Orientalische Akademie#

Orientalische Akademie (Akademie der Orientalischen Sprachen, Academy of Oriental Languages), established in 1754 by Empress Maria Theresia, directed at first by the Jesuits. In addition to the teaching of foreign languages (particularly Turkish), the academy offered general education and studies in law, as well as special training for the upper classes (fencing, dancing). From 1812, a 5-year programme was offered; in 1833 this was divided into a legal/diplomatic course of studies (5 years) and language studies (6 years); in 1898 the Orientalische Akademie became a diplomatic academy. ( Diplomatische Akademie) with oriental and occidental departments.