Dates
May 27 - June 26, 2026Subjects
MusicDeadlines
Dec. 1: Apply Early & Save $100Feb. 5: Regular Deadline
Program Overview
The KIIS summer program in Salzburg, Austria offers you a unique opportunity to study, practice, and study the performing arts in this beautiful European city. Birthplace of Mozart and home to the world-famous Mozarteum, Salzburg has long been renowned as an international and historical performing arts center. Salzburg also is a city of stunning architecture. Founded in the 8th Century, Salzburg displays evidence of Roman culture, the Middle Ages (notably the Festung), and wonderfully-preserved Baroque buildings. Situated on the banks of the Salzach River, nestled near the Alps, home to three universities, and filled with hospitable people, Salzburg indeed is a magical city. The program also includes a day trip to Munich and an overnight excursion to Vienna.
Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in heat and humidity, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.
Program Director
As a musicologist with an international performing career, I am a passionate believer in study abroad. I lived and performed overseas for many years in Europe, Asia, and South America, and I have experienced firsthand the ways that travel and cultural exchange influence young musicians to grow, stretch, and blossom. I have been part of the KIIS Salzburg program since 2009 and look forward to introducing students to the rich culture and music history of this part of the world!Dr. Scot Buzza
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Program Excursions
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Mozart Stiftung Archive Visit
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Munich Day Trip
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Vienna Excursion
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The Festung Hohensalzburg
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The Dom zu Salzburg
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Mozart Birthplace, Mozart’s Wohnhaus, and Mozart’s Vienna Apartment
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Domquartier Excursion
Group Flight
ESTIMATED COST $1,900 – $2,000
The Salzburg program offers a group flight option where you can travel to/from Salzburg with other students and faculty. If you choose this option, KIIS will purchase a roundtrip flight ticket for you. The flight cost will be added to your final program fee on April 1. The group flight will depart from Cincinnati or Louisville and fly to Munich, Germany where the group will then travel together to Salzburg, Austria.
If not selecting the group flight, you are responsible to purchase your individual flight.
The flight to Munich, Germany is overnight arriving the following morning. On the return, the flight from Munich, Germany to the USA departs and arrives on the same day. Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.