Medical University of Vienna·Biomedical Engineering
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The Doctoral Programme in Biomedical Engineering provides an interdisciplinary overview and fosters cooperation among natural scientists, technicians, and physicians to enhance medical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Students engage in extensive basic and applied research in areas like cardiovascular and neural device technologies. The program is structured to support innovative thinking in a collaborative academic environment, leading to significant contributions in biomedical technologies.
The program focuses on both fundamental and applied research topics within biomedical engineering, emphasizing emerging technologies and methodologies. Students explore the development and application of devices that improve patient care and healthcare solutions.
The program is organized into six semesters, involving coursework, research projects, and a doctoral thesis. Students are encouraged to undertake internships and collaborative research to enhance their practical experience.
Graduates develop competencies in biomedical research, technology innovation, and collaborative problem solving. They acquire skills necessary for agile learning and adapting to advances in medical technologies.
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.
One of Europe's most storied medical schools, MedUni Vienna runs Austria's largest medical degree program alongside research-driven PhD schools, based at the Vienna General Hospital (AKH).
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