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INFORMATION FOR
ADMISSION
to Doctorate degree programs with international
academic qualifications

JOHANNES KEPLER
UNIVERSITY LINZ
Admissions Office
Altenberger Straße 69
The information contained in this brochure has been carefully compiled however we are not liable in regards to
4040 Linz, Austria
updates, correctness, completeness or quality of the information provided.
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Last update: May 10, 2021
 Dear Prospective Applicant!

Thank you for your interest in studying at the Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU
Linz).

This brochure will provide you with important information regarding admission to a
doctorate degree program of study on the basis of international academic
qualifications.

If you have any additional questions or inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Johannes Kepler University Linz

Admissions Office
Altenberger Straße 69
4040 Linz
Austria
Phone: +43 732 2468 2010
E-mail: admission@jku.at

Unfortunately, due to organizational reasons,

we cannot provide information about the status of an application.
You will be notified by post.

We wish you all the best and great success in your studies!
The Admission Team
1. Fields of study........................................................................................ 2

2. Admission requirements for degree-seeking applicants with

international academic qualifications ........................................................... 2
2.1. Applying for Admission ........................................................................................................... 2

2.2. German Translations................................................................................................................ 3

2.3. Document Authentication and Verification............................................................................ 3

2.4. German Language Skills ......................................................................................................... 5

2.5. Tuition Fees .............................................................................................................................. 5

3. General Information ............................................................................... 6

3.1. Procedures ................................................................................................................................ 6

3.2. The Academic Year .................................................................................................................. 7

3.3. Grants and Scholarships ......................................................................................................... 7

3.4. Visa Regulations....................................................................................................................... 7

3.5. Health Insurance....................................................................................................................... 8

3.6. Accommodations ..................................................................................................................... 8

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1. Fields of study

The JKU Linz offers Doctorate degree programs in the following fields of study:

• Doctoral program of Law

• Doctoral program in Social and Economic Sciences
• PhD Program in Economics
• Doctoral program in Humanities and Cultural Sciences
• PhD in Education
• Doctoral program in Natural Sciences
• Doctoral program in Technical Sciences

More detailed information on possible subjects of dissertation is provided on the

website: https://www.jku.at/en/degree-programs/degree-programs/doctoratephd/

2. Admission requirements for degree-seeking applicants with international

academic qualifications

Applicants with an Austrian academic qualification and certification may be admitted

directly after consultation with the Admissions Office.

2.1. Applying for Admission

Applicants with international (non-Austrian) academic qualifications and certification

seeking admission to the Johannes Kepler University must submit following
documents:

• completed and signed form “application for admission”

• proof of successfully completed diploma or bachelor and master degree program

(conferral degree/diploma, complete list of successfully passed examinations
including all examination subjects, grades, and semester hours)

• proof of successfully completed diploma or bachelor and master degree thesis

(short summary and grade awarded)

• curriculum of the completed academic study program

• passport copy, including a photo and a signature

(in certain cases, a certified copy will also be required)

• proof of proficiency in German for German-language academic degree programs

(see 2.4.)
We strongly advise applicants to look for a Supervisor of the dissertation before or
during the admission procedure. For this purpose, applicants have to contact a
professor of the responsible department directly.

Due to current restrictions caused by Covid19 applications including documents can

be filed electronically via e-mail for now (admission@jku.at). Please make sure to
enclose only one pdf with all the required documents to your e-mail. You will receive a
confirmation of reception from the admissions office via e-mail. In case you wish to add
missing documents, please reply to this confirmation of reception without exception.

We would like to point out that within the summer months applications for
admission will only be possible via a new online application platform
MyAdmission. We will keep you updated on our website www.jku.at/admission

The application periods can be found on the website at

https://www.jku.at/en/degree-programs/prospective-students/register-to-enroll/

Applications prepared by agencies are prohibited by law and will not be accepted.

2.2. German Translations

Foreign language documents (if not issued in German or English) must be submitted
along with a German translation issued by a Translator/Interpreter certified in
Austria. If the documents have been translated outside of Austria, applicants must
submit documents using the same verification procedure as with other foreign
documents (see 2.3.)

2.3. Document Authentication and Verification

All documents (certification, etc.) must be submitted in the original or as a verified (or
notarized) copy of the original. International documents have to be authenticated by
the responsible authorities in the most cases.

No verifications
Verifying the authenticity of documents does not apply to documents issued from the
following countries (however, documents must be submitted as original or as a
notarized, verified copy):
Belgium France Lithuania Portugal
Bosnia and Germany Luxembourg Romania
Hercegovina
Bulgaria Greece Malta Sweden
Croatia Hungary Montenegro Serbia
Czech Republic Ireland Netherlands Slovakia
Denmark Italy North Macedonia Slovenia
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 Estonia Latvia Norway Spain
Finland Liechtenstein Poland

Hague Apostille Agreement

Documents issues by members states that have signed the Hague Apostille
Agreement must be verified with an “APOSTILLE” issued by the respective domestic
authorities of the issuing country. The Apostille must be submitted in the original.
Included countries:

Albania Fiji Oman

Andorra Georgia Panama
Angola Grenada Paraguay
Antigua and Barbuda Guatemala Peru
Argentina Guyana Russian Federation
Armenia Honduras Samoa
Azerbaijan India San Marino
Australia Iceland São Tomé and Principe
Bahamas Israel St. Christopher and Nevis
Bahrain Japan St. Kitts and Nevis
Barbados Kazakhstan St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the
Belarus Korea, Republik
Grenadines
Belize Lesotho Switzerland
Bolivia Liberia Seychelles
Botswana Malawi South Africa
Brasil Marocco Suriname
Brunei Darussalam Marshall Islands Swaziland
Cape Verde Mauritius Tonga
Chile Mexico Trinidad and Tobago
China (only China-Hong
Moldova Turkey
Kong and China-Macao)
Columbia Monaco Ukraine
Costa Rica Mozambique Uruguay
Cyprus Namibia United States of America
Dominica New Zealands United Kingdom
Ecuador Nicaragua Vanuatu
El Salvador Niue Venezuela

Complete Verification and Authentication

If there is no bilateral agreement between Austria and the applicant’s home country –
meaning not included in the list above – all submitted documentation must be verified
for its authenticity by the responsible authorities of the issuing country
(Ministry of Foreign Affairs) as well as the Austrian authorities located in the issuing
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country (Austrian Embassy/Consulate). The documents must be submitted as
original.

2.4. Language Skills

If applying as a degree-seeking student for an academic degree program in German,

please provide proof of language proficiency in German.

Applicants are required to submit proof of proficiency in German at minimum A2 level

under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages as outlined by
the European Council to be admitted as a non-regular student. For the regular study
program, students need to provide German proficiency at B2 or C1 level, depending
on the study program.

If applicants are interested in English taught study programs, proof of language

proficiency in English is required. Depending on the study program, the required level
needs to be minimum B2 or C1.

For further information, please use the following link:

https://www.jku.at/en/studying/studies-from-a-z/admission-procedures/-language-
certificates

2.5. Tuition Fees

Students enrolled as regular students, who are citizens of an EU or EEA country

are not subject to paying tuition fees during the minimum length of the degree program
(+ two additional semester). However, the payment of the Austria Student Union fee
in the amount of € 20,20 per semester is mandatory.

Regular students who are NOT from an EU or EEA country are subject to paying
tuition fees in the amount of € 726,72 per semester, plus the mandatory Austrian
Student Union fee of € 20,20.

Students enrolled with the status non-degree student (“außerordentliche/r

Studierende/r”) are subject to paying tuition fees despite bilateral agreements with the
applicant’s home country. Tuition fees are € 363,36 per semester, plus the
mandatory Austrian Student Union fee of € 20,20.
For detailed information about tuition fees please use the following link:
https://www.jku.at/en/studying/studies-from-a-z/tuition-fees

Students who are required to pay tuition fees have to do this within the general
admission period. Tuition fees paid during the grace period until November 30th
regarding the winter semester and until April 30th regarding the summer semester) will
be raised by 10%.

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 !!! IMPORTANT !!!

Admission to studies will be null and void if applicants do not pay the
required tuition fees (in compliance with personal notification), plus/or the
mandatory Austrian Student Union fee on time!

3. General Information

3.1. Procedures

After submitting all required documents to the Admissions Office at the Johannes
Kepler University Linz, the application will be reviewed according to content and formal
criteria. There is no application fee. Please note that applications prepared by agencies
are prohibited by law and will not be accepted. You will be notified of admission by
letter.

If your application is successful, you will receive a letter of acceptance.

If your first language is not German and you are unable to submit proof of proficiency
in German in order to be admitted to a regular study program, the acceptance letter
will list a supplementary examination in German that you will be required to take and
pass (for German-language Doctorate’s degree programs). If you are required to take
and pass a supplementary examination you will be admitted to a preparation program
until you have successfully passed the supplementary examination.

To register in person, please come to the Admissions Office during the corresponding
admission period. Please bring the following documents with you:

• valid passport
• acceptance Letter (in original)
• if applicable, a social insurance number (such as your Austrian E-card)
• confirmation of registration: https://www.jku.at/en/degree-programs/prospective-
students/start-your-studies/registration
• if applicable, documents if transferring from another Austrian university

Once all admission procedures have been completed, students will receive a student
ID card, the JKU Card (https://www.jku.at/en/degree-programs/prospective-
students/start-your-studies/get-your-jku-card/).

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Students will also be required to pay any tuition fees (see 2.6) by the end of the
corresponding grace period (https://www.jku.at/en/studying/studies-from-a-z/dates-
deadline/).

Students will also be eligible to register for courses during the course registration
period (https://www.jku.at/en/studying/studies-from-a-z/dates-deadline/).

3.2. The Academic Year

The winter semester starts at October 1st and concludes at February 28th. The summer
semester starts at March 1st and concludes at September 30th.
Students may register for classes via KUSSS by going to www.kusss.jku.at. The
course registration takes place before the beginning of each semester
(https://www.jku.at/en/studying/studies-from-a-z/dates-deadline/).

3.3. Grants and Scholarships

Austrian universities do not have the authority to award grants and scholarships to
students. International students must apply for scholarships directly at an official
Austrian Agency (Embassy or Consulate located in the applicant’s home country), to
then be submitted to the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy
for consideration and review. Scholarships are awarded in only very few cases and
only under certain conditions and circumstances. Austrian students can get information
on scholarships and grants at the Study Grant Authority.

Stipendienstelle Linz, Ferihumerstraße 15/2, 4040 Linz

Tel. 0732/66 40 31, Fax 0732/66 40 31 10
Homepage: www.stipendium.at
E-Mail: stip.linz@stbh.gv.at

3.4. Visa Regulations

To legally enter Austria, international students who are not EU or EEA citizens will
require a valid visa. Moreover, these students will need to apply for a residence permit.
For more information regarding current visa and residence laws, please contact the
Austrian Embassy or Consulate in your home country.

Homepage: www.migration.gv.at

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 3.5. Health Insurance

Students who live and study in Austria but are not insured in Austria or in another EU
country may opt to purchase special student health insurance coverage (= self-
insurance) valid in Austria during their stay.

For more information, please contact the Health Insurance Office of Upper Austria:
OÖGK, Gruberstraße 77, Postfach 61, 4021 Linz
Tel. 05 78 07 - 10 42 56 oder 10 42 58; Fax 05 78 07 - 10 43 80
E-Mail: office-o@oegk.at

3.6. Accommodations

We strongly advise students to secure accommodations in Linz before studies begin.

The JKU Linz does not make accommodation arrangements for international students.
Information and contact addresses for various student residence halls can be found at:
https://www.jku.at/en/campus/accommodations/student-residence-halls/

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