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Benefits of joining the VDSP
What are the advantages of joining the VDS Physics?
Can I attend international conferences?
What connects me to the other VDSP students?
Entrance into the VDSP
Do I have to be a PhD student at the University of Vienna to join the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics (VDSP)?
Is being a member of VDSP a prerequisite for becoming a PhD student at the University of Vienna?
Will I be eligible for VDSP?
Which deadlines do I need to respect?
Can I apply by emailing my application documents to the VDSP office?
My academic advisors have already written recommendation letters for me. Can I upload scanned copies of these letters instead of asking them to submit the letters via email?
What is the working language? Do I need any language certificate?
How much German will I need, and how will VDSP support me in learning it?
The PhD studies in general
How long does the doctoral studies at the Faculty of Physics take?
Can I apply for the PhD study programme if I have completed a one-year Master programme?
How is the doctoral studies graded?
Which steps do I have to complete to obtain my degree?
How many courses do I have to attend?
What is the supervision like?
What should I know about tuition fees?
Job conditions and practicalities
What would my salary be?
How many days of paid vacation will I get?
Can my contract be prolonged if I do not finish on time?
Do I have to teach, and if so, how much?
How much German will I need, and how will the University of Vienna support me in learning it?
What happens when I quit my PhD?
Which services are available to reconcile work and family life?
Living in Vienna
What are the most important facts about Vienna, the University of Vienna and its Faculty of Physics?
What does Vienna offer?
Is it expensive to live in Vienna?
What do I have to consider before travelling or moving to Vienna?
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If you have any additional questions, please reach out to our office via vds-physics@univie.ac.at.