collageMost popular Project Management programmes for international students in Vienna
These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Project Management degree in Vienna.1
Master of Business Administration – Project Management
WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
This Master of Business Administration – Project Management at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) provides you with key expertise, enabling you to enhance and perfect your project management and social skills.Read more
Study abroad in English
To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 500 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.Test your English language proficiencyBOOK AN IELTS TEST
About Project Management
Project Management degrees are interdisciplinary studies that teach students to plan and organise the resources of a company or organisation, in order to achieve specific goals following a time-constrained schedule. Top business schools offer Project Management degrees that share the science of organizing the elements of a project, usually supported by IT-based project management tools.
Related disciplines
- Project Management
- Business Administration
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Marketing
- Management, Organisation & Leadership
- Accounting
- Public Administration
- Human Resource Management
- Supply Chain Management & Logistics
- Agribusiness
- Auditing
- Business Intelligence & Analytics
- Commerce
- Corporate Communication
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Executive MBA
- Forensic Accounting
- Innovation Management
- International Business
- Master in Business Administration (MBA)
- Master in Management (MIM)
- Retail Management
- Risk Management
- Strategic Management
- Taxation
- Technology Management
- Transport Management
- Digital Communication
- Digital Marketing
- Actuarial Science
Phd In Austria
PhD Study in Austria – A Guide for 2022
Situated at the heart of Europe, Austria has a proud history of cultural and scientific achievement ranging from classical opera to automotive engineering. It’s also a vibrant hub for modern PhD research, with a focus on innovative and interdisciplinary doctoral programmes.
This page covers everything you need to know about PhD study in Austria, including an overview of the country’s historic university system as well as an explanation of how Austrian PhD programmes work, how much they cost and what you’ll need to do to successfully apply to one.
PhD opportunities in Austria – what’s on offer for 2022?
The Austrian higher education system – and its achievements – stretch back over 600 years, during which time the country has hosted some of Europe’s most famous artists and thinkers, from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Sigmund Freud.*
Today Austria’s universities are highly progressive institutions that value their PhD researchers and welcome international students. Here are a few reasons why Austria could be the ideal place to begin your doctorate this year:
- Quality and diversity – Austria’s oldest universities are well-ranked, but the country also offers a range of more specialist institutions focussing on professional, technical and medical research.
- (Almost) no fees – EU and EEA students pay no PhD fees at public universities in Austria, provided they complete their programmes on time.
- Be more than just a student – Some Austrian PhD programmes take students on as university staff members, offering teaching opportunities, salary and other benefits.
- Post-study work opportunities – Austria recently extended the amount of time non-EU/EEA citizens can remain to seek work after a PhD, from six months to twelve.
Needless to say, there’s also plenty to see and do during a PhD in Austria, with opportunities to live (and study) in beautiful ctities such as Vienna, Graz and Innsbruck. Austria goes the extra mile though (or, at least, gives you the opportunity to) as its eight land borders provide easy opportunities to visit neighbouring countries including Germany, Italy and Switzerland.
Austria can also claim the world’s most famous actor-bodybuilder-politican: Arnold Schwarzennger has lived in the USA since 1968, but perhaps he’ll be back. . .
| Universities | 73 |
| Nobel Prizes | 22 |
| Oldest University | University of Vienna (1365) |
| International Students | 75,259 |
| PhD Length | 3-4 years |
| Typical Fees (Domestic / EU) | None (subject to conditions) |
| Academic Year | October to September |
Coronavirus updates for international students at Austrian universities
For the latest information on the impact of coronavirus on studying a PhD in Austria, please read the official Study in Austria COVID-19 guidance page. Here you can find updates regarding travel warnings and restrictions.
PhD student life in Austria
Want to know more about life for international PhD students in Austria? Our detailed guide covers everything from accommodation and living costs to culture and entertainment.
Austrian universities
There are four types of university in Austria with different approaches to training, research and funding. All are fully accredited, but not all award PhDs.
Austria’s higher education system includes the following:
- Public universities – Austria’s 22 pubic universities (Öffentliche Universitäten) are the country’s oldest and largest institutions. They receive government funding and do not charge tuition fees to EU or EEA students. Most carry out research in a comprehensive range of fields and offer a diverse selection of PhD programmes. A small number focus on Arts or Medical subjects.
- Private universities – There are 16 private universities (Privatuniversitäten) in Austria. They do not receive state funding and therefore charge fees to all students, with actual costs varying by course and institution. The qualifications they award are accredited by the official Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ), but institutions are free to follow more specialised research and develop their own unique PhD programmes.
- Universities of Applied Sciences – There are 21 universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen) in Austria. Established in 2001, these institutions focus on practical and professional training, often incorporating placements and internships as key components of their programmes. Fachhochschulen do not award PhDs themselves, but some may offer professional doctorate programmes in partnership with universities.
- University Colleges of Teacher Education – Austria’s 14 university colleges of teacher education (Pädagogische Hochschulen) focus on professional training and qualifications for primary and secondary teachers. They carry out some research in pedagogical practice and educational theory, but don’t usually offer programmes above Masters level.
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