Liechtenstein with its highly advanced, globally networked and diversified economy, its spatial innovations and unsurpassed natural beauty is a wonderfully rich setting for doctoral programmes. The small but well connected university performs its research in areas that are not only relevant to Liechtenstein and the region, but also globally. Research projects are frequently carried out with other universities, government institutions, industry and corporate partners, adding to the excellent teaching and research conditions at the university.

Doctoral programmes at the University of Liechtenstein enable engagement in topics that are of special local and regional significance, and in those that carry great relevance in an international context. The structured degree programme is embedded in the university’s research focal points, and an abiding commitment to sustainable design, building, planning and development locally and globally. The programme is founded on the multidisciplinary discourse, involving highly qualified researchers, design professionals and industry leaders, which is the hallmark of the university. It is set in a very personal study and research environment, with close and frequent interaction between the doctoral students and their professors and supervisors.

Students from around the world with a passion for research embark on an exciting degree programme at our Graduate School. The close knit community provides ideal prerequisites for studying and researching in small groups. We look forward to accompanying you along your path towards obtaining a successful doctoral degree.

The Graduate School extends a warm welcome to its doctoral students and invites them on an exciting journey into the world of research at the University of Liechtenstein.

“All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered ; the point is to discover them.”
Galileo Galilei ( 1564 – 1642 )