Salzburg Academy on Media & Global Change
Where emerging storytellers and industry leaders collaborate to address social problems and design media-based solutions.
Students will explore the political, historical, economic, and technological contexts for changes in media and technology while focusing on the accuracy of media messaging in modern and historical contexts. Through seminars, workshops, and collaborative design labs, the academy will create an environment where diverse voices meet to build shared understandings — and new vocabularies — for media futures.
Partnering with the University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas has partnered with the University of Iowa and the University of Texas at Austin to send a small group of students to the 2026 Salzburg Academy. Faculty from the University of Arkansas School of Journalism and Strategic Media will accompany the cohort abroad to Austria. The course will meet online one week prior to departure to review pre-academy assignments and logistics.
Program dates
July 13 - August 4 (Vienna & Salzburg)
Course credit
Iowa students will earn 6 s.h. of transfer credit through the University of Arkansas.
Financing
In most cases, financial aid and scholarships from the student's home institution can be used to help finance program fees and tuition. Iowa students are billed a mandatory administrative fee of $400 for all non-UI study abroad programs. For more information on utilizing financial aid, please review Financial Aid for Non-UI Programs.
Students majoring in JMC
Participation in the academy will satisfy the SCRIPT experiential learning requirement for students in the major. Majors who are admitted into the program will also receive a $1000 scholarship toward program expenses.
Estimated Program Expenses
| Estimated Program and Tuition Fees | |
|---|---|
| U of A program fee (includes lodging) | $8136 |
| U of A tuition (resident & non-resident) | $1618 |
| U of A administrative fee | $53 |
| U of I administrative fee | $400 |
Billable Subtotal | $10,207 |
| Airfare (not included in program fee) | $2500 |
| Personal expenses & transportation | $300 |
| Additional meals | $250 |
| Passport | $165 |
Non-billable Subtotal | $3215 |
Total Program Cost | $13,422 |
Can the University of Iowa help me with logistics?
Yes! Even though the Salzburg Academy program is administered by the University of Arkansas, our study abroad advising team can support local students who are interested in attending.
The University of Iowa will assist students with:
- Enrollment logistics
- Financial aid support
- Pre-departure orientation
- Credit transfers
- International travel insurance.
APPLICATION DEADLINE!
February 15, 2026
Students must complete the following steps required by both institutions.
University of Iowa Study Abroad
Students should begin by enrolling in a one-time session called Discover Study Abroad through the University of Iowa. After completing the 30-minute session, students will receive instructions for scheduling an appointment with a study abroad advisor.
Apply to the University of Arkansas
To apply, students must enroll at the University of Arkansas as a non-degree seeking student and create a HogsAbroad portal account (non-U of A user). Please review all information before selecting the "Apply Now" button on the program overview page.
Questions?
Melissa Tully
