PhD Symposium of the Ancient, Byzantine and Medieval Studies Cluster
October 12, 2026 | 18.00 - 20.00
Welcome at the Doctoral School of Historical and Cultural Studies
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The Doctoral School of Historical and Cultural Studies, the largest graduate school at the University of Vienna, brings together researchers from diverse backgrounds to explore the full breadth of human experience, from the ancient past to the unfolding future. In the heart of Europe, in one of the most livable cities of the world, we foster an open, diverse, and globally connected community. Spanning 13 departments and 9 fields of doctoral study we are dedicated to innovative research in historical and cultural studies. Grounded in a strong tradition of intellectual curiosity and scholarly rigor, our mission is to train emerging researchers who think boldly across boundaries and engage actively with the challenges of their fields and beyond. We offer a structured program, dedicated supervision and interdisciplinary training, and empower our doctoral candidates to make meaningful and responsible contributions to knowledge, culture, and society.
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Admission to studies
Interested in joining our doctoral program? Find out about the entry requirements and apply via the central admission office.
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About us
Learn who is responsible for the Doctoral Program at the DSHCS. Read about our Research Clusters and find out more about our fellows and supervisors.
News from the Doctoral School
RELOADED: Late Habsburg Studies PhD Network
Peer Activity
DSHCS
20 October 2026, 10:00
Three Austrian State Prizes for History
Award | Fellowship
privat
will be awarded to members of the DSHCS!
PhD on Tour goes 250 years of Albertina Museum!
Peer Activity
9 October 2026, 17:00
FÖP Termine 2026/7 are online
University
Registration is open
New: DISS-TRACK
Peer Activity
DSHCS
A new format with monthly sessions to help us keep our focus, track our progress, and keep distractions at bay
Where to find us
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DSHCS Office
Dean's Office of the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies | Hauptgebäude | Universitätsring 1 | 1010 Vienna | Austria | +43 1 4277 40008 | dshcs.hkw(at)univie.ac.at
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DSHCS Event Room
Entrance 2.7 | Campus | Spitalgasse 2-4 | 1090 Vienna | Austria
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StudyServiceCenter
Entrance 2.9 | Campus | Spitalgasse 2-4 | 1090 Vienna | Austria | +43 1 4277 40101 | doktorat.ssc-hkw(at)univie.ac.at