How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
PhD in Artistic Research is a PhD programme at University of Applied Arts Vienna in Vienna, taught in English. It runs for 3 years (6 semesters) and carries 180 ECTS credits. The register gives Vienna as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Doctor of Philosophy, PhD. University of Applied Arts Vienna is a public university in Vienna.
What you will study
The Artistic Research PhD Programme (PhD in Art) at the University of Applied Arts Vienna is a doctoral programme for artists who want to make their own artistic work the basis of knowledge production. The programme is taught in English and runs over six semesters (180 ECTS).
What you study
The programme is built around your own artistic research project. You produce a dissertation in the form of an artistic research thesis: either one substantial artistic work or a group of connected works that address a single research question. Alongside the artistic work, you write a reflexive documentation that contextualises the project and communicates the insights you have gained.
Methods and production processes are not taken for granted. The programme asks you to contest and reflect on the specific methods you use in your own project. Research is understood as open to any outcome, so the form of the final thesis can vary as long as it is documented and reflected upon in a way others can follow.
How the programme is organised
Doctoral students attend courses and colloquia and work on their dissertation. The programme is governed by topics and practices of artistic research, and the dissertation is the core of the degree. The curriculum and a list of courses are published on the programme page. The Doctoral Centre at the university provides contact and support for doctoral candidates.
Who it suits
This programme is for artists who already have a strong artistic practice and want to generate new knowledge through it. You should be ready to work independently, to situate your work in wider artistic and theoretical contexts, and to explain your research to others. The programme prepares graduates for independent artistic research at an international level and for coordinating and leading roles.
Admission, language and next steps
Teaching is in English. Applications go directly to the University of Applied Arts Vienna; the programme page and the university's application pages give the application period and the documents you need. For questions about the programme, contact the programme office (Univ.-Prof. Miya Yoshida PhD, miya.yoshida@uni-ak.ac.at) or the Doctoral Centre (sdkf@uni-ak.ac.at).
What the register says
The Artistic Research PhD Programme (PhD in Art) at the University of Applied Arts Vienna is a postgraduate study programme in the field of art in which independent artistic research is generated to contribute to the development and appreciation of the arts.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Independent artistic research
- Coordinating and leading roles in artistic and research contexts
- Work in national and international artistic environments
- Artistic research and knowledge production within art institutions
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Applied Arts Vienna. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: Admission procedure. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is PhD in Artistic Research taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at University of Applied Arts Vienna. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 3 years (6 semesters) of study and 180 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Vienna as the campus town for this programme at University of Applied Arts Vienna.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Applied Arts Vienna. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: Admission procedure. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Applied Arts Vienna.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with University of Applied Arts Vienna.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at University of Applied Arts Vienna is linked from this page so you can compare.
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