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    The following section summarises frequently asked questions and answers related to student life, including topics such as insurance, housing, further education, childcare, and emergency situations.

    How and where do I find accommodation in Vienna?

    The following websites will provide you with some information on student accommodation:

    How do I get health insurance?

    All regular students who have not insured themselves or with a relative can apply for self-insurance to the Vienna Regional Health Insurance Fund (Wiener Gebietskrankenkasse WGKK). Please find more information here.

    I want to undergo further training during my doctorate. Which possibilities do I have?

      Doctoral candidates should undergo further training during the doctorate in order to expand and sharpen their profile of competences. Generally, one can differentiate into skills needed for finishing your thesis (e.g., specific methods, etc.) and skills useful also for your further career after the doctorate (e.g., project management skills, presentation techniques, etc.).

      Do talk with your supervisor(s) about this issue. It is recommended to write down the agreed way of proceeding – for example, about the courses or workshops you are to complete – in the Dissertation Agreement at the beginning of your studies and to continually update these plans during the doctorate.

      The Center for Doctoral Studies regularly offers extracurricular workshops and events for doctoral candidates. Keep up to date and look it up here.

      Tip: Also, the  Center for Doctoral Studies at the University of Vienna offers a wide range of workshops for doctoral candidates, which are also open to co-registered students (Mitbeleger_innen). You can find information on co-restration on the website of the University of Vienna. Please direct your questions to the Center of Doctoral Studies of the University of Vienna.

        Are doctoral candidates of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna given the opportunity of teaching courses?

          If an institute considers you qualified to teach a course within the regular curriculum, you may be offered a lectureship. If you are interested, please contact your supervisor and/or send your CV or academic résumé to the relevant institute to ask about available teaching opportunities for the upcoming academic year. Please note that such opportunities are limited, as many institutes have long-term collaborations with their existing lecturers.

          You can find open vacancies at the Academy here. Please note that additional positions may be available for German-speaking candidates. For more information, please refer to the German version of the website.

          The Academy also offers a Lectureship Program for Doctoral Students. The two-semester program helps PhD students acquire theoretical and practical foundations for scientific teaching, enabling them to offer research-oriented and student-centered teaching.

              Does the Academy offer childcare for doctoral candidates with children?

                The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna runs two child-care facilities. For more information see here.

                  I am writing a doctoral thesis and have reached the end of my tether. I need help! Where can I go?

                    The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna offers psychological counseling for students. We are happy to help you and give you advice! For more information, please see here.