Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026
Deadline: up to ten days before the start of the admission period of the following semester at the latest
Language
Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German
TOEFL iBT: 95
PTE Academic: 76
IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Graz, Austria
Disciplines
Chemistry
Overview
Depending on the specialisation of your Chemistry dissertation at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), you graduate from a doctoral programme in technical sciences or a doctoral programme in natural sciences.
Features
- As part of the scientific community of the doctoral school, you are closely involved in research and you participate in lively exchanges with teachers, researchers and other students.
- By taking part in conferences and specialist events, you broaden your knowledge in your chosen specialisation, and make contacts with researchers from Austria and abroad.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Organic chemistry
- Inorganic chemistry
- Physical and theoretical chemistry
- Analytical chemistry and radiochemistry
- Chemical technology and materials
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 95
PTE Academic: 76
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- completion of a subject-related diploma or master's programme in engineering sciences or natural sciences at a university or
- completion of another degree programme at a recognised Austrian or foreign post-secondary educational institution that is equivalent to the aforementioned degree programmes or
- completion of a degree programme at a recognised Austrian or foreign post-secondary educational institution in combination with supplementary curricular requirements or
- only in exceptional cases under very restrictive conditions: completion of a subject-related bachelor's programme.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 2,340 AUD / year (≈ 1,452 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA — EU/EEA Nationals: 1,170 AUD / year (≈ 726 EUR / year)
Living costs
Graz, Austria
1,364-1,920 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Chemistry.