Stanford-Vienna Exchange

Outbound MIP students receive a fellowship* for autumn that includes:

• Stanford tuition at the 11-18 unit rate
• Up to $1,500 for roundtrip airfare between San Francisco, CA, USA and Vienna, Austria
• Accommodations at the Vienna School of International Studies
• A $4,000 stipend for meals and other personal expenses

Note: 
* MIP students who have Stanford or external funding, e.g., fellowship or scholarship, may receive an adjusted amount per the terms of the funding source and University policy. 

Inbound DA students receive a fellowship for autumn that includes:

• Stanford tuition at the 11-18 unit rate
• Up to $1,500 for roundtrip airfare between Vienna, Austria and San Francisco, CA, USA
• A stipend* for accommodations**
• A $4,000 stipend* for meals and other personal expenses

Notes: 
* Per the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a stipend for living and incidental expenses, such as room and board, is taxable. The current rate is 14%. Students or scholars from countries that have a tax treaty with the U.S. that includes a scholarship/fellowship article may claim exemption or a reduction of tax withholding if they meet the requirements of the treaty. The student or scholar must, however, complete the required forms with the university's Tax Department.
** Depending on the type of accommodation, the housing stipend may be paid directly or included with the living stipend. 

Students will be assigned private accommodation at the DA, centrally located in Vienna, and will have full access to all student resources including libraries, gyms, and social areas.  Airfare must be booked via Stanford Travel.

Please visit the DA website to view the academic calendar. 

Vienna Arrival Information

The arrival date for MIP students is generally around September 20, although students may be able to move into their rooms earlier in the month. Students must arrive prior to orientation and be available for all pre-class activities. 

Note: Prior to orientation, most DA administration and faculty will be on vacation, so there will be limited activity on campus. However, students can leave luggage in their rooms and travel during this period if they wish.  
 

Vienna Departure Information

The end of the autumn trimester aligns approximately with the end of autumn quarter at Stanford in mid-December. Students should plan for a return flight in mid-December. The return flight must be within the calendar year so students are not permitted to book a flight after December 31.  
 

Airfare and Travel Planning

As previously noted, students must book airfare using Stanford Travel and with approval from MIP.  Flight details should be coordinated with the MIP Program Coordinator.

Students should plan to use the Stanford Office of International Affairs website as a guide when preparing to study abroad.  Please visit their website for a full student travel checklist, tools to assess travel risk and build your itinerary, etc. 

Note: Multiple destination flights are generally not allowed and your summer internship location may factor into the flight details and maximum cost allowance.

Students who are enrolled in Stanford Cardinal Care will receive a 100% subsidy for autumn quarter.  

For students who have Cardinal Care, Vaden Health Center suggests that they register with Health Net in advance of travel.

Note: Students who would prefer to use their own insurance or alternative coverage may opt out of Cardinal Care in Axess by September 15.

Please review the outbound student details for information on travel and visas, enrolling in courses, the academic calendar, etc.  Additional information will be added as dates and timelines are confirmed for autumn.  

Please review the Stanford-Vienna Inbound Student Information for details on travel and visas, enrolling in courses, the academic calendar, etc.  Additional information will be added as dates and timelines are confirmed for autumn.