The PhD program in Sports Science is designed for advanced research in areas such as sports performance analysis, biomechanics, and sports technology. Candidates engage in independent research, contributing to academic advancements in sports science disciplines.
Students focus on researching innovative practices and technologies in sports. The program prepares them for careers in academia and advanced research sectors.
The structure includes extensive research phases leading to a doctoral thesis and opportunities for collaboration with industry partners. Candidates present their findings at scholarly conferences.
PhD graduates develop high-level research skills and expertise in specific areas of sports science, preparing them for academic or industry research roles.
Periods can differ for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Always confirm on the official site before applying.
Summer 2025
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.
The University of Klagenfurt in Carinthia is a young, internationally ranked university known for computer science, artificial intelligence, and cross-border studies, with many English-taught master's programs.
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