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8 PhD programmes in Humanities in Austria

Philosophy
The PhD Philosophy at Central European University (CEU) provides top-level up-to-date training in different areas in philosophy in order to prepare students for academic life (attending conferences, participating in research projects, and publishing in professional journals), to enable them to teach philosophy at university level, and to do independent research in different fields of philosophy.

Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
The Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies at Central European University (CEU) has earned international recognition for its methodological richness and the application of innovative research tools; the curriculum stresses the interconnectedness of various disciplines, emphasizing multi- and interdisciplinary comparative research.

Comparative Gender Studies
The PhD program in Comparative Gender Studies at Central European University (CEU) is for students with substantial MA-level background in gender studies theory and methodologies who wish to specialize in interdisciplinary research and teaching in an academic setting.

Comparative History
The purpose of the PhD program in Comparative History program at Central European University (CEU) is to offer doctoral education matching the highest international standards in the field of Comparative History for prospective scholars and teachers.
Humanities, Philosophy and Education
The doctoral programme in Philosophy at the University of Vienna serves to further develop doctoral candidates’ abilities to undertake independent academic work as well as to educate and promote early stage researchers. University of Vienna offers the Humanities, Philosophy and Education programme.
Protestant Theology and Catholic Theology and Advanced Theological Studies
The doctoral/PhD programme serves to prepare doctoral candidates for academic work in the fields of Catholic Theology. University of Vienna offers the Protestant Theology and Catholic Theology and Advanced Theological Studies programme.
Interdisciplinary International Studies
Are you in search of an inspiring research environment? Are you looking to improve your scientific and analytical skills to prepare you for a career in research and academia? The Interdisciplinary International Studies PhD programme at the Vienna School of International Studies might just be what you are looking for!
Philosophy
University of Klagenfurt offers the Philosophy programme.