Overview

Graduates of the Doctoral Programme from University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna are awarded the academic degree “Doctor of Philosophy”, abbreviated to “PhD”.

Doctoral project

The PhD BOKU University comprises at least 180 ECTS credits, of which 162 ECTS points are for the dissertation and at least 18 ECTS points are doctoral courses (including the compulsory 4 ECTS course "Principles and challenges of research in socio-economics, natural resources and life sciences"). The topic of the dissertation shall be selected from a scientific subject which is represented at BOKU by a university lecturer with a major authorisation to teach.

Programme Structure

The registration of the doctoral project includes the following points:

a synopsis approved by the supervisor (must contain the working title and a description of the content of the dissertation as well as a time, work and resource plan),
a plan on the form and scope of the dissertation, drawn up by the student together with the supervisor,
an Advisory Team consisting of at least two people,
optionally one or two co-supervisors,
proposal for courses (must be applied for in consultation with the supervisor).

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

Educational Research

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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

The requirement for admission to the PhD BOKU University is the graduation from a subject-related diploma programme or Master’s programme or a different course of studies with an eligible related subject that is at least of an equivalent level of higher education and has been completed at a recognised Austrian or foreign post-secondary educational institution.

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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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Doctoral Programme.

Available Scholarships

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