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Careers
The PhD in Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies program will help you build practical academic skills such as publishing, grant applications, conference presentations and event organization to prepare you for an international academic career.
Students may also explore international collaborative opportunities to enrich their research experience and support their goal of securing prestigious scholarships, fellowships and academic positions after completing their PhD.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Byzantine Writers on the Lives of Saints and Emperors: Between Fact and Fiction
- Baukje van den Berg; Reading Medieval Latin Charters (Palaeography)
- Katalin Szende; Servus Servorum Dei: The Papacy from Its Origins to the Cadaver Synod
- Daniel Ziemann and Volker Menze; Monastic Culture: Buildings, Community, Landscape
- Historiography, Political Discourse and Politics in Late Medieval Europe (13th–15th centuries)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GRE® — Required
- GMAT — Required
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL® iBT: 100 (or new TOEFL iBT 1–6 score: 5)
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other Requirements
General requirements
- Master’s degree or equivalent in history, literature, art history, or a related discipline
- Two letters of recommendation from professors who are familiar with your work
- Research proposal (1,000-1,500 words excluding the bibliography) that addresses the main research questions, sources, methodology, your demonstrated proficiency in source and research languages relevant to the proposed project, as well as placing the topic in the context of previous research in the field.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 24,135 AUD / year ≈ 15,000 EUR / year
- EU/EEA: 24,135 AUD / year ≈ 15,000 EUR / year
Additional Details
Doctoral programs (year 1): 15,000 EUR. Doctoral programs after comprehensive examination (years 2, 3, and 4): 5,000 EUR.
Living Costs — Vienna, Austria
1,385–2,142 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
