Harp - Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien

Anton-von-Webern-Platz 1, 1030 Vienna, Tel.: +43-1-711 55 exts 6912/6914/6917/6919
e-mail: studienabteilung@mdw.ac.at
homepage: http://www.mdw.ac.at
INFORMATION SHEET
INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAMME
major in
HARP
Application deadline for the entrance examination in June 2014
for the 2014/15 academic year
22 nd of May 2014
online registration under:
http://www.mdw.ac.at → hotlinks → admission for entrance exam
Institute for String Instruments
Anton-von-Webern-Platz 1
1030 Vienna / Austria
Office: Ms. Nehyba
Tel.: +43-1-711 55 DW 2301
e-mail: nehyba@mdw.ac.at January 2014

QUALIFICATION PROFILE
The degree programme in instrumental studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
prepares its students for a future career in the field of music referred to in the vernacular as “classical”,
as opposed to popular forms of music. This area covers music from many centuries, styles and
genres, all of which share one common characteristic: the performance of this type of music requires
musicians to have the highest level of professional, technical and artistic training. The contemporary
practice of classical music is characterised by traditional contexts in performance (opera, concerts,
music in church), organisation (opera houses, concert halls, concert organisers, festivals, etc.),
diffusion (music storage medium, radio, TV, etc.) and participative possibilities (orchestra, chamber
music, soloist, etc.). In addition, new groupings and forms of musical communication are constantly
evolving; the advancement of technical media has contributed significantly to this development.
Considering these circumstances it would not be practical to attempt a detailed description of career
possibilities (beyond the relatively traditional ones as orchestra, ensemble or solo musicians – not to
mention the need for instructors at the highest level), and an attempt at quantification would serve
absolutely no purpose in light of the number of imponderable prospects. A “career” (i.e. finding one’s
own place in musical life) will always depend on personal qualifications and the development of each
musician individually. It is important to point out that a career as an instrumentalist firstly requires
talent, and secondly dedication, hard work and a serious time commitment beginning as early as
childhood. While the University of Music and Performing Arts can contribute to improving the
opportunities for early musical training (by training teachers and by offering preparatory courses), it is
also dependent on these very stepping stones. This university degree programme offers the highest
level of training enabling students to attain the apex of professional achievement, thereby
guaranteeing the utmost in artistic excellence. The degree programme in instrumental studies at the
University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna endeavours to instil in its graduates the knowledge
and skills that form the foundation for both pursuing a successful career in music and even
significantly reshaping the contemporary music scene. The university realises that an artistic course of
study cannot focus on the additive acquisition of knowledge and qualifications, but represents rather a
process of development that involves a host of artistic and human aspects. These go beyond
perfecting technique (fine motor skills) to encompass the process of understanding and even using
one’s emotions as a vehicle for experiencing and making music.
The curriculum meets these criteria in the formal sense by offering a three-pronged degree
programme with areas of concentration (corresponding to the individual instruments) from the third
semester, a second diploma examination after the eighth semester and the third and final diploma
examination, followed by the granting of the academic degree “Magister artium /Magistra atrium”, after
the 12 th semester. Furthermore, the criteria are met in terms of content by offering a “core degree
programme” that ties a solid foundation of training on the respective instrument together with the
necessary background knowledge in music theory and music history and with a wide array of practical
skills. This is in turn supplemented by a range of related subjects on offer (areas of focus) that allow
students to deepen their personal knowledge and acquire a foundation for specialising at a later date.
A comprehensive spectrum in electives aids students in fine-tuning their abilities, as well as in
supplementing and rounding out their studies.
Our artistic approach is rooted in tradition, while remaining receptive to present and future
developments. The university remains open to the myriad of existing and possible artistic fields, but is
still committed to preserving the particular sound and style of music-making specific to Vienna.
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PROGRAMME OF STUDY
Duration of study: 12 semesters.
Total number of academic hours: 144.5 semester hours (359.75 ECTS credits).
1 st stage of study: 27 semester hours (59.5 ECTS credits).
2 nd stage of study: 61.5 semester hours (166.25 ECTS credits).
3 rd stage of study: 31 semester hours (88 ECTS credits).
Furthermore students have to complete an area of focus with 10 semester hours (15 ECTS credits)
and electives corresponding to 15 semester hours (15 ECTS credits). For the artistic diploma thesis 16
ECTS credits will be awarded.
The diploma programme is divided into three stages of study; the first stage of study (2 semesters) is
designed as introductory stage; the second stage covers 6 semesters, and the third stage 4
semesters.
Each stage of study is completed by passing the respective diploma examination.
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
The purpose of the entrance examination is to assess the candidate’s artistic ability and his/her
proficiency on his/her chosen instrument. Furthermore, the candidate must demonstrate knowledge of
general music theory and proficiency in German necessary to be effective in classroom situations.
The entrance examination consists of:
a) A written examination covering general music theory and aural skills; if necessary it may be
replaced or supplemented by an oral examination. The student must successfully complete this part of
the examination to be permitted to take part b.
b) Performance of several works from different periods on his/her chosen instrument:
1) A compulsory piece:
G. F. Händel Concert in B-Major (any version)
2) An etude by Bochsa from "50 Etudes" op. 34
3) A representative romantic or impressionistic piece
GERMAN PROFICIENCY 1
Students whose native language is not German must submit proof of German proficiency before the
admission of the selected studies, that allows them to sufficiently follow lectures and understand
coursework.
Should the student fail to submit adequate proof of German proficiency by the end of the
admission deadline, the student will not be able to be admitted to the degree programme.
1
For more information, see last page
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1 st STAGE OF STUDY
Semester 1. 2.
Courses
h/w ECTS h/w ECTS
HARP 1,2 IA 1 2.0 16 2.0 16
Introduction to Music
Comprehension 1,2
IS 2.0 2 2.0 2
Aural Training 1,2 EX 1.0 1 1.0 1
Review of General Music
Theory 1,2
EX 1.0 0.5 1.0 0.5
Music History 1, 2 LX 2.0 4 2.0 3.5
Musical Acoustics 1 LE 2.0 2
Organology LE 2.0 2
Vocal Ensemble 1,2 EN 2.0 2 2.0 2
Applied Music Physiology 1 LE 1.0 1
Piano 1,2 IA 1.0 2 1.0 2
TOTAL 13.0 29.5 14.0 30
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Courses with previous experience requirement:
Academic records required:
HARP 2 HARP 1
Piano 2 Piano 1
1 st DIPLOMA EXAMINATION
The first diploma examination gives the students the opportunity to demonstrate that they have
mastered the material in the orientation phase and acquired the practical and theoretical knowledge
and skills underpinning the continuation of their studies.
The first diploma examination consists of the examinations from the required courses in the first stage
of studies. The candidate has passed the examination in his/her instrument if s/he has received a
positive evaluation from the second semester.
1 Abbreviations:
Conversatorium
Ensemble
Exercise
Individual artistic instruction
Introductory seminar
Lecture
Lecture and conversatorium
Lecture and exercise
Practicum
Seminar
Hours per week
CO
EN
EX
IA
IS
LE
LC
LX
PR
SE
h/w
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2 nd STAGE OF STUDIES
Courses
Semester 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th
h/w ECTS h/w ECTS h/w ECTS h/w ECTS h/w ECTS h/w ECTS
HARP 3-8 IA 2.0 16 2.0 16 2.0 16 2.0 16 2.0 16 2.0 16
Aural Training 3-6 EX 1.0 1 1.0 1 1.0 1 1.0 1
Composition Theory
1-5
LX 2.0 4 2.0 4 2.0 4 2.0 4 2.0 4
Musical Forms 1,2 IS 2.0 4 2.0 4
Music History 3,4 LX 2.0 3 2.0 3
Piano 3-7 IA 1.0 2 1.0 2 1.0 2 1.0 2 1.0 2
Literature Studies
with Solo Repetiteur
Harp 1-6
Historical
Performance
Practices 1
(Introduction)
Historical
Performance
Practices 2
Contemporary
Music 1
(Introduction)
IA 0.5 0.25 0.5 0.25 0.5 0.25 0.5 0.25 0.5 0.25 0.5 0.25
LX 2.0 3
EN 2.0 2
LX 2.0 3
Orchestra 1-3 EX 2.5 1.25 2.5 1.25 2.5 1.25
Orchestra
Repertoire and
Audition Training
Harp 1-6
Chamber Music for
Various Ensembles
1-3
EX 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
EN 1.0 2 1.0 2 1.0 2
TOTAL 9.0 26.75 9.0 26.75 11.0 29.75 12.5 29 11.5 30 8.5 24
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
The student must fulfill the following previous experience requirement prior to enrolling for courses:
Courses with previous experience requirement:
HARP 3-8
Academic records required:
Completion of the preceding semester class in
HARP
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2 nd DIPLOMA EXAMINATION
The second diploma examination gives students the opportunity to demonstrate that they have
acquired the skills on their chosen instrument, as well as the supplementary abilities and theoretical
knowledge necessary to allow students to potentially achieve artistic maturity.
The second diploma examination consists of a final examination before a jury (i.e. a performance
before an examining board). The subject of the examination is the candidate’s instrument of choice.
Students must have completed all courses from the second stage of studies in order to be admitted to
the second jury diploma examination.
For the second diploma examination, the candidate must select a programme representing works from
the major eras and styles relevant to the respective instrument, in particular also works characteristic
of the tonal language of the repertoire beginning with the second half of the 20 th century. The
examination programme must also include musically and technically demanding music.
(Orchestral instruments only:) Important excerpts from the orchestral repertoire (“orchestral
passages”) also make up part of the diploma examination programme.
Playing time may not come to less than 20 minutes. The candidate is free to choose the first piece to
be performed. Interruptions (for lack of time) will be specified in advance.
The student must be prepared to play the following programme:
1) A concert at the level of difficulty of:
W. A. Mozart Concert for Flute and Harp
2) A baroque or classical work in several movements e.g.:
J. Parry - 4 Sonatas
A. Rössler-Rosetti – 6 Sonatas
D. Scarlatti – 2 Sonatas
3) Two additional solo works, one with virtuos character at the level of difficulty of:
M. Tournier: Féerie
N. Rota - Sarabande e Toccata
M. Flothuis - Pour le Tombeau d'Orphee
4) A work for chamber music in arbitrary instrumentation performed with ensemble at the level of
difficulty of:
C. Saint Saens – Fantasia for Violin and Harp op. 124
The programme must include a contemporary work.
5) Orchestra passages:
a) Two solo cadences
e.g. Tschaikowsky – Ballette
B. Britten – Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
B. Smetana – Vysehrad
b) Two performance practise passages from opera literature
c) Two performance practise passages from symphonic literature
All solo works are to be performed by memory with the exception of difficult contemporary works.
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3 rd STAGE OF STUDIES
Course
Semester 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th
h/w ECTS h/w ECTS h/w ECTS h/w ECTS
HARP 9-12 IA 2.0 16 2.0 16 2.0 16 2.0 16
Form Analysis IS 2.0 4
Music History, Selected Chapters SE 2.0 4
Piano 8 IA 1.0 2
Literature Studies with Solo Repetiteur
Harp 7-10
Historical Performance Practices 3 EN 1.0 1
IA 0.5 0.25 0.5 0.25 0.5 0.25 0.5 0.25
Contemporary Music 2,3 EN 1.0 1 2.0 2
Orchestra 4-6 EX 2.0 1 2.0 1 2.0 1
Orchestra Repertoire and Audition
Training Harp 7-9
Chamber Music for Various Ensembles
4-6
EX 1.0 1 1.0 1 1.0 1
EN 1.0 1 1.0 1 1.0 1
TOTAL 9.5 23.25 10.5 25.25 8.5 23.25 2.5 16.25
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
The student must fulfill the following previous experience requirement prior to enrolling for courses:
Courses with previous experience
requirement:
HARP 9-12
Academic records required:
Completion of the preceding semester class in
HARP
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AREAS OF FOCUS
The following courses in related subjects (areas of focus) are offered, with each areas corresponding
to 10 semester hours (= 15 ECTS credits), for students to deepen and expand their artistic and
academic knowledge.
Students are free to choose more than one area of focus.
Areas of Focus
Courses h/w x sem. total ECTS
Orchestra
Music History – Selected Chapters
(on Orchestral Repertoire) 2.0, SE
or
2 1 2
Form Analysis 2 (on Orchestral Repertoire) 2.0, SE
Audition Training 1,2 1.0, EX 1 2 2
Orchestral Repertoire (occasionally with rehearsal orchestra) 2 1 2
2.0, EX
Orchestra (Ensemble) 2.0, EX 2 2 4
Total 10 15
Chamber Music
Music History – Selected Chapters
2 1 2
(on Chamber Music Repertoire) 2.0, SE
Analysis 2 (on Chamber Music Repertoire) 2.0, SE 2 1 2
Rehearsal Technique and Ensemble Leading 1,2 1.0, IS 1 2 2
Chamber Music (Ensemble) 2.0, EN 2 2 4
Total 10 15
Early Music
Instrument in Early Music 1-4 1.0, IA 1 4 4
Historical Performance Practices 4,5 2.0, EN 2 2 4
Vocal Ensemble, Early Music 2.0, EN 2 1 2
Total 10 15
Contemporary Music
Instrumental Playing Practice and artistic Practise in 1 2 2
Contemporary Music 1,2 1.0, IA
Contemporary Chambermusic 1.0, 1 1 1
Ensemble Contemporary Music (Production) 1 1.5, EN 1.5 1 1.5
Ensemble Contemporary Music (Production) 2 2.0, EN 2 1 2
Aesthetics in Contemporary Music 1,2 1.0, LX 1 2 2
Workshop to diverse issues 1.5, EX 1.5 1 1.5
Total 10 15
Learning and Teaching
Elementary Music Education 2.0, SE 2 1 2
Didactic Analysis in Music 2.0, SE 2 1 2
General Didactics in Instrumental Instruction 1,2 2.0, SE 2 2 4
Educational Psychology 2.0, LE 2 1 2
Total 10 15
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Sound Research
Musical Acoustics 2 (Physiological Acoustics and
Psychoacoustics) 2.0, LE 2 1 2
Acoustics and Playing Techniques for Stringed Instruments
2.0, LE 2 1 2
Basic Scientific Principles of Research in Sound 2.0, SE 2 1 2
Acoustics Practicum "Empirical Research Methods" 2.0, SE 2 1 2
Acoustics Practicum "Sound Analysis and Signal Processing"
2.0, SE 2 1 2
Total 10 15
Popular Music
Instrument in Popular Music 1-4 1.0, IA 1 4 4
Jazz Harmony 1.0, LX 1 2 2
Popular Music (Ensemble) 2.0, EN 2 2 4
Total 10 15
Integrative Movement
Basic Principle of Music Physiology 2.0, LE 2 1 2
Applied Music Physiology 2 1.0, LE 1 1 1
Body Movement: 6 semesters (as available) 1 6 6
Medicine for Musicians with Practical Exercises 1.0, PR 1 1 1
Total 10 15
Musicology
Introductory Musicology Seminar 1-3 2.0, IS 2 3 6
Musicology Seminar (as available) 2.0, SE 2 2 4
Total 10 15
Music Management
Music Management 1-3 2.0, LE 2 3 6
Culture and Media (Introduction) 2.0, LE 2 1 2
Culture and Media (Exercise) 2.0, EX 2 1 2
Total 10 15
Analysis of Heinrich Schenker
Introduction to Voice-leading Analysis 1,2 2.0, LE 2 2 4
Analysis of Heinrich Schenker 1,2 2.0, LE 2 2 4
Musicanalytic Seminar (Schenker) 1, 2.0, SE 2 1 2
Total 10 15
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ELECTIVES
Students are free to choose their electives from the courses offered by all accredited universities in
Austria and abroad; students must meet their elective requirement by passing the respective
examinations in those courses.
Students are to complete a total of 15 semester hours of elective courses (corresponding to 15 ECTS
credits) regardless of their instrumental degree programme.
Students are particularly advised to take any of the subjects listed in the curriculum for their
instrumental degree programme.
Courses may be chosen from the overall curriculum for the respective instrumental degree
programme, provided that they are not identical with the required courses for that particular
curriculum. Students are strongly advised to select their electives from the courses offered in the
various areas of focus.
Courses covering alternating/varied subject matter (e.g. Music History – Selected Chapters; Chamber
Music, Orchestra, Historical Musical Practices; Contemporary Music) may be taken more than once to
be applied toward the required semester hours of electives.
Courses covering sequential subject matter (e.g. Piano) can be taken beyond what is necessary to
meet mandatory course requirements for application toward the required semester hours of electives.
Electives and courses may – depending on availability – be selected in particular from related fields of
study.
The following subjects / courses are also offered:
Music Theory
Music History
• Compositional Practices 6 (Introduction to Composition and Arranging) 2.0, VU
• Introduction to the History of Culture 1,2 2.0, LE
• Repertoire for Organists 1,2 2.0, LE
Musical Technique
• Breathing Exercises for Wind Instrumentalists 1,2 1.0, EX
• Organ for Pianists 1-4 1.0, IA
• Organ for Cembalists 1-4 1.0, IA
• Reed-Making for Oboists 1-4 1.0, EX
• Reed-Making for Bassoonists 1-4 1.0, EX
• Artistic, Artistic-Scholarly or Scholarly Project (as available)
(2-8 hours, SE)
Music Management
• Introduction to Music Management 2.0, LE
Special Focus “Integrative Breathing, Voice and Movement Training”
• Kinematics 1,2 (Posture and Movement for Instrumentalists
and Singers) 1.0, EX
• Concentration Techniques (Autogenous Training) 1,2 1.0, EX
• Breathing-Voice-Movement for Instrumentalists and Singers 1,2 1.0, EX
• Functional Relaxation Techniques: My Body as an Instrument - Relaxation, Sound
and Voice 1,2 1.0, EX
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ARTISTIC DIPLOMA THESIS
All students in artistic fields of study must submit an artistic diploma thesis. The students have the
right to submit a diploma thesis in one of the academic examination subjects defined in the curriculum
instead of an artistic diploma thesis. The artistic diploma thesis is a requirement for registration for the
third diploma examination. For the artistic diploma thesis 16 ECTS credits will be awarded.
3 rd DIPLOMA EXAMINATION
The third diploma examination gives students the opportunity to demonstrate that they have achieved
artistic maturity at the end of their studies.
The third diploma examination consists of a final examination before an examining board
(performance before a jury). The subject of the examination is the candidate’s respective instrument.
The third diploma examination consists of the examinations from all of the required courses and
electives from the third stage of studies, as well as the artistic diploma thesis. The artistic diploma
thesis must be approved and signed by the instructor for the artistic part.
The third and final diploma examination is broken down into two parts:
Part 1: Performance before the examining board (jury). Students must have
completed the first part of the examination in order to be admitted to the second
part.
Part 2: Open recital of a programme of music corresponding to at least 1/3 of a
full concert.
The repertoire presented at the third diploma examination is to include works of all genres, eras and
styles relevant to the instrument, in particular also works characteristic of the tonal language of the
repertoire beginning with the second half of the 20 th century. Both musically and technically
demanding pieces must be adequately represented in the examination programme.
In the first part of the examination the playing time must be approximately 20 minutes. The candidate
is free to choose the first piece to be performed. Interruptions in the performance (for lack of time) will
be specified in advance.
It is advisable to prepare a programme at the level of difficulty of:
1) A concert
e.g. by Boieldieu, Gliere, Ginastera, Reinecke, Debussy – Danses
2) A baroque or classical work in several movements e.g.:
C. Ph. E. Bach – Sonata
J. S. Bach – Suite for Lute
3) Two additional great concert works
e.g. P. Hindemith – Sonata
B. Britten – Suite
G. Fauré – Impromptu
E. Parish-Alvars – all great concert pieces
M. Grandjany – Rhapsodie
H. Renié – Légènde
4) A work for chamber music performed with ensemble at the level of difficulty of:
M. Ravel – Introduction et Allegro
C. Debussy – Trio
The programme must include a contemporary work.
5) Orchestral Passages:
R. Wagner – Tannhäuser
Another performance practice passage from R. Wagner
A performance practice passage from pieces of R. Strauss (e.g. Salome, Heldenleben, Don
Juan)
Two perfomance practice passages of candidate’s own choice
All solo works are to be performed by memory with the exception of difficult contemporary works.
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TEACHER OF THE MAJOR ARTISTIC SUBJECT
Adelheid Blovsky-Miller
TUITION FEES:
For Austrian students and students who have the same status as Austrian students (citizens of EU
and EEA Member States, as well as Switzerland) when they overrun the duration in the stage of
study per 2 semester:
€ 363.36 per semester
For all other students, including those who are stateless and those whose citizenship is undetermined:
€ 726.72 per semester
The following fee is to be paid by all students once a semester:
Mandatory membership in the Austrian National Union of Students (“ÖH-Beitrag”) amounting to
€ 18 per semester.
The Austrian National Union of Students fee is the same for both Austrians and non-Austrians.
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German Proficiency
Students whose native language is not German must submit proof of German proficiency before
admission to their course. This will enable them to follow the lectures and understand the coursework.
Any student who fails to submit adequate proof of German proficiency by the deadline for
admissions will not be admitted to their degree programme.
If you require a visa, you should apply for it immediately after passing the entrance
examination in your home country, even if you do not yet have proof of German proficiency.
The following documents are accepted as proof of adequate proficiency.
1. A B1 certificate from an ÖSD examination centre (‘ÖSD Zertifikat Deutsch B1 (ZB1)’) or a Goethe
Institute examination centre (‘Goethe-Zertifikat B1’)
The ÖSD Central Examinations Office (www.osd.at) and the Goethe Institute (www.goethe.de) both
maintain lists of authorised international institutions and language schools that hold examinations for
the B1 certificate. Sample papers can also be obtained from the above websites.
Where possible, it is recommended that students obtain a German proficiency certificate in their home
country before taking the entrance examination.
2. A pass certificate for a German test taken in conjunction with the entrance examination (This
counts as a supplementary examination and corresponds to level B1.)
This examination is designed for students who have not had the opportunity to sit for the German
proficiency certificate. It should be noted that a level equivalent to B1 will be required. The test does
not form part of the entrance examination, and attendance is not compulsory.
As preparation, we recommend that you look at sample papers for the B1 certificate (see links above).
Information about the time and location of the German test will be sent out following registration for the
entrance examinations.
Students who cannot attend the German test, and are not able to sit for a German proficiency
certificate, should apply for an examination taking place at the end of September.
Students who have neither passed the German test nor submitted alternative documentary
evidence of proficiency will not be admitted to a degree programme.
3. A certificate from the one-year ‘German as a Foreign Language’ course (‘Lehrgang Deutsch’)
from the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien
Please note that only those students who have taken the placement test at the beginning of the
semester, and paid the course fee, may attend the ‘Lehrgang Deutsch’ course.
4. A secondary school leaving certificate (‘Reifezeugnis’) from an Austrian or other Germanlanguage
school with instruction in German (ie, Matura or Abitur)
The B1 level is a minimum requirement for registration and commencement of degree studies at the
Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien. It is important for students to improve their German
language proficiency beyond this during the first years of their course. The University offers courses in
‘German as a Foreign Language’ (‘Lehrgang Deutsch’) to students. These cover everyday language
and include exercises and texts in the field of music.
For more information about German courses in Vienna, please see www.campus-austria.at.
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