Best Universities for PHD Programs in Austria 2025

MedUni Vienna is situated in the heart of Vienna—an internationally recognized center for research and one of the world’s most livable cities. Our PhD programs are designed for curious and committed researchers eager to push the boundaries of life sciences, biomedicine, and their intersections with technology and AI. PhD research fellows engage in independent, high-impact research supported by expert mentorship and state-of-the-art resources.

The Institute of Science and Technology Austria - ISTA is looking for highly qualified candidates with Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees to apply for the PhD program. We offer fully-funded PhD positions in Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics, in a world-class research environment on the outskirts of Vienna.

The Vienna Graduate School of Finance (VGSF) is a center of excellence for finance. Located in Vienna (Austria), it was founded by the Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS), the University of Vienna, and the WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business). These three institutions joined forces, and their expertise, to create a hub in Vienna aiming to produce internationally recognized research and provide a competitive PhD education.

This program is only available as a second part of the Dual Degree Program after students. is only available via our highly accredited University...