Reflection on, and exploration of, specific methods and production processes in each candidate's realisation of their artistic project is integral to the development and a critical component of the artistic research work. The final thesis consists of artistic work and a reflective documentation of the knowledge gained from the project. Artistic research, understood in the sense of comprehensive knowledge production, is defined as an open-ended process. The supervisors are professors at the Angewandte and are recommended by the commission responsible for selecting the candidates.

Among the selection criteria (see admission procedure) are up-to-dateness, innovative potential and prospective social relevance of the planned artistic research proposal, and the demonstration of knowledge of the national and international artistic and research context. Proof of general eligibility for postgraduate university admission (e.g. evidence of a completed, subject-relevant diploma or master programme at a university or college of higher education) and the favourable completion of the admission procedure is necessary. In addition to providing proof of qualification in terms of artistic development –  documented by submitting a CV and a portfolio of artistic work –  candidates must also submit a written exposé.

The results of the admission procedure will be communicated to applicants by August 2025 at the latest. Admission to the programme does not imply the financing of the study.

Application period: January 15 – 29, 2025

Exclusively via the Angewandte Application Tool (https://application.uni-ak.ac.at)

Start of studies: October 2025
At the University of Applied Arts Vienna, Zentrum Fokus Forschung

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