Theresian Academy: Vienna's Elite School for the Next Generation of Diplomats Celebrates 275th Anniversary

More+Work & Careers ♦ Published: February 23, 2021; 22:17 ♦ (Vindobona)

In 1746, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria founded the Theresian Academy, which has been closely linked to Austria's history ever since. In 2021, the Theresian Academy celebrates its 275th anniversary, and with it the connection between scholastic tradition and innovation in education.

Theresian Academy - (Theresianum - Stiftung Theresianische Akademie), Vienna's Elite School for the Next Generation of Diplomats Celebrates 275th Anniversary. / Picture: © Wikimedia Commons / Robert Heilinger, CC BY-SA 3.0

275 years of the "Theresian Academy" Foundation Vienna means #275 years of opportunities for the students of the Theresian Academy.

The unique and traditional past as well as the constant claim of a future-oriented orientation have shaped the experienced daily life of the Theresian community since the foundation was established by Maria Theresia in 1746. …