Summer Program 2025

“Vos Autem Dixi Amicos”

“I Have Called You Friends” (John 15:15)

Why should I attend?

The primary aim of ITI’s Summer Program is to cultivate the virtue of wisdom regarding life’s most profound questions—questions that make a significant difference to life and its meaning. Our hope is that vital questions about the natural world, the human person and human relationships, and ultimately about God Himself, will spark a newfound wonder within you that enkindles the flame of desire to know the truth and live by it. The beauty and rich Catholic culture of Austria is a perfect contemplative setting for this worthwhile endeavor. Our main guides toward understanding the causes and principles of things will be the saints and doctors of Catholic theology as well as the masters of philosophy and literature such as the sacred Scriptures, Plato, Aristotle, Homer, Sophocles, the Church Fathers, Dante, St Thomas Aquinas, St Henry Cardinal Newman and St John Paul II. We will read and discuss their texts—the “sources” themselves—with one another in the spirit of peace, friendship and collaboration. People from across the globe will discover fulfilling perennial truths with one another and in doing so will forge new and lasting friendships. Please join us!

Which courses will we study?

The Gospel of John, St. Thomas Aquinas on Charity-Friendship with God, Love in Marriage and Family, and Theology and Science.

Who is invited? 

We welcome all interested adults (18+), especially university students and their parents.

When does it take place?

ITI Summer program is a two week program beginning on Monday, 30th June and lasts until Friday, 11th July.

Where does it take place?

The ITI is housed in the 12th century former Cistercian castle “Schloss Trumau” as well as the newly built campus apartment complex in Trumau, Austria. Trumau is located 20 kilometers (12 miles) south of Vienna, 32 kilometers (20 miles) from Vienna International Airport, and adjacent to the picturesque vineyard and thermal region of Lower Austria. It is near the Alps and the Danube river. 

Out-of-town participants will be met by ITI staff when they arrive at Vienna International Airport and shuttled to the ITI.

How much does it cost?

Tuition for the two-week programs is € 2,300 which includes housing, meals, tuition, books, organized activities on and off campus, and transportation to and from the Vienna airport, and a four-week language and culture course for those who would like to learn some German (Note: the campus language is English).

Early Bird Discount: € 2,000 (€ 300 discount) for early registration by March 31st!

Need-based scholarships for students are available. 

ITI Enrollment Scholarship: any participant in our Summer Program who enrolls as a student at the ITI for the upcoming academic year will have their Summer Program fees applied to the total tuition and board costs for their first academic year. 

How do I get there?

You may travel to the ITI by plane, car, train or bus. Please see our website for transportation details: iti.ac.at/admissions/visit-our-campus

If you are traveling by plan and would prefer not to use public transport, then ITI will provide transportation to and from the Vienna airport. 

How do I apply?

To apply please complete the application form here.

Apply now, for the number of available spaces is limited. Registration closes on April 30th or when all places are filled. Your place will be reserved once you transfer the tuition fee and you receive a confirmation email from us.

If you have questions and would like more information, please contact Dr Vincent DeMeo (v.demeo(at)iti.ac.at or tel. +43 2253 21808 18).

Application deadlines: 

Final registration deadline is April 30th.

Early Bird Priority List: receive a €300 discount for early registration by March 31st!

What is a typical schedule? 

• Lauds
• Class meetings in morning (9:00-10:15; 10:30-11:45)
• Divine Liturgy/Holy Mass 12:00
• Lunch at 13:00
• Afternoon Schedule:
• Adoration
• Reading/Study time
• Excursion from 14:30-16:30 (swimming, Laxenburg, sports, hiking, music)
• 17:00 – Recreation time (football, basketball, ultimate Frisbee, etc.), reading/study time
• Vespers 18:15
• Light dinner 18:30
• Short evening social event (rosary; coffee shop; music/choir, bonfires, trivia, game night; dancing, swiming, movies)

What are the excursions that will take place?

Wednesday and Weekend excursions:

• Vienna and classical music
• Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mariazell
• Heiligenkreuz Abbey
• Salzburg (optional excursion)
• Laxenburg Nature Park
• City of Baden and Vienna Forest