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 New Science and Technology is a PhD programme at Montanuniversität Leoben in Leoben, taught in English. It runs for 3 years (6 semesters) and carries 180 ECTS credits. The register gives Leoben as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Docotor of Philosophy, PhD. Montanuniversität Leoben is a public university in Styria.
What you will study
What you study
The PhD New Science and Technology at Montanuniversität Leoben is a doctoral programme taught in English. It carries 180 ECTS and leads to the degree Doctor of Philosophy, PhD.
The register describes the content in two parts. The first is the further development of your ability to do deep, independent scientific work. The second is the generation of technical and scientific knowledge in the whole-system view of circular material flows, in the context of the production, consumption or use of products, together with safety-related questions.
The keywords the register gives are material, Montanuniversität Leoben and sustainability. That tells you where the programme sits: materials, circular material flows and safety, studied at a technical university in Leoben.
Admission, language and next steps
The teaching language is English. The register lists English as the language of instruction, so you can expect the doctoral work to be done in English.
There is no central application portal. You apply directly to Montanuniversität Leoben, and the institution's own page gives the application period and the documents it wants. Check that page before you start anything, because the doctoral route at a public university has its own steps.
On fees: at 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. The register does not list amounts, and the institution's page is the place to confirm what applies to you.
The programme runs three years, or six semesters, and is based in Leoben.
What the register says
Weiterentwicklung der Befähigung zur vertieften, selbständigen wissenschaftlichen Arbeit
Generierung von technischem und wissenschaftlichem Wissen im Bereich der
ganzheitlichen Betrachtung zirkulärer Materialströme im Kontext von Produktion, Konsum oder Nutzung von Produkten sowie sicherheitsbezogenen Fragestellungen
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
- Scientific work in materials and circular material flows
- Research on sustainability and safety-related questions in production and product use
- Doctoral research and academic work in the field
- Technical and scientific knowledge generation in industry
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Montanuniversität Leoben. 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 New Science and Technology taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Montanuniversität Leoben. 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 Leoben as the campus town for this programme at Montanuniversität Leoben.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Montanuniversität Leoben. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
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 Montanuniversität Leoben.
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 Montanuniversität Leoben is linked from this page so you can compare.
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