The PhD in Medical Sciences program emphasizes research-led education in medical research fields. Students develop specialized skills and conduct independent research, contributing to advancements in medical science. Graduates proceed to academic or high-level research positions in healthcare institutions.
The program includes comprehensive research training, specializing in medical sciences. Students engage in cutting-edge research projects under the guidance of faculty supervisors.
The program consists of coursework in research methodology and ethics, alongside a major research project that leads to the dissertation. Students may also participate in internships and workshops.
PhD graduates will be experts in their field, equipped with skills for independent research and critical thinking, and prepared for leadership roles in academia or industry.
Periods can differ for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Always confirm on the official site before applying.
Winter 2014/15
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.
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