The Doctoral Program in Neuroscience at the Medical University of Vienna aims to equip students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the field of neuroscience. The program emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches and includes a series of lectures and practical sessions delivered by experts from various areas of neuroscience. Graduates will be prepared for a range of research and career opportunities, including academia, pharmaceutical companies, and clinical research.
The Neuroscience PhD program covers a multidisciplinary range of topics including biochemistry, molecular neurobiology, neurophysiology, and clinical neuroscience. Students will explore the mechanisms underlying brain function in both health and disease, with a focus on pain, memory, psychiatric disorders, and cognitive functioning.
The program is organized over six semesters, culminating in a PhD. It includes lab rotations and project discussions to ensure students gain hands-on experience with a variety of research techniques and methodologies.
Graduates will acquire in-depth knowledge and practical skills in neuroscience research, preparing them for careers in both academia and industry. They will be adept at using various experimental techniques and possess a thorough understanding of neural mechanisms and their implications for health.
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.
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