The PhD Programme in Arts and Media explores the intersection of artistic practice, theory, and research. It allows students to develop advanced research projects that contribute to the fields of media, design, and cultural studies. Doctoral candidates are encouraged to publish their findings and participate in academic conferences, enhancing their professional networks.
Das Programm fokussiert auf Forschung in den Bereichen Kunst und Medien, einschließlich theoretischer und praktischer Aspekte. Es erstreckt sich über diverse Praxisformen.
Das Studium ist strukturiert in Forschungsseminare, praktische Projekte und Dissertationen. Studierende haben die Möglichkeit, in unterschiedlichen Forschungsgruppen zu arbeiten.
Doktoranden erlangen fortgeschrittene Forschungsfähigkeiten und sind in der Lage, selbstständig wissenschaftlich und künstlerisch zu arbeiten.
Periods can differ for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Always confirm on the official site before applying.
Winter 2026/27
No tuition
EU/EEA students, within the standard study period (plus the ~€25 ÖH student union fee per semester).
€727 / semester
Non-EU / third-country rate. Always confirm on the official site.
Third-country (non-EU/EEA) applicants generally need to have their prior qualifications legalised and translated for the admission application. Exact rules depend on the country that issued each document — always confirm with the university's admissions office.
Program-specific items — a CV, letter of motivation, an entrance exam (e.g. GMAT, GRE, SAT) or a portfolio — vary by degree. Check this program's requirements above and its official page.
The level of legalisation your certificates need depends on your country of origin:
Apostille
If your country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille from the competent authority of the issuing country is sufficient.
No legalisation
A small number of countries have a bilateral agreement with Austria and need no further legalisation.
Full diplomatic legalisation
For all other countries: the full chain — pre-certification by the issuing country's authorities (e.g. Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs), then legalisation by the competent Austrian representation (embassy/consulate).
Translations are usually done after legalisation. Check the required order with the issuing authorities and the Austrian representation.
After admission: proof of sufficient funds, health insurance and the student residence permit are part of the visa process — not university admission. We cover those in the guides.
Kunstuniversität Linz focuses on design, media art, and architecture, with close links to the Ars Electronica ecosystem.
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