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A History of Math, Science, Art, and Architecture in Europe

Dates: 17 June–31 July 2026 (approx)
Application Deadline: 6 February 2026
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This study abroad program, part of the BYU General Education curriculum, offers students an immersive six-week experience based in Vienna, Austria—one of Europe’s great intellectual and cultural capitals. Through site visits, museum tours, and local excursions, students will explore the ideas, discoveries, places, and people—especially in art, architecture, math and science from the Renaissance to the modern age—that have shaped our contemporary world and self-understanding. The program includes guided trips to key historical centers such as Florence, Padua, and Venice in Italy; Prague, Czech Republic—each rich in scientific heritage and innovation. The experience culminates with a tour of CERN, in Geneva, Switzerland, the world-renowned center for particle physics, where students will witness firsthand the cutting edge of modern science. This program offers a unique blend of history, philosophy, culture, and scientific discovery in some of Europe’s most iconic locations.

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Nathan Priddis
222 TMCB
(801) 422-2516
priddis@mathematics.byu.edu

Travis Anderson
4086B JFSB
(801) 422-5824
travis_anderson@byu.edu

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Courses

Students will enroll in 6 credit hours from the following 2 courses while on this program:

PHIL 211—Science and Civilization 2 (3 credit hours; in the GE Arts, Letters, and Sciences requirements, this course fills either Civilization 2 OR Letters)
UNIV 218R—Crisis of Ideas in Vienna (3 credit hours; in the GE Arts, Letters, and Sciences requirements, this course fills Social Science)

Students may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.
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Cost

$8,400-8,900

Includes Latter-day Saint undergraduate full tuition (increased cost for graduate and non–Latter-day Saint students), housing, group transportation on field trips, some meals, and international health insurance.

Does not include airfare, prep course tuition, or personal expenses.
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Funding Sources

Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.

Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a Study Abroad scholarship.

Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.

Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
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Preparation

Accepted students are required to participate in an international, cross-cultural preparation course (IAS 201R, 1 credit hour). This class will be held during the second block of the winter 2026 semester.

Students must meet all country- and program-specific COVID and health requirements for travel.

International study programs are physically, emotionally, and mentally taxing and you must be in good health to participate. These programs often take place in international locations that do not have the same level of safety and services in terms of transportation, living conditions, residential accommodations, food, public behavior, and policing that you may be used to on campus. If you have further questions or concerns on this, please see our travel policy.
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Housing

The AAIE in Vienna arranges housing with non–Latter-day Saint Viennese hosts for pairs of students. This provides students insight into Austrian culture. The host provides breakfast daily and one evening meal each week.
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Travel

Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airline reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent.

BYU Travel
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu
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Application Process

Students must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Complete the online application here. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required; applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.

Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program. The first payment is due upon acceptance; please refer to the Payment Information page.

Application Deadline: 6 February 2026
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Program Adjustments

International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost.

If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU Financial account.

ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
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Faculty

Nathan Priddis (director) is a professor in the Mathematics Department. He has lived and worked in Germany for several years, including serving a mission the Germany Frankfurt mission and doing a postdoc at the Leibniz University of Hannover. This is his first time directing a study abroad program. He will be accompanied by wife Amy and their five children.

222 TMCB
(801) 422-2516
priddis@mathematics.byu.edu

Travis Anderson (director) is the former director of BYU International Cinema and an associate professor in the Philosophy Department. His academic specialties include German and French contemporary philosophy, philosophy of art, film, and architecture, and drawing/painting. He has traveled widely in Western Europe and served a mission in Mexico. He has assisted in several study abroad programs in the past, and will be accompanied by his wife Diane.

4086B JFSB
(801) 422-5824
travis_anderson@byu.edu
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Contact Us

International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
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ISP Student Handbook

To see the student handbook, click here.
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Payment Schedule

To see the payment schedule, click here.