Overview

This work is to widen the boundaries of knowledge in the relevant special field and thus to contribute to the progress in the dissertation subject.

The programme concludes with a dissertation which is to be supervised by a team of supervisors and is completed by an oral exam taken before an examination board. Graduates are awarded the academic degree „Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)“.

Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Computer Sciences offered by the University of Innsbruck are able to independently solve complex scientific problems of fundamental research and applied research on an international level.

Programme Structure

Compulsory Modules:

Doctoral Thesis Defense

Scientific Basics/Core Skills of the Thesis Topic

Participation in Scientific Discourse

Interdisciplinary Seminar in the PhD Programme

Generic Skills

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

Computer Sciences View 3 other PhDs in Computer Sciences 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

Curriculum vitae

Diploma certificate

Examination certificate

Diploma Supplement

Transcript (list of examinations completed)

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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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