Doctoral School FAQ
Answers to questions frequently asked by prospective and new students of our Doctoral School.
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Admission
How do I get admitted to TU Wien Informatics Doctoral School?
Once you are admitted our doctoral program at TU Wien Informatics, you are automatically part of TU Wien Informatics Doctoral School.
What are the admission requirements, and where do I find them?
The formal admission is handled by the TU Wien Admission Office. All admission requirements are listed on their website.
Who should I contact if I have questions about my application or documents required for admission?
Please contact the TU Wien Admission Office directly at studienabteilung@tuwien.ac.at.
Do I need to have an academic supervisor at TU Wien Informatics for my dissertation?
Yes.
What if I do not yet have an academic supervisor at TU Wien Informatics?
Please check the list of potential supervisors and identify the ones whose research area is closest to your field of interest and expertise. Contact them directly to inquire if they agree to supervise your dissertation.
Visa and Residence
What are the visa requirements for international students coming to Austria?
OeAD provides detailed information on their website. OeAD is the Austrian Agency for International Mobility and Cooperation in Education, Science, and Research.
How do I find accommodation in Vienna?
Vienna is a city with many excellent universities and thousands of students seeking accommodation every semester. Many organizations and companies offer rooms and apartments in student dormitories. Here are a few of them:
I’m a student of TU Wien Informatics Doctoral School and face problems with my residence permit. Is there anybody who I can contact?
Yes, of course. We are here to help, and we will do our best to support you. Please contact us at doctoral-school@informatics.tuwien.ac.at.
Employment and Insurance
Do I get employed at TU Wien after having been admitted the doctoral program?
Being admitted to the doctoral program at TU Wien Informatics Doctoral School does not necessarily mean that you will also be employed by us. However, TU Wien offers a lot of funded positions. While some candidates are self-funded, most are employed by TU Wien, frequently through one of our Doctoral Colleges or research projects your supervisor may offer.
Where can I find job announcements?
Head over to our Jobs page, where we list all currently open positions.
How much salary will I get if I am employed by TU Wien?
You will be employed according to the collective bargaining agreement for scientific staff at universities (Kollektivvertrag, salary group B1). Please note that the monthly salary is paid 14 times per year.
Do I need to take care of my health insurance?
No, if you get a funded position, you do not need to take care of your health insurance. As part of your contract, you will automatically be insured at BVAEB. Additionally, our university will pay for your pension provision plan. So a funded position comes with a lot of social benefits.
Graduation
Graduating from our doctoral program is a multi-step process.
To help guide you through the maze of milestones, deadlines, and submissions, head over to the Graduation Guide provided by our Study Services team.