99 PhD programmes in Austria

The Malignant Diseases programme at Medical University of Vienna aims to encompass all relevant areas of cancer research to provide students with a profound theoretical background in cancer research as well as excellent practical skills. 

The Molecular mechanisms of Cell Biology at Medical University of Vienna aims to train young scientists in many aspects of cell biology

It is the aim of the Public Health programme at the Medical University of Vienna to train young  scientists and professionals of Public Health in its broadest sense for independent and collaborative scientific  work in medical and associated professions

In the Doctoral School of Techno-Economics at the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), you conduct research on a high international standard. 

The Doctoral School of Electrical Engineering at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) will support you in becoming a nationally and internationally sought-after researcher. 

In the Doctoral School of Architecture at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), you can broaden your experience in basic or applied research in the field of Architecture.

In the Doctoral School of Physics at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), fundamental principles of physics are used to solve technological problems such as designing better materials or building more efficient devices. 

The Doctor of Philosophy Programme Atmospheric Sciences taught by the University of Innsbruck offers scientific development in the academic area and research institutions.

The Medical Imaging programme at Medical University of Vienna aims to train the next generation of researchers from a wide variety of scientific disciplines, including –but not limited to–  radiology, nuclear medicine, ophthalmology, medical physics, molecular biology and (radio)chemistry, and computer science.

Signaling Mechanisms in Cellular Homeostatis programme at Medical University of Vienna investigates how signalling mechanisms impact homeostasis and cell fate transitions in cell-free, cell-based, and organismal systems. 

The Epidemiology program at the Medical University of Vienna offers advanced doctoral-level research training that builds on multiple disciplinary perspectives to understanding origins and determinants of health and disease across populations in the context of epidemiological methods.

The objective of the Medical Physics programme at Medical University of Vienna is to provide excellent training opportunities in the various fields of Medical Physics.

The aim of Clinical Neurosciences (CLINS) at Medical University of Vienna is innovation in prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of neurological and psychiatric diseases, and a better fundamental understanding of these conditions.

University of Klagenfurt offers the Natural Sciences programme. The cross-curricular courses complement the subject-specific teaching events and thus expand the range of doctoral-level classes.

The Social and Economic Sciences doctoral programme at Vienna University of Technology is assessed in the viva voce, a general examination by a committee involving defence of the dissertation by the candidate. 

The Theological Studies and Research on Religion programme offered by University of Vienna offers an innovative, research-oriented doctoral programme in a stimulating environment characterised by interdisciplinary perspectives. 

University of Vienna offers the Sport Science programme which provides a scientific education which is internationally recognised and aims to help graduates conduct independent research at an international standard in their respective fields of expertise. 

The doctoral programme in Natural Resources and Life Sciences from University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna develops the ability to carry out independent scientific work as well as to train and promote young scientists in the fields of natural resources and life sciences.

The Doctoral School Hazards and Risks in Alpine Regions under Global Change at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna fosters inter- and transdisciplinary cooperation and research and provides an educational platform of natural sciences, engineering/technical sciences, and social sciences to address the challenges resulting from natural hazards and risks under global change.

The Natural Sciences doctoral programme at Vienna University of Technology is assessed in the viva voce, a general examination by a committee involving defence of the dissertation by the candidate.