Overview

Graduates of the PhD programme Biomolecular Technology of Proteins (BioToP) from University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna are awarded the academic degree PhD (Doctor of Philosophy).

Duration and organisation

After admission to the doctoral programme, the applicant shall register the dissertation project with the Dean of Studies within one year. This registration has to include:

Title of the dissertation topic,
Naming a supervisor,
Submission of a work plan approved by the supervisor detailing the advisory team as well as the time and resource plan,
Proposal for doctoral courses.

Programme Structure

Curriculum structure:

The PhD programme in "Biomolecular Technology of Proteins" comprises at least 180 ECTS consisting of at least 42 ECTS doctoral coursework and at least 138 ECTS for the dissertation. The degree programme is not divided into study sections.
If admission is granted pursuant to § 2 para. 1 lit. d), the scope of the doctoral studies shall be increased in accordance with the relevant legal provisions.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

For applicants with EU and EEA citizenship enrollment is possible within the enrollment period as well.

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vienna, Austria

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences View 5 other PhDs in Molecular 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

Prerequisites for admission to the PhD programme "Biomolecular Technology of Proteins" are:

admission to the doctoral school "Biomolecular Technology of Proteins"
the completion of a diploma or master's degree in natural or engineering sciences, or a degree in medicine/veterinary medicine, or
the completion of a study programme at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution that is equivalent to the studies mentioned in para. 1 lit. b), or
the completion of a domestic degree programme at a "Fachhochschule" [University of Applied Sciences] that is by law equivalent to the studies mentioned in para. 1 lit. b).

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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

1452 EUR / year

≈ 1452 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

726 EUR / year

≈ 726 EUR / year

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.

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Scholarships Information

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