Doctorate Degree in Engineering Sciences

Doktoratsstudium Technische Wissenschaften

Johannes Kepler Universität Linz · Linz · Austria

A 6-semester doctoral programme, taught in German and English, in Linz.

Price€726.72/ semester · year not stated · non-EU Year not statedConfirm with the source
Next dateRolling admission⁠Starts
LanguageGerman and English⁠
Duration6 semesters⁠

✓ 4 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

126 modules published

What are all the subjects?

All 126 modules

Modules · 2 modules · all module group · credits for 1 of 2
ModuleECTS
160.5
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Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Subject of the dissertation: Artificial Intelligence · 4 modules · 15 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Module group1.5
Course4.5
Course4.5
Course4.5

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Subject of the dissertation: Biological Chemistry · 4 modules · 7.50 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Course1.5
Course1.5
Module group1.5
Course3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Subject of the dissertation: Biophysics · 27 modules · 64.50 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Course1.5
Course1.5
Module group1.5
Course1
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Course2
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Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Subject of the dissertation: Chemistry · 34 modules · 104 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Course1.5
Course1.5
Course1.5
Course1.5
Course1.5
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Course1.5
Course1.5
Course1.5
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Module group1.5
Course4.5
Course3
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Course6
Course6
Course6
Course9

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Subject of the dissertation: Computer Science · 4 modules · 15 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Module group1.5
Course4.5
Course4.5
Course4.5

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Subject of the dissertation: Electronics and Information Technology · 5 modules · 16.50 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Module group1.5
Course4.5
Course4.5
Course3
Course3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Subject of the dissertation: Mathematics · 3 modules · 6 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Course1.5
Module group1.5
Course3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Subject of the dissertation: Mechanical Engineering · 2 modules · 6 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Module group1.5
Course4.5

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Subject of the dissertation: Mechatronics · 15 modules · 54 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Module group1.5
Course4.5
Course4.5
Course4.5
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Course3
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Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Subject of the dissertation: Medical Engineering · 2 modules · 6 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Module group1.5
Course4.5

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Subject of the dissertation: Nanoscience and -Technology · 2 modules · 4.50 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Module group1.5
Course3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Subject of the dissertation: Physics · 2 modules · 4.50 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Module group1.5
Course3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Subject of the dissertation: Polymer Technology · 7 modules · 25 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Course1.5
Module group1.5
Course2
Course2
Course6
Course6
Course6

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Subjects of the dissertation · 13 modules · all module group · 253.50 ECTS
ModuleECTS
19.5
19.5
19.5
19.5
19.5
19.5
19.5
19.5
19.5
19.5
19.5
19.5
19.5

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelDoctorate · EQF 8, ISCED 8⁠
QualificationDr.in / Dr. techn.⁠
Credits180 ECTS⁠
Study modeNot found on official pages
DeliveryNot found on official pages
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More thesis than 6 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeDoctorate Degree in Engineering Sciences Johannes Kepler Universität Linz110
Electronics and Information Technologies Vysoké učení technické v Brně12
Electronics and Communication Technologies Vysoké učení technické v Brně24
Microelectronics and Technology Vysoké učení technické v Brně23
Power Systems and Power Electronics Vysoké učení technické v Brně23
Theoretical Electrical Engineering Vysoké učení technické v Brně23
Electronics and Information Technologies (Double-Degree) Vysoké učení technické v Brně12
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More thesis, less data and computing

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Thesis
65% here
0% typical
Specialist subjects
14% here
0% typical
Projects and labs
7% here
0% typical

Less here than typical

Data and computing
2% here
23% typical
Languages and communication
1% here
6% typical
Research methods
5% here
9% typical

About the same as typical: maths and foundations.

Where you'll study

Studying in Linz

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 211,944 in 2024
Distance to the centre≈ 4.2 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingHelp finding a room, no rooms of its ownInferred
FacilitiesGym (JKU Auhof Campus)⁠, Library (JKU Auhof Campus)⁠, Sports fields (JKU Auhof Campus)Inferred, Library (JKU MED Campus)⁠, LaboratoriesInferred
FoodCafeteria (JKU Auhof Campus)Inferred, Cafeteria (JKU MED Campus)Inferred, Canteen (JKU Auhof Campus)⁠
SupportCareer service (JKU Auhof Campus)⁠, Student union (JKU Auhof Campus)⁠, CounsellingInferred, Disability supportInferred, Health serviceInferred, Student clubs⁠

The rest of what we hold on Johannes Kepler Universität Linz is on its page.

What it costs

€726.72 / semester

What changes the price?

3 things that move it

Grant

IRIS FISCHLMAYR Scholarship

Grant

Study Grants

Grant

Borealis-MORE-Scholarship

Every fee and condition published
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
Student unionAll applicants2026/27€26.20 / semester
How to start

Starts: Rolling admission

When does it happen?
DeadlinesApplication · Rolling⁠
Deadline ruleApplication · Rolling⁠
What do they ask for?
Prior educationUnknown
How to applyUnknown
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

0 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, all countries

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeDoctorate Degree in Engineering Sciences Johannes Kepler Universität LinzSimilarElectronics and Information Technologies Vysoké učení technické v BrněSimilarElectronics and Communication Technologies Vysoké učení technické v Brně
PriceNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Duration6 semesters4 years4 years
LanguageGerman and EnglishEnglishEnglish
Next dateNot publishedNot publishedNot published

0 of 6 publish a next date.

Vysoké učení technické v Brně · BrnoCzechia

Microelectronics and Technology

Price not found on official pages

65% free electives · 14% data and computing

DoctoratePart-timeTaught in EnglishEnglish

Vysoké učení technické v Brně · BrnoCzechia

Power Systems and Power Electronics

Price not found on official pages

65% free electives · 14% data and computing

DoctoratePart-timeTaught in EnglishEnglish

Vysoké učení technické v Brně · BrnoCzechia

Theoretical Electrical Engineering

Price not found on official pages

65% free electives · 14% data and computing

DoctoratePart-timeTaught in EnglishEnglish
Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

Why trust this page?

136 facts from 4 official sources

Checked 4 days ago.

136facts with a quote
4official pages
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Doctorate Degree in Engineering Sciences is a doctoral programme in engineering and technology at Johannes Kepler Universität Linz in Linz, Austria. It takes 6 semesters. It carries 180 ECTS credits. Teaching is in German and English.

The institution publishes 126 modules. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are thesis (65%), maths and foundations (7%) and projects and labs (7%).

How much does Doctorate Degree in Engineering Sciences cost?

€726.72 / semester · year not stated · non-EU. Year not stated: confirm with the source.

When is the next deadline or start?

Rolling admission (Starts).

What language is it taught in?

German and English.

How long does it take?

6 semesters.

Where is it?

Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Linz, Austria.

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Everything we hold

All 12 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Admission · 0 with values · 1 without
Language requirementNot found on official pages
Programme · 6 with values · 2 without
QualificationDr.in / Dr. techn.⁠
Credits180 ECTS⁠
DeliveryNot found on official pages
Duration6 semesters⁠
Language of instructionGerman and English⁠
LevelDoctorate · EQF 8, ISCED 8⁠
LocationLinz, AustriaInferred
Study modeNot found on official pages

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