Welcome to the Center for Doctoral Studies
The Center for Doctoral Studies is part of the Research and Career Development Unit and the central contact point for matters related to doctoral education at the University of Vienna. The team of the Center for Doctoral Studies offers consultations about the first steps and requirements of the doctoral programmes at the University of Vienna.
Click here for an overview about our support offer.
PhD Orientation Week 2026
The event is fully booked!
Due to the limited number of places available, we had to close registration for this event. We’re sorry if you were unable to register.
You are very welcome to join the online sessions on September 30 and October 1.
We wish you a great start to your PhD journey at the University of Vienna and look forward to welcoming you online!
Prospective PhD Candidates
You are interested in a PhD at the University of Vienna? Here you can find more information about the doctorate and the possibilities the University of Vienna offers.
Doctoral Studies
Here you can find information on our offered Doctoral/ PhD programmes and all about the admission procedure.
PhD Process
Get answers to your questions about the structure of the doctorate, courses and the completion of a PhD Programme.
