How the fees work. This university runs continuing-education programmes whose fees it sets itself; the register gives no figure, so check the institution’s website. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
PhD Interdisciplinary Studies of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning is a PhD programme at University for Continuing Education Krems in Krems an der Donau, taught in English. It runs for 3 years (6 semesters) and carries 180 ECTS credits. The register gives Krems an der Donau as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Doctor of Philosophy - PhD. University for Continuing Education Krems is a public university in Lower Austria.
How it compares
PhD Interdisciplinary Studies of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning is one of 3 English-taught Curriculum & Instruction programmes at PhD level in the register, offered by 2 institutions. 2 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland. 2 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.
What the register says
The PhD programme ‘Interdisciplinary Studies of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning’ (iCELL) was designed to address growing societal challenges such as technological progress, demographic change and globalisation. Lifelong learning is increasingly becoming a prerequisite for individual participation and professional success. The programme aims to contribute to the development of holistic solutions by overcoming the fragmentation of research in specialist disciplines and promoting integrative approaches. Combining perspectives from educational sciences, psychology, computer science and organisational sciences on continuing education and lifelong learning, the iCELL focuses on educational issues, particularly application-oriented, design-based and empirical research.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University for Continuing Education Krems. 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 Interdisciplinary Studies of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at University for Continuing Education Krems. 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 Krems an der Donau as the campus town for this programme at University for Continuing Education Krems.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University for Continuing Education Krems. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
What does it cost?
This university runs continuing-education programmes whose fees it sets itself; the register gives no figure, so check the institution’s website. 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 for Continuing Education Krems.
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 for Continuing Education Krems is linked from this page so you can compare.
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