Doctoral School of Historical and Cultural Studies

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 16 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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Where to find us

  • 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

  • DSHCS Event Room

    Entrance 2.7 | Campus | Spitalgasse 2-4 | 1090 Vienna | Austria

  • StudyServiceCenter

    Entrance 2.9 | Campus | Spitalgasse 2-4 | 1090 Vienna | Austria | +43 1 4277 40101 | doktorat.ssc-hkw(at)univie.ac.at