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PhD in Sports Medicine, Health Toursim and Leisure Sciences

UMIT TIROL · Hall in Tirol

Taught in German and EnglishSports ScienceDegree: Doktorin / Doktor der Philosophie, Dr. phil.

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.

Language of instructionGerman and English
LevelPhD / Doctorate
Duration3 years (6 semesters)
Study load180 ECTS
Study formFull-time
LocationHall in Tirol
Entrance examinationNo
Fee, non-EU/EEA/SwissNot listed, check the institution
Fee, EU/EEA/SwissNot listed, check the institution

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 Sports Medicine, Health Toursim and Leisure Sciences 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

With this doctoral programme, the Tyrolean Private University UMIT TIROL has broken new ground internationally. Students are given access to a network of research and practice, nationally and internationally, for the completion of their doctoral thesis.

The concept of sports medicine is understood in broad terms thematically to include, among other things, research in competitive and recreational sports as well as fitness and exercise. One focus of the thesis topics is on mountain medicine. The studies are complemented by research projects from the fields of health tourism and the recreational 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 UMIT TIROL. Private institutions set their own application periods, admission procedures and fees, 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 Sports Medicine, Health Toursim and Leisure Sciences 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.

Is there an entrance examination?

The register gives: No. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at UMIT TIROL.

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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