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Doctoral Studies at PLUS
According to the Universities Act § 51 para. 2 line 12 doctoral programmes are “degree programmes which develop students’ ability to undertake independent scientific work, and promote the training and career promotion of junior academic staff, building on the basis provided by diploma and master degree programmes. They are not divided into stages”.
A doctoral programme at the University of Salzburg comprises a total of 180 ECTS points. Graduates are awarded a doctorate degree.
Important documents for doctoral studies at PLUS
The following documents offer detailed information on the regulations concerning doctoral degree programmes at PLUS: (in German)
- Statutes of the University of Salzburg (v. 2016)
- Excellence in Doctoral Education - Standards & Recommendations from the Rectorate and the Senate
- Handbooks and Guidelines for Doctoral Programmes from the Faculties
