Overview

At Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) you can obtain a doctorate in natural sciences (Doktor der Naturwissenschaften) or a doctorate in technical sciences (Doktor der technischen Wissenschaften). The doctoral programmes are organised in Doctoral Schools. You will do your research within one of the doctoral schools depending on your subject and your supervisor.

Learning outcomes

As a Doctoral School of Civil Engineering student at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) you are part of the community of your doctoral school. You will discuss your research project regularly with teachers and other students.

This ensures that you get perfect supervision and support in your work. At the same time you will expand your knowledge of relevant subjects in courses and lectures and in contacts with academic and industry experts.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Your doctoral programme is based on the curriculum for the Doctoral Programme in Technical Sciences (technische Wissenschaften) or Natural Sciences (Naturwissenschaften).

Additionally, the statutes of your Doctoral School set out required courses in the subject, the procedures for preparing and submitting your thesis, handling of publications and other subject-specific issues.

The Doctoral Schools cover a wide spectrum of research fields in which you can write a thesis.

On the website of each doctoral school you can find the subject areas and contact details of potential supervisors.

If one of these people agrees to supervise your thesis, they will give you a letter of confirmation that you can submit as part of the admissions process.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

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87

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

completion of a subject-related diploma or master’s programme in engineering sciences or natural sciences at a university or

completion of another degree programme at a recognised Austrian or foreign post-secondary educational institution that is equivalent to the aforementioned degree programmes or

completion of a degree programme at a recognised Austrian or foreign post-secondary educational institution in combination with supplementary curricular requirements or

only in exceptional cases under very restrictive conditions: completion of a subject-related bachelor’s programme.

Tuition Fee

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International

1452 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 726 EUR per semester during 36 months.
EU/EEA

726 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 363 EUR per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Graz

846 - 1191 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Civil Engineering.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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