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 Sciences is a PhD programme at Medical University of Innsbruck in Innsbruck, taught in 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.
How it compares
PhD in Medical Sciences 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 you will study
The Medical University of Innsbruck offers a PhD in Medical Sciences taught in English. It runs for three years (six semesters) and carries 180 ECTS. The degree awarded is a Doctor of Philosophy, PhD.
What you study
The register lists several PhD programmes under this umbrella. They are Molecular and Cellular Biology of Diseases (MCBD), Neuroscience, Genetics, Epigenetics and Genomics (GEG), Infection, Immunity and Transplantation (IIT), Image-Guided Diagnosis and Therapy, Musculoskeletal Sciences, and Medical Psychology. The register describes the focus as research and science. It does not list individual modules, so check the programme's own page for the structure of each track.
Admission, language and next steps
Teaching is in English. The register records no entrance examination for this programme. There is no central application portal: you apply straight to the Medical University of Innsbruck, and its own page gives the application period and the documents you need. As 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. Confirm the details with the institution before you apply.
What the register says
The following PhD programmes are offered: Molecular and Cellular Biology of Diseases (MCBD), Neuroscience, Genetics, Epigenetics and Genomics (GEG), Infection, Immunity & Transplantation (IIT), Image-Guided Diagnosis and Therapy, Musculoskeletal Sciences, Medical Psychology.
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
- Biomedical research
- Neuroscience research
- Genetics and genomics research
- Infection and immunology research
- Medical imaging research
- Musculoskeletal research
- Medical psychology research
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 Medical Sciences taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Medical University of Innsbruck. 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 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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