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PhD in Medical Science

Medical University of Graz · Graz

Taught in EnglishNo tuition for EU/EEA/SwissBiomedical ScienceDegree: Doktor/Doktorin der medizinischen Wissenschaft, Dr. scient. med.
Language of instructionEnglish
LevelPhD / Doctorate
Duration3 years (6 semesters)
Study load180 ECTS
LocationGraz
Entrance examinationNo
Fee, non-EU/EEA/SwissEUR 1,453 a year
Fee, EU/EEA/SwissNo tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters

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 Medical Science is a PhD programme at Medical University of Graz in Graz, taught in English. It runs for 3 years (6 semesters) and carries 180 ECTS credits. The register gives Graz as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Doktor/Doktorin der medizinischen Wissenschaft, Dr. scient. med.. Medical University of Graz is a public university in Styria.

How it compares

PhD in Medical Science is one of 7 English-taught Biomedical Science programmes at PhD level in the register, offered by 6 institutions. 5 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 5 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters. The same programme title is offered at 2 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.

What the register says

The doctoral programme in Medical Science serves to train the students’ ability to contribute to the development of medical science through independent research in the field of clinical resarch or basic research and thus to bring about future generations of research scientists in the fields of medical and natural 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.

Before you apply

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Medical University of Graz. 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: No. 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 Medical Science taught in English?

Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Medical University of Graz. 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 Graz as the campus town for this programme at Medical University of Graz.

How do I apply?

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Medical University of Graz. 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: No. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at Medical University of Graz.

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 Medical University of Graz.

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 Medical University of Graz is linked from this page so you can compare.

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