Overview

Through the submission of an original piece of scientific work, graduates make a contribution to research that expands the boundaries of knowledge and meets international standards.

The quality and international orientation of the doctoral programme promote graduates' mobility and sharpen their perception beyond the boundaries of their field of expertise. The key qualifications acquired enable graduates to adapt their expertise to fast-changing requirements.

Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Doctoral Programme Chemistry offered by the University of Innsbruck are able to address and present issues in the natural sciences independently and with a very high level of subject-specific and methodical expertise.

Additionally, students acquire the broad scientific and communicative competences required of successful professional scientists in leading positions in academic, industrial, or public environments.

Programme Structure

Compulsory Modules:

Scientific Basics

Core Skills of the Thesis Topic

Department Seminar

Lecture Series Austrian Chemical Society

Center for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck

Materials and Nano-Sciences

High-Performance Computing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Innsbruck, Austria

Disciplines

Chemistry View 4 other PhDs in Chemistry in Austria

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent.

With the exception of § 64 par. 5 UG 2002, the general university entrance qualification for admission to a doctoral programme shall be demonstrated by the completion of a relevant diploma programme or master's programme or another relevant programme of at least the same level of higher education at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution.

To compensate for substantial subject-related differences, supplementary examinations may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the doctoral degree programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

726 EUR / year

≈ 726 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

726 EUR / year

≈ 726 EUR / year

Living costs

Innsbruck

Austria

800 - 1300 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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