# Doctoral Programmes at TU Wien
**Source**: https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/studies/doctoral-programmes
**Parent**: https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/admission/bachelors-programmes/admission-with-an-international-school-leaving-certificate
796 700 - Doctoral Programme in Engineering Sciences\
796 600 - Doctoral Programme in Natural Sciences\
796 300 - Doctoral Programme in Social and Economic Sciences
[Curricula](https://tiss.tuwien.ac.at/curriculum/studyCodes.xhtml?dswid=6051&dsrid=401&locale=en)
## Admission and prerequisites
The prerequisite for admission to a doctoral programme at TU Wien is either
- successful completion of a relevant master's, teacher training or other appropriate degree programme,
- successful completion of an equivalent degree programme at an accredited tertiary educational institution in or out of Austria or
- successful completion of a relevant degree or master's programme from a technical college in accordance with § 6 Para. 4 Fachhochschulstudiengesetz [Technical Colleges Act],
- Supervision assurance of a full or associate Professor of TU Wien.
## Programme
The doctoral programme usually lasts for six semesters. \
In addition to the dissertation, the current standardised programme for doctoral students stipulates that a total of 180 ECTS of modules (162 ECTS of which are the dissertation) must be completed. \
More detailed information regarding this selection can be found in the programme. Examinations taken as part of a master's or other degree programme cannot be recognised for this.\
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The doctoral programme is assessed in the viva voce, a general examination by a committee involving defence of the dissertation by the candidate. \
Graduates of a doctorate in the Engineering Sciences are awarded the title of Doktor/in der Technischen Wissenschaften (Dr. techn.), graduates of a doctorate in the natural sciences are awarded the title of Doktor/in der Naturwissenschaften (Dr. rer. nat.) and graduates of a doctorate in the social and economic sciences are awarded the title of Doktor/in der Sozial- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Dr.rer.soc.oec.).
## Further Information
### Admission Office
If you need information on how to apply at the TU Wien regardless of academic degree, this is your go to [Admission](https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/admission).
### Fachschaft Doktorat:
Fachschaft Doktorat is the representation of interests of doctoral candidates at the TU Wien. Their members provide information and give advice and support concerning all aspects of the doctoral programs.
[http://fsdr.at](https://fsdr.at/)
## Further information
### Admission Office
Karlsplatz 13, Stiege 1/EG\
1040 Wien
Phone: +43 1 58801 41188\
[Contact form](https://www.tuwien.at/en/tu-wien/organisation/central-divisions/admission-office/contact)
### Fachschaft Doktorat
Karlsplatz 13\
1040 Wien\
Main building, ground floor, next to Fachschaft Raumplanung and Fachschaft Architektur\
Room number: AF EG 32
Email: [fsdr@fsdr.at](#)\
Website: [fsdr.at](https://fsdr.at/)
## Further information
### Admission Office
Karlsplatz 13, Stiege 1/EG\
1040 Wien
Phone: +43 1 58801 41188\
[Contact form](https://www.tuwien.at/en/tu-wien/organisation/central-divisions/admission-office/contact)
### Fachschaft Doktorat
Karlsplatz 13\
1040 Wien\
Main building, ground floor, next to Fachschaft Raumplanung and Fachschaft Architektur\
Room number: AF EG 32
Email: [fsdr@fsdr.at](#)\
Website: [fsdr.at](https://fsdr.at/)