# Info-Session: Doctoral Studies at the University of Vienna

**Source**: https://doktorat.univie.ac.at/en/consultation/consultation/info-session/
**Parent**: https://doktorat.univie.ac.at/en/consultation/consultation/

In this information session we provide an overview of doctoral education at the University of Vienna. The following topics will be discussed:

- How is the doctoral programme at the University of Vienna structured, what are the requirements and how can I be admitted to the doctoral programme?
- What is the role of the supervisors and who are the other contact persons?
- What steps do I have to take at the beginning of the doctorate, from the exposé to the dissertation agreement, and what achievements do I have to make during the doctorate?
- Finally, we will also talk about funding opportunities and what support the university offers for young academics.

The information session is primarily aimed at people who are considering starting a doctorate and would like to learn more about doctoral education and the general conditions at the University of Vienna. Questions are welcome at any time during the meeting.

Please note: We offer sessions both in German and in English. The sessions are individual, self-contained sessions with the same content.

### Dates & Registration

[You do not have to register for our online sessions, just join the online meeting by clicking here.](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%253ameeting_ZDgzN2FkYzctYjE1My00ODAwLWIzYjItNTY3ODgyYzM2ZTQz%2540thread.v2/0?context=%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522a14a2be8-0b21-4cf9-b58c-6f9eab17feb3%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25223eef014f-5ec3-4797-8b71-e3cf589c9530%2522%257d)

- 18 March 2026, 10.00-12.00 | in English
- 15 April 2026, 11.00 - 12.30 | in German
- 13 May 2026, 11.00-12.30 | in English - Special Edition: [European Doctoral Day](https://www.eurodocday.org/)

Advance your career with a PhD: Opportunities and career development at the University of Vienna\
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This event explores how doctoral studies can enhance career prospects by developing research expertise, critical thinking, and transferable skills valued in academia and beyond. It focuses on doing a PhD at the University of Vienna and how doctoral candidates benefit from institutional support that fosters research development and professional growth. Participants will learn about doctoral pathways and how to start their doctoral journey at the University of Vienna.

- 17 June 2026, 10.00-12.00 | in German