The Diplomatic Academy of Vienna ( DA ; German : Diplomatische Akademie Wien ), also known as the Vienna School of International Studies , is a postgraduate professional school based in Vienna , Austria , with focused training for students and professionals in the areas of international affairs , political science , law , languages , history and economics . It is the oldest diplomatic academy in the world.
13-580: MAIS may refer to: Master of Advanced International Studies Mallya Aditi International School Maximum Abbreviated Injury Scale, a code used by medical professionals to describe the most severe injury that a trauma patient has sustained under the Abbreviated Injury Scale Mild androgen insensitivity syndrome Mississippi Association of Independent Schools See also [ edit ] Mais (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
26-596: Is a masters's degree exclusively awarded for the completion of a postgraduate program at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna. It includes compulsory subjects from the four faculties in International Relations , International Law , International Economics and History . The regular completion takes two years and requires 120 ECTS . The MAIS program is run in conjunction with the University of Vienna , while
39-518: Is a public research university in Vienna , Austria . The university's teaching and research are focused on engineering , computer science , and natural sciences . It currently has about 28,100 students (29% women), eight faculties, and about 5,000 staff members (3,800 academics). The institution was founded in 1815 by Emperor Francis I of Austria as the k.k. Polytechnisches Institut (English: Imperial-Royal Polytechnic Institute ). The first rector
52-537: Is dedicated to professional foreign affairs training. The school confers PhD degrees, Master's degrees and postgraduate diplomas upon its graduates. It offers graduate degrees only. Students may choose to pursue a two-year program that leads towards either a Master of Advanced International Studies (MAIS, or M.A.I.S.) or a Master of Science in Environmental Technology and International Affairs (MSc ETIA) degree. Master of Advanced International Studies
65-572: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Master of Advanced International Studies The school is an affiliate member school of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs in Austria. The Diplomatic Academy's director (since 2017) is Ambassador Emil Brix (b. 1956 in Vienna), an Austrian diplomat and historian. The academy
78-493: Is led by the Rector and four Vice Rectors (responsible for Research, Academic Affairs, Finance as well as Human Resources and Gender). The Senate has 26 members. The University Council, consisting of seven members, acts as a supervisory board. Development work in almost all areas of technology is encouraged by the interaction between basic research and the different fields of engineering sciences at Vienna University of Technology. Also,
91-1022: Is ranked #190 by the QS World University Ranking , #406 by the Center of World University Rankings, and it is positioned among the best 251-300 higher education institutions globally by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings . The computer science department has been consistently ranked among the top 100 in the world by the QS World University Ranking and The Times Higher Education World University Rankings respectively. The Vienna University of Technology has eight faculties led by deans: Architecture and Planning, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Sciences, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Mathematics and Geoinformation, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, and Physics. The university
104-693: The MSc ETIA courses are offered in partnership with the Technical University of Vienna . A one-year "Diploma Programme" is also available to postgraduates. A number of prominent figures in politics, economics and law have associations with the Diplomatic Academy: 48°11′35.75″N 16°22′14.84″E / 48.1932639°N 16.3707889°E / 48.1932639; 16.3707889 Technical University of Vienna The Vienna University of Technology ( German : Technische Universität Wien )
117-824: The framework of cooperative projects with other universities, research institutes and business sector partners is established by the research section of Vienna University of Technology. TU Wien has sharpened its research profile by defining competence fields and setting up interdisciplinary collaboration centres, and clearer outlines will be developed. Research focus points of Vienna University of Technology are introduced as computational science and engineering, quantum physics and quantum technologies, materials and matter, information and communication technology and energy and environment. The EU Research Support (EURS) provides services at Vienna University of Technology and informs both researchers and administrative staff in preparing and carrying out EU research projects. The TU Vienna Bibliothek,
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143-517: The university library, was founded in 1815. The main library building was designed by the architects Justus Dahinden , Reinhard Gieselmann [ de ] , Alexander Marchart [ de ] , Roland Moebius [ de ] , and partners. Completed in 1987, it features owl sculptures by the Swiss artist Bruno Weber . The main library has six floors of open access areas and reading rooms, with around 700 study desks. The university hosted
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#1733125235272156-565: Was Johann Joseph von Prechtl . It was renamed the Technische Hochschule (English: Technical College ) in 1872. In 1975, it was renamed Technische Universität Wien (English: Vienna University of Technology ). As a university of technology , Vienna University of Technology covers a wide spectrum of scientific concepts from abstract pure research and the fundamental principles of science to applied technological research and partnership with industry. The Vienna University of Technology
169-532: Was originally established by Empress Maria Theresa in 1754 as the Oriental Academy , for the purpose of training young diplomats to represent the Habsburg Empire abroad. The school was renamed multiple times and reorganized over the centuries, and it eventually gained independent public institution status in 1996. Given its roots, the Diplomatic Academy claims to be the oldest school of its kind, one that
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