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Doctor of Philosophy Programme School of Catholic Theology (PhD)

University of Innsbruck · Innsbruck

Taught in German and EnglishNo tuition for EU/EEA/SwissTheologyDegree: Doctor of Philosophy, PhD

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
Study load180 ECTS
LocationInnsbruck
Entrance examinationNo
Fee, non-EU/EEA/SwissEUR 1,453 a year
Fee, EU/EEA/SwissNo tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters

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

Doctor of Philosophy Programme School of Catholic Theology (PhD) is a PhD programme at University of Innsbruck in Innsbruck, taught in German and English. It carries 180 ECTS credits. The register gives Innsbruck as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Doctor of Philosophy, PhD. University of Innsbruck is a public university in Tyrol.

What the register says

The Doctor of Philosophy Programme School of Catholic Theology is a joint study programme of Catholic Pedagogy of Religion and Philosophy at the School of Catholic Theology. It specifically deepens and consolidates the graduates' communicative and interdisciplinary competences, as well as their understanding of the theory of science and didactics; special consideration is given to basic human questions of ideology and a responsible treatment of faith and religion in the public life of the church and of society. The programme guides students towards independent and creative practical academic work and is meant to be the first step of an academic career.

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. 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 Doctor of Philosophy Programme School of Catholic Theology (PhD) 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 study load is 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.

Is there an entrance examination?

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