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 Transformation Studies. Art x Science 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 PhD in Transformation Studies. Art x Science is run by the Art x Science School for Transformation, a joint effort of the University of Applied Arts Vienna and the Johannes Kepler University Linz. Teaching happens in Vienna and Linz, and you use the learning spaces and workshops of both institutions. The programme is taught entirely in English.
What you study
The focus is on transformation and how it affects the political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal sphere. You build bridges between the arts and sciences. The curriculum stresses student-led scientific and artistic research that engages with planetary challenges across their intersecting dimensions. You work with methods and approaches from the humanities, sciences and the arts. Your projects should involve a diverse, transdisciplinary team of academic and non-academic contributors in collaborative research settings. The aim is to spread outputs beyond academia, in support of concerned publics and collectivities.
How the programme is organised
It is a doctorate worth 180 ECTS and lasts six semesters (three years). The degree awarded is Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Because the school is inter-university, you study in two cities and draw on the different learning spaces and workshops of both universities. The programme promotes independent, innovative research that furthers international academic discussions and debates.
Who it suits
It suits young and upcoming scholars who want transdisciplinary knowledge, skills and competencies to face present and future challenges. You should be comfortable working across disciplines and areas of expertise, and keen to develop transdisciplinary projects in your own area of specialisation. The programme is for people who want to connect the arts, humanities and sciences in their research.
Admission, language and next steps
The teaching language is English, and the information is provided exclusively in English. There is no central application portal: you apply directly to the institution. The programme's own page gives the application period and the documents you need. For contact, the Art x Science School for Transformation and the Doktoratszentrum are listed, with the email sdkf@uni-ak.ac.at. At a public university, EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester. Check the institution's page for the exact application steps.
What the register says
Given the immense transformation of societies, the PhD programme in Transformation Studies. Art x Science ("Art cross Science") seeks to equip young and upcoming scholars with transdisciplinary knowledge, skills, and competences needed to face present and future challenges. Studying transformation and its effect on the political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal sphere is thus at the centre of the programme, which builds new bridges between the arts and sciences.
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 researcher in transdisciplinary projects at the intersection of arts, humanities and sciences
- Academic contributor to international discussions and debates on transformation
- Collaborative research team member with academic and non-academic contributors
- Researcher engaging with planetary challenges across political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal dimensions
- Disseminator of research outputs beyond academia to concerned publics and collectivities
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. 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 Transformation Studies. Art x Science 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.
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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