Not a fully English programme. The register lists German and English as the language of instruction, so part of the teaching is not in English. Check on the official programme page which parts are taught in English before you apply.
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 Clinical Sciences is a PhD programme at Medical University of Innsbruck in Innsbruck, taught in German and English. It runs for 3 years (6 semesters) and carries 180 ECTS credits. The register gives Innsbruck as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Doctor of Philosophy, PhD. Medical University of Innsbruck is a public university in Tyrol.
What the register says
The doctoral programme in Clinical Medical Science at the Medical University of Innsbruck is designed as a part-time programme for doctors who are or will be in clinical training. It comprises at least six semesters; this corresponds to 180 ECTS credits. The clinical medicine doctoral programme at the Medical University of Innsbruck offers training for independent scientific work. The programme includes traditional university teaching formats (lectures, seminars, practicals) to impart theoretical knowledge and practical skills as well as independent work on a research project under the supervision of experienced university lecturers with a proven academic track record who fulfil the legal requirements for supervising dissertations. The special feature of the doctoral programme in clinical medical science is the fundamental possibility of completing it alongside specialist medical training. A total of twelve months of exclusive research activity is obligatory. It is possible to use the 9-month research module as part of the special specialisation in all specialist training plans.
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 Innsbruck. 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 Clinical Sciences taught in English?
Partly. The register’s study finder lists the language of instruction as German and English at Medical University of Innsbruck. Some of the teaching is not in English, so check on the programme page which parts are taught in English before you apply.
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 Innsbruck as the campus town for this programme at Medical University of Innsbruck.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Medical University of Innsbruck. 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 Innsbruck.
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 Innsbruck.
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 Innsbruck is linked from this page so you can compare.
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