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 Economic Sciences is a PhD programme at University of Vienna in Vienna, taught in English. It carries 180 ECTS credits. The register gives Vienna as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Doktor/Doktorin der Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Dr. rer. oec.. University of Vienna is a public university in Vienna.
How it compares
PhD in Economic Sciences is one of 7 English-taught Economics programmes at PhD level in the register, offered by 6 institutions. 4 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 4 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.
What you will study
What you study
The doctoral/PhD programme in Economic Sciences at the University of Vienna is a research degree. The register describes its aim plainly: graduates should be able to carry out independent research to international standards in the field of their dissertation. The dissertation is the centre of the programme, and the subject area is economics. The degree awarded is Doktor/Doktorin der Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Dr. rer. oec. The programme carries 180 ECTS.
Admission, language and next steps
Entry runs through an admission procedure, not a central portal. The register states that the institution assesses your CV, your letter of motivation and a description of your dissertation project. So the project outline matters from the start: you are applying with a research plan, not just a transcript.
The language of instruction is English. The register gives no duration and no intake dates, so check the programme's own page at the University of Vienna for when applications open and what else the admission procedure asks for.
On costs: 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; the institution's pages show them.
What the register says
The doctoral/PhD programme in Economic Sciences at the University of Vienna enables graduates to conduct independent research according to international standards in their dissertation field.
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
- Independent researcher in economics
- Roles in research and science
- Doctoral-level work in the dissertation field
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Vienna. 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: Admission procedure: assessment of your CV, your letter of motivation and description of you dissertation project. 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 Economic Sciences taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at University of Vienna. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
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 Vienna as the campus town for this programme at University of Vienna.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Vienna. 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: Admission procedure: assessment of your CV, your letter of motivation and description of you dissertation project. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Vienna.
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 Vienna.
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 Vienna is linked from this page so you can compare.
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