Key information
Duration
Full-time (36 months)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting March 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Starting October 2027 — Apply anytime.
Application and admission to a doctoral/PhD programme is open throughout the year.
Language
English
Credits
30 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Vienna, Austria
Disciplines
Psychology
Overview
The doctoral programme in Psychology at the University of Vienna aims to prepare doctoral candidates for scientific work in their field of doctoral research. It provides an academic education of international standard.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The curriculum provides information on the qualification profile, the requirements for admission, the structure of the doctorate and the number of ECTS credits which PhD candidates have to earn during their doctoral studies.
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 110
- IELTS: 8
Other requirements
General requirements
- To be able to apply for admission to the doctoral programme at the University of Vienna, the applicant must hold a subject-related diploma or master's degree or another subject-related degree of at least the same level of higher education, issued at a recognized domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution.
- In addition, documents on the planned dissertation project must be submitted. Applications for admission will be forwarded to the responsible doctoral programme director for content review. Please note that the processing may take several weeks. The result of the examination will be communicated by an admission letter.
Tuition Fees
- International — 2,424 AUD / year (≈ 1,504 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA — 1,254 AUD / year (≈ 778 EUR / year)
Living costs
Vienna, Austria: 1,388-2,145 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.