The PhD in Medical Science at the Medical University of Graz is designed for those pursuing advanced research in the field of medicine. The program offers various research opportunities in collaboration with renowned professionals. Students develop critical research skills necessary for academic and clinical settings. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in research, academics or high-level clinical work.
The PhD program at Med Uni Graz focuses on various themes such as biomolecular structures, immune modulation in respiratory diseases, molecular medicine, and translational immunology and metabolism in oncology. Students engage in cutting-edge research that develops their scientific understanding and practical skills in these specialized fields.
The program is organized into active research projects, with opportunities for collaboration in a structured environment. Students participate over an undefined duration, culminating in a dissertation phase that showcases their research findings, thereby providing crucial experience in scientific research practices.
Graduates of the PhD program acquire advanced research skills, particularly in experimental design and methodology. They develop competencies in critical analysis, problem-solving, and presentation, ensuring they are well-equipped for a career in academic or clinical research.
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.
€ 25,20 ÖH-Beitrag plus gegebenenfalls anfallende Studiengebühren im Umfang von € 363,36 bzw. € 726,72
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.
MedUni Graz trains doctors and dentists at the LKH-Universitätsklinikum Graz and runs research-focused doctoral programs in biomedical science.
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