The University of Continuing Education, in Krems, Austria, has a migration studies PhD. Students on the programme are invited to look at the politics, economics, civil, cultural and media landscapes surrounding human migration. The course encourages dynamic research that aims to provide a better understanding of migration, its causes and impacts, as well as durable solutions for both migration and host communities.
As well as undertaking self-directed research in a specific area of migration, students on the University of Continuing Education PhD in migration studies also have access to a range of complementary subjects. These include scientific theory and ethics, grant acquisition and project management and scientific writing and dialects. These subjects aim to further improve the students research and analytical understanding, directly feeding into their migration studies research.
In order to apply to the Migration Studies PhD at the University of Continuing Education in Krems applicants must provide a curriculum Vitae, TOEFL certificate or equivalent (B2 Level or higher), if not a native English speaker, evidence of having completed a relevant masters degree and documentation showing prior relevant skills and experience that are related to their PhD proposal.