Overview

In the Doctoral School of Biomedical Engineering at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), you conduct interdisciplinary research, focusing on aspects of engineering, medicine, biophysics, biology and biochemistry.

As part of your dissertation, you will make new scientific discoveries in the field of biomedical engineering.

Dissertation

Solve scientific and technological problems in the field of biomedical engineering
Conduct independent research using engineering and scientific methods
Work together with research laboratories and industry partners
Publish in internationally renowned peer-reviewed journals
Prepare and defend research findings

Programme Structure

Courses (curricular workload):

Deepen your knowledge in the subject area of your dissertation, for example, in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, telematics, biomechanics, biology or medicine
Gain experience using scientific methods applied in the engineering and natural science fields
Attend courses offered at Austrian or other international universities
Meet regularly with your dissertation supervisor in order to exchange information, for example, to describe ideas and preliminary results, hold discussions or receive suggestions for relevant contacts in your field of study

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Deadline: up to ten days before the start of the admission period of the following semester at the latest

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Graz, Austria

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering

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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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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.

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Tuition Fee

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International

726 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

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

363 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 363 EUR per year 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.

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Scholarships Information

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