Sub auspiciis Praesidentis

The ring of honour until 2013, with a seal containing the stylized coat of arms of Austria and the words sub auspiciis Praesidentis

Promotio sub auspiciis Praesidentis rei publicae (Latin for Doctoral graduation under the auspices of the Federal President), often abbreviated as sub auspiciis doctoral graduation (German: Sub Auspiciis Promotion), is a special form of doctoral graduation and the highest possible distinction for academic achievements for a doctoral degree in Austria.