Montanuniversität Leoben·Engineering
Doktor der montanistischen Wissenschaften (Dr.mont.)
The doctoral programme in montanistische Wissenschaften at Montanuniversität Leoben focuses on advanced engineering principles in a scientific context. It allows students to conduct research under the supervision of qualified faculty members, aligning with specific dissertation topics. The program is designed for those aiming to achieve the academic title 'Doktor der montanistischen Wissenschaften' (Dr.mont.), facilitating academic and professional careers in engineering and technology sectors.
Students in the Doctoral Programme in montanistische Wissenschaften study a variety of engineering subjects primarily focused on scientific research relevant to resource management and engineering principles. This includes topics such as material flows in production processes and sustainability aspects within the engineering field.
The program is structured to include a personalized curriculum consisting of at least 20 ECTS, developed in coordination with a supervisor and mentor. Students engage in a dissertation project that is the core of their studies, integrating theory and practical applications over the course of their doctoral studies.
Graduates of this program gain advanced competencies in project management, innovative problem-solving in engineering contexts, and critical analysis of scientific data related to engineering disciplines. They are equipped with interdisciplinary skills that prepare them for leadership positions in engineering and 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.
Montanuniversität Leoben is Austria's specialist university for mining, metallurgy, and materials science — small classes, close industry links, and consistently excellent graduate placement.
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