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
Doctor Artium Programme is a PhD programme at University of Music and Performing 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 Artium, Dr. art. University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna is a public university in Vienna.
What the register says
The doctoral programme in arts (Doctor Artium) is dedicated to innovative artistic work. It leads to the production of new knowledge and serves as an independent contribution towards the development and fostering of the arts. It assumes a diversity of forms of knowledge and understanding. The programme enables its graduates to generate independent artistic research work corresponding to international standards.
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 of Music and Performing 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 with entrance exam. 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 Doctor Artium Programme taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at University of Music and Performing 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 Music and Performing Arts Vienna.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Music and Performing 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 with entrance exam. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Music and Performing 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 Music and Performing 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 Music and Performing Arts Vienna is linked from this page so you can compare.