. Read the Pre-departure Manual carefully and communicate with Dr. Davidson about visas and flights before you book.
5. Apply for a passport if you do not have one, and upload the picture page of your passport here.
6. Upload a digital photo here.
7. Complete the online Medical History Form 
8. Complete and submit the Proof of Immunization Form (Instructions)
9. Purchase your flight (keeping in mind certain visa requirements such as flying directly into Austria, if applicable) and send us your flight itinerary.
10. Request a “Letter of Good Conduct” or police report from a local law enforcement office. Bring the original with you to Austria. Please note that this Letter of Good Conduct is needed only for students who stay for two semesters.