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. The register gives no figure, so check the institution’s website. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
PhD in Health Information Systems is a PhD programme at UMIT TIROL in Hall in Tirol, taught in German and English. It runs for 3 years (6 semesters) and carries 180 ECTS credits. The register gives Hall in Tirol as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Doktorin / Doktor der Philosophie, Dr. phil.. UMIT TIROL is a private university in Tyrol.
What the register says
The rapid provision of high-quality patient-specific health information is an important prerequisite to deliver effective and efficient healthcare services. The role of healthcare information systems and eHealth in particular has been growing steadily in recent years, both nationally and internationally. The demand for scientifically qualified employees in this field is increasing, especially for healthcare facilities, public institutions, research facilities and industry, and thus opens up excellent career prospects.
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 UMIT TIROL. Private institutions set their own application periods, admission procedures and fees, 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 in Health Information Systems taught in English?
Partly. The register’s study finder lists the language of instruction as German and English at UMIT TIROL. 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 Hall in Tirol as the campus town for this programme at UMIT TIROL.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here UMIT TIROL. Private institutions set their own application periods, admission procedures and fees, so read them on the programme page.
What does it cost?
The register gives no figure, so check the institution’s website. 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 UMIT TIROL.
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 UMIT TIROL is linked from this page so you can compare.
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