PhD / Doctorate English 6 semesters · 180 ECTS

Computer Sciences

Universität Innsbruck · Innsbruck, Austria
Official degreeListed in Studienwahl.at
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Duration6 semesters · 180 ECTS
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreePhD / Doctorate
Credits180 ECTS
Programme provider

Universität Innsbruck

Innsbruck, Austria · Accredited programme

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At a glance

Computer Sciences (PhD / Doctorate) is taught at Universität Innsbruck, Innsbruck. It lasts 6 semesters · 180 ECTS. Taught in English.

Program overview

This study programme is only available in German. --> The main goal of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme in Computer Sciences is to make an independent contribution to research through submission of an original piece of scientific work at the highest international level in one of the fields of competence offered at the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics. This paper is to expand the boundaries of knowledge in the relevant special field and thus to contribute to the progress in the dissertation subject. This goal will be achieved by completing the compulsory modules in the curriculum; in particular the module „Scientific Basics/Core Skills of the Thesis Topic“ provides the required skills for research-oriented dealing with the subject matter. The modules "Analysis of Own and External Research Results" and "Dissertation Subject" convey the current state of research. An addition to these skills (e.g. project management, professional presentation of scientific contents) guarantees the module „Generic Skills”. Graduates of the PhD programme in Computer Sciences will have a systematic understanding of their research discipline and research methods of this field.

CityInnsbruck
Credit load180 ECTS

Cost per year

Living costs€1,310 a month in Innsbruck, rent included
€15,720

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Admission requirements

Typical requirements in Austria for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

  • A completed qualification that gives access to PhD / Doctorate study.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
  • Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Language requirements

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

EnglishMain teaching language
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Required documents

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Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the teaching language, when the programme asks for it
Completed application form and a recent photo
CV and motivation letter
Recognition or equivalence of your degree, when the programme asks for it

Accreditation

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.

Application journey

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Computer Sciences?

The official catalogue lists a duration of 6 semesters · 180 ECTS and 180 ECTS.

Which languages is Computer Sciences taught in?

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

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