The Virtual Student Open Day 2025

Each year, the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) opens its doors to give prospective PhD and internship candidates an insight into what it is like to study and do research at the institute.

Before the event, explore our website to learn about our diverse range of resources, from research group descriptions to student support services. Take your time to discover what ISTA has to offer—you’re just a click away from uncovering a world of opportunities.

What to expect

The Virtual Open Day is a great opportunity to explore our programs and campus virtually, wherever you are. The program includes a range of live sessions from the Graduate School Office, academics, and students. You can find out about the PhD program, the ISTA research experience, the support services, the ISTA campus, and much more by attending one of the talks.

All the sessions will be interactive, with opportunities to ask your questions to Graduate School Office staff, faculty and students.

Registration

program

Date
November 25, 2025

Time
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (CET – Vienna)
General Introduction of ISTA with Dean, Deputy to Dean and Head of the Graduate School Office

2:15 pm – 5:00 pm (CET – Vienna)
Track Sessions (see below)

Presentation of ISTA Study Tracks (one live session per study track)

Computer Science, 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Physics, 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Mathematics, 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
Neuroscience, 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
Chemistry & Materials, 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
Data Science & Scientific Computing, 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Biology, 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm

Learn more about research opportunities

It is possible to do a PhD on a topic which aligns with faculty research interests, which fall within the following broad research areas, called “Tracks”: