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 Catholic Theology is a PhD programme at 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 Doktor/Doktorin der Theologie, Dr. theol.. University of Innsbruck is a public university in Tyrol.
What the register says
Das Doktoratsstudium Katholische Theologie befähigt zu eigenständiger, kreativer wissenschaftlicher Arbeit, die mit der Dissertation als eigenständiger Forschungsleistung belegt wird. Es befähigt zur Lehrtätigkeit an Universitäten und Hochschulen und bildet hochqualifizierte Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler heran, die für eine akademische Laufbahn oder wichtige berufliche Positionen in Kirche und Gesellschaft geeignet sind. Es fördert eine verstärkte wissenschaftsgeschichtliche und wissenschaftstheoretische Kompetenz in den gewählten theologischen Fächern sowie eine wissenschaftspolitische Sensibilität für die Frage nach dem Stellenwert der Theologie im kirchlichen, universitären und gesellschaftlichen Kontext
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 University of Innsbruck. 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 in Catholic Theology taught in English?
Partly. The register’s study finder lists the language of instruction as German and English at 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 University of Innsbruck.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Innsbruck. 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 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 University of Innsbruck is linked from this page so you can compare.
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