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 Molecular Biosciences is a PhD programme at University of Vienna in Vienna, taught in English. It runs for 3 years (6 semesters). The register gives Vienna as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Doctor of Philosophy, PhD. University of Vienna is a public university in Vienna.
What you will study
What you study
The PhD in Molecular Biosciences at the University of Vienna is a joint doctoral programme. The register describes its aim plainly: to prepare students for scientific work in molecular biosciences. The programme gives scientific training at an internationally outstanding level, in the register's own words. The teaching language is English.
The register lists the field under the keywords molecular biology and molecular sciences. It does not name individual courses, tracks or specialisations, so check the programme's own pages for how the research training is structured.
Admission, language and next steps
Entry runs through an admission procedure. You submit a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae and a description of the planned project. The register text stops there, so confirm the full document list and any other requirements with the institution.
The programme is taught in English. The degree awarded is a Doctor of Philosophy, PhD, and the standard duration is three years (six semesters).
There is no central application portal. You apply directly to the University of Vienna, and its own page gives the application period. As a public university, the University of Vienna charges no tuition to EU/EEA and Swiss students within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester. The register does not record an intake date, so check the programme page for when students start.
What the register says
The aim of the joint PhD programme in Molecular Biosciences is to prepare students for a scientific activity in Molecular Biosciences. The PhD programme provides scientific training at an internationally outstanding level.
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
- Scientific activity in molecular biosciences, the aim the register states for the programme
- Doctoral-level research work in molecular biology and molecular sciences
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 consisting of submission of a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae and the description of the pl. 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 Molecular Biosciences 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 register records 3 years (6 semesters) of study. Confirm the study load in ECTS credits with University of Vienna.
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 consisting of submission of a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae and the description of the pl. 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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