Overview

Key facts:

These studies at the University of Applied Arts Vienna focus on artistic work that is regarded as the basis of knowledge production.

The Artistic Research PhD Programme (PhD in Art) is governed by topics and practices of artistic research. Contesting and reflecting upon the specific methods and production processes on use of the own artistic project represent a significant part to be incorporated in the research work. As a matter of principle, research in the sense of comprehensive knowledge production is defined as open to any outcome.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The thesis in form of an artistic research project is to be produced, respectively a thesis in form of a number of artistic projects connected to each other as far as the research issue is concerned (artistic complex of work, groups of work).
The research outcome is to be documented in a suitable manner; it is to be contextualized and reflected upon. The conclusions of the artistic research are to be communicated in comprehensible form.
The thesis consists of an artistic work, as well as a presentation – in the meaning of a reflexive documentation – of the insights gained.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vienna, Austria

Disciplines

Visual Arts

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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

If after the review of the portfolio you require a visa to enter Austria for the second round of the entrance exam - given the exam takes place in Vienna - the Office of Student Affairs can issue an invitation letter upon request to be presented to the Austrian representative authority (embassy, consulate) in your country.

full name, address, date of birth

a scan of your passport

the invitation from the department to the second part of the entrance exams or proof that the first part has been completed and the second will take place in Vienna.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Vienna

Austria

861 - 1331 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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