The Ph.D. program in Basic Medical Research at MedUni Wien focuses on developing research skills in biomedical sciences. Students engage in cutting-edge research, working closely with experienced supervisors. The program prepares graduates for careers in academic, clinical, and industry settings. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and scientific communication.
In the PhD program, students focus on advancing knowledge in disciplines such as Immunology, Cancer Research, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular Medicine, and Medical Imaging. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary research and collaboration across various fields, including physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
The program is structured over six semesters, totaling 180 ECTS credits. It combines coursework, such as lectures and seminars, with significant time allocated for students to develop their independent research projects.
Graduates develop comprehensive scientific skills, including the ability to design and implement research projects, communicate findings effectively, and engage with the scientific community. They also learn to critically analyze complex ideas and promote advancements within a knowledge society.
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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