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.
Interested in joining our doctoral program? Find out about the entry requirements and apply via the central admission office.
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.
12 October 2026, 6pm
A warm welcome to the new academic year!
We warmly invite you to join us as we kick off the new academic year. It is a great opportunity to reconnect, meet new faces in our DSHCS community, and start the semester together.
No registration needed!
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
Entrance 2.7 | Campus | Spitalgasse 2-4 | 1090 Vienna | Austria
Entrance 2.9 | Campus | Spitalgasse 2-4 | 1090 Vienna | Austria | +43 1 4277 40101 | doktorat.ssc-hkw(at)univie.ac.at
