The Virtual Student Open Day took place on November 20, 2024 offering an in-depth look at our institute, research opportunities, and campus life.

Missed the event?

The recording is available here!

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, academics and students.

The next Virtual Student Open Day is scheduled on November 25, 2025.

Tentative schedule is as follow:

Introduction to ISTA and the Graduate School, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Central European Time (CET) –  Vienna

Hosted by Maria Trofimova, Head of the Graduate School Office, with welcome by Eva Benkova, Dean of the Graduate School and Gasper Tkacik, Deputy to the Dean.

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

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

 

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”:

CHEMISTRY & MATERIALS

Visit the dedicated webpage to learn more.

Biology

In case you cannot access YouTube, this video is also available here.

Neuroscience

In case you cannot access YouTube, this video is also available here.

Physics

In case you cannot access YouTube, this video is also available here.

Computer Science

In case you cannot access YouTube, this video is also available here.

Data Science & Scientific Computing

In case you cannot access YouTube, this video is also available here.

Mathematics

In case you cannot access YouTube, this video is also available here.

You can learn more about our study tracks and research groups here.

 

Campus tours

Take a virtual campus tour to learn more about the founding principles of ISTA as well as its past and future developments.

For questions, please feel free to contact the Graduate School Office, phd.admissions@ist.ac.at.

 

 

 

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