The University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw), a privately owned institution founded in 1817, is a large university specializing in music, theatre, and film. Located in Austria, it employs approximately 550 staff and currently serves over 3,000 students from more than 70 countries. The university offers 115 degree programs across various disciplines, including performance, science and research, and education. Its 24 departments include notable institutions such as the Max Reinhardt Seminar and the Film Academy Vienna.