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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 social research or academics? The PhD programme at the Vienna School of International Studies might just be what you are looking for! The four-year doctoral programme ‘Interdisciplinary International Studies’ (IIS) is organised in cooperation with the University of Vienna open to graduates who wish to pursue a research project linking at least two of the four disciplines legal studies, political science, international economics and history.

Throughout the programme, doctoral candidates are guided by internationally acclaimed scholars from all over the world, who are dedicated to support our students' academic journeys exploring scientific skills, data collection and analysis as well as academic publications among others.

In addition to that, IIS students have the opportunity to participate in the academic life at the DA through teaching activities, research assistantships and more. The small but vibrant research community at the DA provides PhD students with opportunities to connect with peers in advanced academic positions.

The doctoral programme is built on three modules: Module 1 at the Vienna School of International Studies (“DA”), Module 2 at the University of Vienna (UW) and Module 3 “Disssertation”.

• For Module 1 (DA), doctoral students are required to complete coursework and sit field examinations in both disciplines. Coursework includes research seminars, workshops, courses relevant for their research topic and extensive reading courses focussing on their research disciplines.
• For Module 2 (UW), students are required to develop their research project. To complete this module students are expected to hold a colloquium (“faculty public presentation”) to discuss their dissertation prospectus with the dissertation committee to gain approval for the project.
• Module 3 focuses on research and writing of the doctoral thesis. The primary purpose of PhD study is the preparation and presentation of a substantial piece of original research in the form of a thesis.

For more detailed information on the PhD IIS programme, please consult the information tabs and documents on this page or contact us. To apply, please visit our application portal at https://application.da-vienna.ac.at .

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Programme start: 23 September 2024

Application deadline: 20 May 2024

Admission results: Beginning of June 2024

Tuition fee*:  EUR 14,700

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"There really is no other place like the Diplomatische Akademie Wien; not only is the level of commitment by the students incredible, the academic possibilities are also endless. My favourite part of pursuing my PhD at the DA are my weekly meetings with my supervisor, Professor Patrick Müller, where we not only discuss my project in depth, but all stages and processes related to my PhD. This highlights the level of dedication of my incredible supervisor at the DA. I could not imagine a better place to pursue my PhD!"

Charlott Gebauer 3 rd PhD in IIS programme, Vienna School of International Studies

"During the first year of the doctoral programme, classes at both the Vienna School of International Studies and the University of Vienna helped me to broaden and deepen my knowledge of international relations and African studies, and to get to know my fellow students. Furthermore, I was in close contact with my supervisors, who greatly helped me to refine my proposal."

Colin Hendrickx 3 rd PhD in IIS programme, Vienna School of International Studies

"The first year of the programme has allowed me to come away with an excellent understanding of all of the requisite fundamentals of both international relations theory and international law. The strong and vibrant faculty at the DA was of paramount importance throughout the planning process of my research project."

Vanessa Sant’Anna Bonifacio Tavares 2 nd PhD in IIS programme, Vienna School of International Studies

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Vienna at a glance.

Nicknamed the “City of Music” because of its musical legacy, Vienna was declared one of the best university cities due to affordable tuitions, high quality of life and the incredible leisure activities that make each student have an unforgettable study abroad experience. Over 20,000 international students from over 140 countries enrol in universities Vienna and have done so for hundreds of years. Vienna features some of the oldest universities in Europe and also in the German-speaking world. Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria and its cultural, economic, and political centre, the 7th-largest city by population within city limits in the European Union. Today it has the second largest number of German speakers after Berlin. Vienna lies in Eastern Austria and is close to the borders of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. 

• 1.7M Population
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Studying in Vienna

To be admitted to a degree programme in Vienna public universities you have to prove German language proficiency, either by passing a language test or if you provide a language certificate, like one from the Goethe Institute or TestDaF. Some universities, mostly private ones, offer courses for undergraduate and postgraduate degree that are taught in English.

The variety of degree courses offered by universities in Vienna cover Bachelor and Master degrees, MBA’s, PhD courses and certificate programmes.

Subject areas you can choose from include: business administration, computer science, art, architecture, languages, political science, psychology, meteorology, musicology, education, economics, theatre and film, medicine, engineering, medical informatics, journalism, data analytics.

You can enrol in numerous online degree courses, including online Bachelor programmes in the following fields: web design, electronics, information systems, finance, energy management, media communications, nursing, finance, human resource management.

Career opportunities in Vienna

Vienna is Austria’s most important economic centre, having banking, insurance, business services, (especially law firms), tourism, health care and manufacturing industry (electrical machinery, transportation equipment, metal products) as main economic pillars.

Major employers in Vienna include: Erste Group, IBM, OMV, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Deloitte, Siemens, Telekom Austria, Oracle, SAP.

International students have a wide range of internship opportunities to choose from in many business sectors and industries.

Vienna city life

Famous for balls and classical music, Vienna is an interesting and appealing city stepped in history. Start exploring this city and visit the centre, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Everywhere you’ll go, you will admire the unique and remarkable mix of architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens.

Some of the most popular touristic attractions:

• The imperial palaces of the Hofburg and Schönbrunn
• The Sisi Museum
• The Sigmund Freud Museum
• The Museum of Applied Arts – with world-famous paintings from Gustav Klimt
• St. Stephen's Cathedral
• The Imperial Treasury (Schatzkammer)
• Modern attractions include the United Nations headquarters

In Vienna, you can relax and make promenades in many parks, including the Stadtpark, the Burggarten, or the Schlosspark at Schloss Belvedere (home to the Vienna Botanic Gardens).

Go see a play at the Burgtheater, considered one of the best theatres in the German-speaking world, or at the Vienna's English Theatre (VET). You can also attend classical concerts at world famous venues such as the Wiener Musikverein.

Take an authentic Austrian break at one of the Viennese cafés, as these have a very long and remarkable history that goes back centuries. Even if you may not like coffee so much, you will love the atmosphere. Nightlife in Vienna is not so much concentrated around clubs, you will mostly find bars, pubs and live music venues.

International atmosphere in Vienna

Vienna is one of the top touristic destinations in Europe, counting over three million visitors a year. Vienna is also one of the world’s leading hubs for international congresses and conventions and the seat of a number of international organisations, like U.N. offices. Currently Vienna is the world's third "UN city", next to New York, Geneva, and Nairobi.

Immigrant population living here include Turks, Poles, Germans and people coming from Yugoslavia, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.

Weather Vienna

Vienna has four seasons, with warm summers and cold, dry winters. Spring and autumn are mild. Snow is rare, temperatures in the winter record around 3 – 4 C (38 – 40 F), but they could go about the freezing point. In the summer the average temperatures are between 24 and 33 °C (75 and 91 °F).

Universities in Vienna

The Sigmund Freud University Vienna is an integral part of this valuable educational network, with branches in Paris, Ljubljana, Berlin, Milan and Linz  and more than 3.000 students.

In its structuring and alignment MedUni Vienna relies on the "triple track" strategy. Research, education and patient care represent the three cornerstones of the university's system. This enables medical science to respond flexibly to the continually changing demands of the state and society. In the process, maintenance of health as well as therapy, abatement of symptoms and prevention of disease

CeMM is an interdisciplinary research institute of the Austrian Academy of Sciences committed to advancing the understanding of human diseases through basic and biomedical research.

Central European University is an undergraduate- and graduate-level “crossroads” university where faculty and students from more than 100 countries come to engage in interdisciplinary education, pursue advanced scholarship, and address some of society’s most vexing problems.

In the heart of Vienna, the capital of the Danube monarchy, the predecessor institution of the current University of Applied Arts, the Imperial Royal Arts and Crafts School, was founded in 1867. It was closely affiliated with the Imperial Royal Austrian Museum of Art and Industry (today the MAK), the first Arts and Crafts museum on the European continent.

Modul University is an international university for business and economics, with a strong research focus on international management, service-related industries, tourism, sustainability, data science, and information systems. Modul University combines a strong academic foundation with steadfast commitment to sustainability, entrepreneurship, and innovation as the key drivers of long-term success.

At TU Wien, we have been conducting research, teaching and learning under the motto 'Technology for people' for over 200 years. TU Wien has evolved into an open academic institution where discussions can happen, opinions can be voiced and arguments will be heard. 

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Doctoral Programmes at TU Wien

E784 - Doctoral Programme in Social and Economic Sciences E786 - Doctoral Programme in Technical Sciences E791 - Doctoral Programme in Natural Sciences

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Admission and prerequisites

The prerequisite for admission to a doctoral programme at TU Wien is either

• successful completion of a relevant master's, teacher training or other appropriate degree programme,
• successful completion of an equivalent degree programme at an accredited tertiary educational institution in or out of Austria or
• successful completion of a relevant degree or master's programme from a technical college in accordance with § 6 Para. 4 Fachhochschulstudiengesetz [Technical Colleges Act],
• Supervision assurance of a full or associate Professor of TU Wien.

The doctoral programme usually lasts for six semesters.  In addition to the dissertation, the current standardised programme for doctoral students stipulates that a total of 180 ECTS of modules (162 ECTS of which are the dissertation) must be completed.  More detailed information regarding this selection can be found in the programme. Examinations taken as part of a master's or other degree programme cannot be recognised for this. The doctoral programme is assessed in the viva voce, a general examination by a committee involving defence of the dissertation by the candidate.  Graduates of a doctorate in the technical sciences are awarded the title of Doktor/in der Technischen Wissenschaften (Dr. techn.), graduates of a doctorate in the natural sciences are awarded the title of Doktor/in der Naturwissenschaften (Dr. rer. nat.) and graduates of a doctorate in the social and economic sciences are awarded the title of Doktor/in der Sozial- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Dr.rer.soc.oec.).

Further Information

Admission office.

If you need information on how to apply at the TU Wien regardless of academic degree, this is your go to Admission .

Fachschaft Doktorat:

Fachschaft Doktorat is the representation of interests of doctoral candidates at the TU Wien. Their members provide information and give advice and support concerning all aspects of the doctoral programs.

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Admission office

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PhD Programme in Business, Economics and Statistics at the University of Vienna

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The PhD Management at the University of Vienna offers you the opportunity to gain knowledge in a variety of subject areas belonging to management studies. Joining this PhD programme allows you to engage in exciting research, grow and learn alongside like-minded colleagues and profit from the knowledge and experience of our renowned senior faculty staff.

If you want to learn more about our PhD Management programme, our Faculty, our Alumni or other topics, feel free to browse our website and start your journey via one of the links below.

Empowering Curious Researchers at the Vienna BioCenter PhD Program

Are you a curious and motivated student looking to launch a successful scientific career? Look no further than the Vienna BioCenter PhD Program , one of the best PhD programs in Europe. Our program empowers curious researchers to develop their own PhD projects and make important scientific discoveries in a dynamic and multidisciplinary research environment.

At the Vienna BioCenter Campus, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and be supervised by top scientists in the field, providing you with the resources and support you need to succeed. Our campus is highly multidisciplinary, with research areas ranging from molecules to populations, ensuring that you have the opportunity to explore a wide range of topics and make interdisciplinary connections.

Our Mission: Promoting Interdisciplinary Research at the Highest Level

Our mission is to promote interdisciplinary research in the Life Sciences at the highest level and to help PhD students develop into tomorrow's leading scientists through a comprehensive training program. We believe in the power of interdisciplinary research to drive innovation and tackle complex scientific challenges, and we strive to create an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

The Vienna BioCenter is a world-class scientific research environment where students and group leaders from different backgrounds interact in an inter-disciplinary, open, and creative environment. By promoting the exchange of ideas and bringing together different and often complementary disciplines, we provide outstanding opportunities for ambitious and motivated students to advance their scientific careers.

Our training program is designed to educate students in all areas relevant for a career in science, providing additional opportunities to acquire skills relevant for other career paths. We believe that scientific training should be comprehensive and prepare students for a wide range of future opportunities, whether in academia, industry, or beyond.

Vienna: The Best City for Life Quality in the World

Not only is the Vienna BioCenter PhD Program one of the best in Europe, but it is located in the number one city for life quality in the world. Vienna consistently ranks at the top of global quality of life indexes, with a high standard of living, excellent public transportation, and a rich cultural heritage.

Vienna is a city that values innovation and creativity, with a thriving arts and music scene and a long history of scientific discovery. As a student at the Vienna BioCenter PhD Program, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in this vibrant and dynamic city, exploring its many museums, galleries, and cultural institutions.

In addition, Vienna is located at the heart of Europe, providing easy access to other major cities and research institutions. This makes it an ideal location for students who are looking to network and collaborate with other researchers across the continent.

An Outstanding Opportunity for Ambitious and Motivated Students

The Vienna BioCenter PhD Program offers an outstanding opportunity for ambitious and motivated students looking to launch a successful scientific career. With access to state-of-the-art facilities, top scientists, and a dynamic and multidisciplinary research environment, our program provides the resources and support you need to make important scientific discoveries and advance your career; located in one of the best cities for life quality in the world.

If you are looking for a comprehensive training program that prepares you for a wide range of future opportunities, look no further than the Vienna BioCenter PhD Program.

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Empowering Curious Researchers

The Vienna BioCenter is a leading life science location in Europe: a thriving campus that combines basic research institutes, universities and biotech companies.

Four research institutes collaborate in creating an exceptional training environment, where students and junior researchers have all the necessary resources to conduct meaningful projects: there is virtually no experiment that cannot be done at the VBC. More on Research at VBC

Our training programs are designed to prime and/or advance learning of critical skills, while supporting students and postdocs to become independent, critical and innovative thinkers, establish professional networks and ultimately move on to their next position.

What sets us apart? Two main factors contribute to our vibrant scientific community:

• An extremely collaborative faculty, people that thrive from the success of their colleagues on campus and are extremely supportive.
• A supreme research infrastructure: state-of-the-art equipment and facilities managed by top expert.

If you are passionate about science and have a pioneering mindset, then join us in Vienna!

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Doctoral (PhD) programmes

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The doctorate programme has a standard duration of 6 semesters. Aside from the completion of a doctoral thesis (dissertation), elective courses must be passed for a total credit of at least 18 ECTS from the current doctoral curriculum (standardised for all disciplines). Detailed information about this course selection can found in the doctoral curriculum. Credits earned and previously applied to attaining a master degree cannot be credited to doctoral studies.

The doctorate programme is concluded with a research presentation and thesis defense (Rigorosum) in front of an examination committee. According to the degree programme, the graduate is awarded the academic degree  Doctor of Social and Economic Sciences , abbreviated  Dr.rer.soc.oec.  or  Doctor of Engineering Sciences , abbreviated  Dr.techn .

Starting out from the outcomes of the 2017 Research Day, the framework conditions of the procedure for doctorate studies in the Faculty of Architecture and Planning was discussed by a working group of experts from a wide range of disciplines, and concrete proposals for a further development were developed. On the basis of the current regulations for study matters for the doctoral programme, the formats and processes documented in the  Guidelines Doctoral Programme 2020  focused on an improved networking of the candidates with one another, on more transparency both internally and externally, and stepped-up support of candidates. In practice this means:

• In a  Colloquium  taking place twice a year, active candidates are invited to present an interim exposé and to follow this up by sharing their intermediate results in an informal talk afterwards. The occasion is intended as a networking encounter. This has the aim of encouraging knowledge-sharing between the candidates – beginners as well as advanced – also to create synergies and to enhance the visibility of the individual research projects on Faculty level.
• The  Review  introduces a feedback option for the candidates. One year after inscription the candidate has the opportunity of presenting to a review jury consisting of Faculty members and external experts the developed research plan and thus gain support through a tangible resonance to their thesis project.
• The  option of specific units of instruction and courses  for candidates aims to be adapted continually to current needs and followed up according to requirement. The corresponding resources will be made available to cover these.

The complete version of the Guidelines is available online.

Requirements

At least one of the following requirements must be fulfilled before enrolling a doctorate programme at TU Wien:

• Completion of university master or teaching certification degree in a related discipline
• Completion of equivalent master studies at an accredited Austrian or foreign institution of higher education
• Completion of a master programme at a technical college accredited in accordance with the Austrian law governing such institutions  Fachhochschulgesetz § 5 Abs. 3

In cases not meeting the first stated condition, the applicant may be individually required to take supplemental courses in the doctorate programme.

In the latter two cases, the certificate of admission may include individual requirements for taking supplemental courses. The requirements for graduates of several (Austrian) college programmes are stipulated in  regulations  (available only in German) issued by the Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy. The extent of additionally required course credits can be up to 44 semester hours, equivalent to 60 ECTS points. For more information about application requirements, see the  Admission Office ; foreign students may also consult to the  Student Exchange Bureau  of the university’s student union (HTU).

Students must enroll in the doctoral programme at the  Admissions Office .

A  TU Wien account  is registered upon enrollment, which is maintained for the duration of doctoral studies. Since account authorisation takes a certain amount of time, early registration is recommended to ensure a problem-free programme start.

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For consultation hours, please register in advance via e-mail.

Dean's Office of Faculty for Architecture and Planning Mail: [email protected] Tel.:  +43 (1) 58801 25006

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Ph.D. student's budget vs life in Vienna

I've noticed Ph.D. students' salaries (not very negotiable since they are usually government-funded) in Germany tend to be considerably higher than in Austria and I began to wonder how difficult it may be to live for three years of a Ph.D. programme in Vienna given the gross salaries are around 2000–2600€ (paid 14 times a year along the usual Austrian scheme).

Let's be less optimistic here and assume I have a gross salary of 2200€ so a net budget around 1600€ a month – how manageable is that? Quite obviously the most painful part of the expenses will be the rent. I tried using online cost of living calculators but I got results in an absurdly broad range (800–1800€). However, median was about 1500€ so it makes me a bit worried (but just a bit because I honestly don't trust most of these calculations).

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Could be wurst: Vienna sausage stands push for UN recognition

VIENNA - Vienna’s popular sausage stands heaving with bratwurst and meaty delicacies, patronised by many from top bankers and politicians to students and factory workers, are a longstanding cultural legacy they hope to have recognised by Unesco.

The owners of 15 stands in the Austrian capital have formed a lobbying group and applied last week to have the “Vienna sausage stand culture” inscribed as intangible cultural heritage by the United Nations’ cultural organisation.

“We want to create a kind of quality seal for Vienna sausage stands,” said 36-year-old Patrick Tondl, one of the association’s founders whose family owns Leo’s Wuerstelstand – Vienna’s oldest operating sausage stand.

“At the sausage stand, everyone is the same... No matter if you’re a top banker who earns hundreds of thousands of euros or if you have to scrape together the last euros to buy a sausage... You meet here, you can talk to everyone,” he adds.

High inflation driving consumers looking for affordable meals, plus a new wave of vendors with updated flavours, have helped keep the stands busy.

Mr Tondl’s great-grandfather started their business in the late 1920s, pulling a cart behind him and selling sausages at night.

The family’s customers have included former chancellor Bruno Kreisky, recalls Vera Tondl, 67, who runs the shop together with her son Patrick.

Leo’s is one of about 180 sausage stands in Vienna today, out of a total of about 300 food stands, selling fast food at fixed locations and open until the early hours, according to the city’s economic chamber.

Whereas the number of stands has remained similar over the last decade, more than a third have changed from selling sausages to selling kebabs, pizza and noodles, a spokesman for the chamber told AFP.

But sausage stands have seen a “mini boom” in customer numbers recently, according to Mr Tondl.

Many have been drawn back by high inflation to the stands, where a meal can be had for less than 10 euros (S$14) with lower overheads than at restaurants.

New stand operators have also brought a “bit of momentum”, said Mr Tondl, introducing the likes of organic vegetarian sausages with kimchi.

Tourists are coming in droves.

“When you come to Austria, it’s what you want to try,” 28-year-old Australian tourist Sam Bowden told AFP.

The cultural legacy of Vienna’s sausages is far-reaching, including the use of the term “wiener” for sausages in the United States, which is believed to have derived from the German name for Vienna, Wien.

Sebastian Hackenschmidt, who has published a photo book on the stands, said the legacy of the “Vienna phenomena” is more complex.

He says that for many in multicultural Vienna, the sausage stands hold little appeal – especially for the growing number of vegetarians – and their universal appeal is something of a “myth”.

“Vienna is a city in great flux... With the influx of people, cultural customs are also changing,” Mr Hackenschmidt told AFP.

Some 40 per cent of Vienna’s two million inhabitants were born outside the country, where the anti-immigrant far-right looks set to top September national polls for the first time. AFP

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