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Phd and doctoral programme.

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PhD programmes / doctoral programmes are standard study programmes designed to further develop students’ ability to carry out independent scientific work. Building on the knowledge and skills taught in diploma and master’s programmes, they aim to educate and support the next generation of researchers and scientists. In order to be admitted to a doctoral programme, students must have completed a relevant diploma or master’s programme at a university or a university of applied sciences or an equivalent study programme. Graduates are awarded the title “Doctor” in line with the respective curriculum .

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Deadlines and Admission periods

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During the general admission period you can

• pay the tuition and/or Austrian Students’ Union Fee (incl. insurance)

Online applications  to a PhD/Doctoral Programme can be made at any time throughout the year. However, the university recommends that students submit their applications during the normal admission periods in order to be able to register for lectures in time. Please be aware that a special admission period applies to non-EEA citizens.

From the start of the general admission period until the end of the extension period you can :

• be admitted as a student of another Austrian university to also study at the University of Innsbruck ,
• be admitted to continue a study programme at the University of Innsbruck after having paid the tuition and/or Austrian Students’ Union fee at another Austrian University
• apply for leave of absence ( before the start of term ).

Admission and documents required for admission

EEA 1 Citizens

If you want to start a Doctoral or PhD-Programme you must apply online. Besides of personal data, also required documents are uploaded. The online application and the enrolment in person are possible all year.

If you have already completed a relevant study programme at the University of Innsbruck you can apply for admission via the online student platform LFU:online.

Documents required for the online application:

• Notice ("Bescheid") confirming awarding of Bachelor's and Master's Degree
• diploma or master’s programme certificate,
• Academic Transcripts
• Diploma Supplements
• (if necessary) Abstract of Master's Thesis
• curriculum vitae
• valid passport or personal identification
• Passport photograph
• E-Card (if available)

Foreign-language documents require translation into German or English – if applicable with proper certification – and must be uploaded. 

Non-EEA Citizens and Stateless Persons:

If you want to start a Doctoral or PhD-Programme you must apply online. Besides of personal data, also required documents are uploaded.   The online application for the winter semester is possible to 15 May and for the summer semester to 15 October.

It is expressly pointed out that the application documents can only be processed with documents proofing the conclusion of the studies. Intermediate certificates or confirmations, temporary transcripts etc. are not accepted.

Full applications will be reviewed by the Admission Department in the order of arrival. Please take care that the processing of the applications may take some time. In the case of a positive decision, you will get a notice, which you need for enrolling.

Prospective students must enrol in person at the Admission Department with the notification of the selected study programme and the original required documents and copies thereof.

• if necessary proof of German or English language ability  

   Information for students with a foreign school-leaving certificate can be found here .

¹ The EEA (=European Economic Area) comprises the Member States of the EU (= European Union) – Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden – and the signatory states of the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) – Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway.

Tuition fee

Amendments to § 91 Universities Act means that from the summer semester 2013 there are new rules governing tuition fees at the University of Innsbruck.

There are several different rules that apply to students enrolled in standard study programmes. The criteria used to decide which of these rules is to be applied are the nationality of the person, his/her residence entitlement in Austria, and any connections to Austria according to the Austrian Regulation on Eligible Groups of Persons (“ Personengruppenverordnung ”). Non-degree programme students who are enrolled in individual lectures must pay a standard tuition fee of €363.36 per semester.

All students must pay the Austrian Students’ Union fee.

Degree programme students 1 exempted from paying tuition fees for a designated period:  

• EU/EEA citizens (automatically exempted for paying tuition fees for the regular duration of study),
• students with permanent residency (proof required - online application ),
• students from third countries who are deemed to have a connection to Austria according to the Austrian Regulation on Eligible Groups of Persons (“Personengruppenverordnung”) (proof required - online application ),
• students from third countries who are neither covered by the Austrian Regulation on Eligible Groups of Persons (“Personengruppenverordnung”) nor have a student residence permit (proof required).

Students in any of the abovementioned categories who exceed the regular duration of study by more than two “tolerance semesters” must pay a tuition fee of €363.36 per semester. In individual cases a tuition fee waiver may be granted, meaning that students who have exceeded the regular duration of study by more than two “tolerance semesters” remain exempted from paying the tuition fee.

  1 Degree programme students

Degree programme students 1 from third countries

Degree programme students from third countries who are not covered by the Austrian Regulation on Eligible Groups of Persons (“ Personengruppenverordnung ”), are not subject to an international agreement and are in possession of a residence permit according to § 64 Settlement and Residence Act (NAG) must pay a tuition fee of € 726.72 starting from their first term at university. No reduction of the tuition fee will be granted to these students, even if the tuition fee is paid before the end of the extension period.

1 Degree programme students

Degree programme students 1 from Least Developed Countries

Degree programme students from least developed countries (according to the DAC List of ODA Recipients) are automatically exempted from paying the tuition fee . These students do not need to apply for an exemption. However, please be aware that any change of nationality must be communicated to the university without delay.

Non-degree programme 2 students (regardless of nationality)

Non-degree programme students admitted to attend individual lectures in scientific fields must pay a tuition fee of € 363.36 per semester, regardless of their nationality. There is no increase in this fee, even if payment is not completed before the end of the extension period.

2   Non-degree programme students

Tuition fee waivers and reimbursement

In order for tuition fees to be waived or reimbursed, students must prove that their case fulfils the relevant legal requirements (e.g. working income below the marginal earnings threshold, main person responsible for childcare) and must respect certain deadlines. Application for tuition fee waiver: by 31 October for the winter semester and by 31 March for the summer semester. Application for reimbursement: by 31 March for the winter semester and by 30 September for the summer semester. Information about grounds for granting waivers and reimbursements

Forms and information sheets

  "Meldungsblatt" registration form (enrollment, disenrollment, change of study programme)  

Applications for the tuition fee to be waived or reimbursed must be made via LFU:online :

    written confirmation from a specialist doctor  (illness) 

    formal declaration (childcare)

Leave of absence

  Leave of absence

Contact & Information

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• PhD Study in Germany – 2024

Germany’s historic and highly-ranked universities make it an excellent choice for studying abroad. Having offered the PhD since the nineteenth century, they know a thing or two about delivering innovative, high-quality postgraduate programmes. Best of all, most universities do not charge tuition fees.

Why study a PhD in Germany?

• Globally ranked institutions – Germany is home to more globally-ranked institutions than any other country outside the USA and UK. Nine of them feature in the current top 100
• Dedicated research institutes – Germany is also home to networks of dedicated research centres. These include the prestigious Max Planck Institutes , as well as specific collaborations between universities and research institutes.
• Max Planck Schools – The Max Planck Schools is a network that brings together experts from different institutions to address joint research objectives. They bring together international PhD students with Germany's best scientists. Research takes place in three interdisciplinary fields: Cognition , Matter to Life and Photonics . The Schools offer fully financed PhD positions. Candidates benefit from unique expertise, infrastructure and training opportunities.
• Affordability – Most German universities charge no tuition fees for PhD students, regardless of nationality.
• The home of the PhD – The PhD (in its modern form as a thesis-based research degree) was actually developed in Germany. Perhaps this ‘original contribution to knowledge’ can help inspire yours?

Structure of a PhD in Germany

The doctoral degree – based on independent research towards an extended thesis – was, in fact, a German innovation . This format is still offered at most universities, but some also offer more ‘structured’ programmes:

• The traditional PhD – you will pursue a research project independently with the guidance of an expert supervisor (Doktorvater / Doktomutter). The candidate chooses the institution where they would like to conduct their research. This could be at a university or non-university organisation, or within a German company. It is a more flexible and independent PhD with no compulsory attendance or set curriculum.
• Structured doctoral programmes – these are conducted largely in English and are internationally-oriented. You will complete additional training alongside your thesis. This might include collaborations and placements with external research institutes. It might include compulsory lectures, seminars and assessments. You’ll also have to attend skills training in research/scientific methods.

In general, both types of programmes will involve conducting a research project and writing a thesis. The majority of PhD candidates complete the traditional doctorate. However, a growing number are choosing structured programmes – especially in the natural sciences and mathematics.

How long does a PhD in Germany last?

A traditional PhD usually takes four years , compared to three years for a structured doctoral programme. The academic year in Germany is usually comprised of two semesters with the Wintersemester running from 1 October to 31 March and Sommersemester running from 1 April to 30 September.

Assessments during a PhD in Germany

The assessment procedure for a German PhD depends on the type of programme you pursue. Students following a traditional PhD will submit a doctoral thesis. They will also complete an oral presentation and examination of their work (Rigosorum) . This takes place in front of at least two professors in related fields.

If you choose a structured programme you will need to complete several compulsory units to attain the 180-240 ECTS credits required for PhD students. You will be assessed on your knowledge of course content delivered in lectures and seminars.

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Ph.D. in Deutschland machen Ph.D. oder Dr.? Unterschiede des internationalen und deutschen Doktortitels

Der Ph.D. gewinnt in Deutschland neben dem klassischen Doktortitel immer mehr an Bedeutung. Doch was macht den Abschluss aus und wann ist der Ph.D. im Vergleich zum Doktortitel sinnvoll?

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Ph.D. ist die Abkürzung für den lateinischen Ausdruck „Philosophiae Doctor“. Damit bezeichnet der Titel wörtlich den Doktor der Philosophie. Faktisch handelt es sich beim Ph.D. jedoch um einen der höchsten allgemeinen akademischen Grade in verschiedensten Fachrichtungen , den beispielsweise US-amerikanische Universitäten vergeben. Die Erklärung für die Benennung liegt in der Geschichte begründet: Die Philosophie gilt als Mutter aller Wissenschaften.

Der Titel ist vor allem im englischsprachigen Raum sehr verbreitet . Inzwischen gibt es jedoch auch immer mehr Hochschulen in Deutschland, die den Ph.D. anbieten. Von Sprachwissenschaften über Biologie bis hin zum Ingenieurwesen: Promotionen mit dem Ziel Ph.D. gibt es hierzulande bereits in diversen Fachbereichen.

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Der Ph.D. ist prinzipiell vergleichbar mit dem deutschen Doktortitel . Jedoch unterscheiden sich die beiden akademischen Grade deutlich im Hinblick auf die spezifischen Voraussetzungen, den Prozess zum Erwerb des Titels sowie die Dauer. Einige der wichtigsten Unterschiede zwischen den beiden Abschlüssen zeigt die folgende Übersicht.

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Diese deutlichen Unterschiede zeigen, dass sich Ph.D. und Doktortitel nicht unbedingt gleichsetzen lassen . Bei einer internationalen Bewerbung etwa ist es daher unzulässig, den Dr. mit Ph.D. zu übersetzen . Und wie ist es mit der Anerkennung des Ph.D. in Deutschland? In sehr vielen Fällen ist es erlaubt, einen im Ausland erworbenen Ph.D. in Deutschland als Dr. zu führen. Welche dies sind, definiert ein Beschluss der Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) .

Gibt es noch mehr Unterschiede? In den USA ist es üblicher als in Deutschland, dass ein Ph.D. bereits mit dem Abschluss eines Bachelorstudiums angestrebt werden kann. Das Programm umfasst in solchen Fällen häufig eine Kombination aus einem Master- und einem Ph.D.-Studium, das mit dem Abschluss Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) endet. In Deutschland ist diese sogenannte Fast-Track-Promotion herausragend guten Studierenden vorbehalten und somit selten. 

Die Voraussetzungen wie auch die Inhalte des Ph.D.-Studiums können sich allerdings nicht nur in den einzelnen Fachgebieten, sondern auch von Programm zu Programm deutlich unterscheiden. Eine Vereinheitlichung gibt es also weder in den USA noch in Deutschland.

Hat der Ph.D. Vorteile gegenüber dem Doktortitel?

Der Ph.D. ist als Abschluss internationaler als der deutsche Doktortitel . Wer plant, in einem internationalen Umfeld oder beispielsweise im englischsprachigen Ausland zu arbeiten , ist unter Umständen mit dem Ph.D. besser beraten.

Auch wer eine Stelle in der Forschung anstrebt, verfügt mit dem Ph.D. eventuell über Vorteile. Denn der Aufbau des Ph.D.-Studiums beinhaltet einen starken allgemeinen Forschungsansatz, während der deutsche Doktortitel eher die persönlichen wissenschaftlichen Ziele verfolg t.

In der Wirtschaft sowie in bestimmten Fachbereichen der Medizin kann dagegen der klassische Doktortitel hilfreicher sein. Gerade in Deutschland hat der Dr. für manche Berufe noch einen hohen Stellenwert. Allerdings lässt sich das unter Umständen umgehen, da Inhaber eines Ph.D. in vielen Fällen auch den Doktortitel verwenden dürfen.

Wer beides zur Wahl hat, sollte jedoch nicht nur auf den Titel selbst, sondern vor allem auf die Ausrichtung des jeweiligen Programms achten . Die Qualität von Ph.D. und Doktortitel kann sich je nach Lehrstuhl unterscheiden. Angehende Promovend:innen sollten daher die spezifischen Inhalte genau prüfen, bevor sie sich für eines der angebotenen Programme entscheiden.

Wer sich für einen Ph.D. entscheidet, für den gilt es, entsprechende Promotionsmöglichkeiten zu finden. Auch in Deutschland werden immer mehr Ph.D.-Programme angeboten.

Ph.D.-Programme in Deutschland

Entsprechende Programme mit dem Ziel Ph.D. gibt es in vielen großen deutschen Städten, unter anderem hier:

• Graduate School Life Science Munich
• Graduate School of Quantitative Biosciences Munich
• Munich Business School
• Max Planck School of Photonics (verschiedene Standorte: München, Erlangen, Jena, Karlsruhe, Göttingen, Aachen, Paderborn, Hamburg)
• Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
• Berlin School of Business and Innovation
• DIW Berlin – German Institute for Economic Research
• Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf (verschiedene Standorte: Düsseldorf, Köln, Jülich)
• Hector Fellow Academy (Karlsruhe)
• International Max Planck Research School on Cellular Biophysics (verschiedene Standorte: Frankfurt, Mainz)
• Max-Planck-Institut für Hirnforschung (Frankfurt)
• European Molecular Biology Laboratory (Heidelberg)
• Allensbach Hochschule (Konstanz)
• Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten

Für wen wird in Deutschland ein Ph.D. angeboten?

Die Zahl der Ph.D.-Programme in Deutschland steigt stetig an. Der klassische Doktortitel bekommt damit mehr und mehr Konkurrenz. Unter den Ph.D.-Programmen sind hierzulande bereits diverse Fachbereiche wie Naturwissenschaften oder auch Geisteswissenschaften vertreten. Absolvent:innen von Bachelor-, Master- und Magisterstudiengängen sowie Studienabgänger:innen mit vergleichbaren Abschlüssen finden passende Promotionsangebote unter anderen an Universitäten, privaten Hochschulen und Graduiertenschulen .

Unter den Studiengängen, in denen Graduierte den Ph.D. erwerben können, sind beispielsweise:

• Agrarwissenschaft
• Bildungsforschung
• Computerwissenschaften
• Elektrotechnik
• Maschinenbau
• Philosophie
• Politikwissenschaft
• Psychologie
• Public Management
• Volkswirtschaft
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Eine Übersicht zu diesen und weiteren Ph.D.-Studiengängen in Deutschland und weltweit bietet etwa das Netzwerk phdstudies.de .

Ph.D.-Abschluss in Deutschland: Ablauf und Dauer

Der genaue Ablauf der Promotionsprogramme ist individuell – ebenso wie deren dezidierte Inhalte. Meist wird zu Beginn ein Forschungsthema eingereicht, das in den Jahren des Studiums dann bearbeitet wird.

Viele Programme bieten ihren Studierenden folgende Möglichkeiten und Inhalte:

• Seminare zu fachlichen Methodologien
• ggf. internationale Module mit Partnerschulen
• Vorbereitung auf eine Laufbahn als Akademikerin
• Präsentationen
• Doktorandenworkshops
• Journal Clubs
• Zugang zu Netzwerken (national wie international)
• regelmäßige Kollegwochenenden
• mündliche Prüfung(en)

Die Dauer des Ph.D.-Promotionsstudiums, dessen Unterrichtssprache meist Englisch ist, beträgt in Deutschland – ähnlich wie in vielen anderen Ländern auch – häufig drei bis fünf Jahre . Je nach Bundesland, Einrichtung und Fachgebiet kann der für den Ph.D. angesetzte Zeitraum jedoch ebenso davon abweichen. Im Vergleich zum Doktortitel ist der Ph.D. damit häufig schneller zu erreichen , denn ein klassisches Doktorat dauert in Deutschland in der Regel vier bis sechs Jahre.

Die Voraussetzungen für einen Ph.D. können sehr unterschiedlich ausfallen. Viele Einrichtungen vergeben Plätze für Ph.D.-Programme in Deutschland lediglich an Studienabgängerinnen, die ihren Master-, Diplom- oder Magisterabschluss mindestens mit der Note „gut“ erworben haben, in einigen Fällen ist sogar ein „sehr guter“ Abschluss erforderlich.

Es gibt jedoch auch Ausnahmen. Unter bestimmten Voraussetzungen lassen Institutionen Absolvent:innen bereits mit einem Bachelorabschluss zu einem Ph.D.-Studium zu. Allerdings müssen diese in der Regel weitere Voraussetzungen erfüllen. Zum Beispiel können zusätzliches Engagement oder ein Abschluss mit besonderer Auszeichnung gefordert sein.

Die meisten Ph.D.-Studiengänge sind campusgebundene Vollzeitprogramme . Heißt: Es wird vor Ort studiert – und zwar als Fulltime-Job. Einige wenige Angebote können auch in Teilzeit absolviert werden, richten sich dann aber meist an leitende Angestellte oder Manager:innen, die Job und Weiterbildung sowie Forschungsarbeit oder Job und Familie gern miteinander verbinden möchten. Präsenztermine gibt es in der Regel trotzdem. Darüber hinaus werden diese Programme in erster Linie von privaten Hochschulen angeboten. Die Kosten für eine nebenberufliche Ph.D.-Promotion sind daher vergleichsweise hoch und können sich auf etwa 20.000 bis 30.000 Euro belaufen.

Wer für einen Ph.D.-Titel nicht extra umziehen möchte oder gern von zuhause arbeitet, hat auch die Möglichkeit, ein Onlinestudium zu absolvieren. Vorteil: Der Ph.D. kann auch an einer ausländischen Institution erworben werden – an einer Universität in London, in Vancouver oder in der Schweiz beispielsweise. In Deutschland werden gelegentlich Kombinationen aus Campus- und Onlineprogrammen angeboten, reine Ph.D.-Onlinestudiengänge finden sich jedoch nicht. Für wen also nur ein Ph.D.-Fernstudium infrage kommt, sollte sich international orientieren.

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How to Apply for a PhD in Germany: Programs, Funding, & FAQs

Germany is an excellent destination for both young and experienced researchers. 

The European country is third behind the U.S. and China for research & development expenditure . Plus, it is home to some of the most prestigious (and affordable!) research universities in the world.

If you’re considering doing a PhD in Germany, you will need to follow these steps:

The main steps to doing a PhD in Germany:

• Find a PhD Program and a Supervisor
• Decide Between Individual and Structured PhD Programs
• Meet All Requirements & Prepare Your Application
• Apply for Doctoral Studies
• Secure Funding
• Get a Student Visa or Resident Permit
• Arrive in Germany and Begin Your PhD Program

Why Pursue a PhD in Germany?

If you’re not yet sure if you should choose Germany for your PhD studies, here are some compelling reasons why you should consider it:

• Top-tier universities. Four German universities are ranked in the top 100 global universities, and many more are in the top 200.
• Large international student community. Germany welcomes a diverse and thriving international student community. Over 458,210 international students are currently studying in the country.
• Quality research institutions. There are over a thousand publicly funded research institutions (universities, universities of applied sciences, research institutes, businesses, and government bodies) that you can choose from in Germany.
• High investment in research and development. Germany’s public expenditure in the research and development sector reached a record high of 112.6 billion euros in 2021.
• Strong economy. Germany is known for its strong and stable economy. After completing your PhD, there are plenty of employment opportunities in the academic, business, and research sectors.

How to Apply for a PhD in Germany

From finding the perfect program for you to submitting your application and starting your PhD, here are all the steps you need to take:

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1. Find a PhD Program and a Supervisor

After all the years of studying leading up to this step, you most likely have a few areas of interest you want to do your research in.

This is the first important step: define your research focus by considering your interests and academic background. If you need more help, you can consult online resources from research universities. Or, even better, you can discuss your decision to pursue a PhD with academic communities online or offline and seek advice from current PhD students in Germany who can tell you more about their individual experiences.

If you already know what your research direction is, you can begin searching for suitable programs right ahead. 

• The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has an extensive list of current opportunities, which you can look up at the  DAAD PhD Database . 
• Another option is to research universities in Germany individually to find the newest opportunities and offerings at each institution.

You will also have to find a supervisor. The best way to do this is to go to university websites and find faculty directories with profiles of professors and their research fields/current projects. Contact professors whose work aligns with your interests via email to inquire about supervision opportunities.

> Search PhD programs from 31,000 research institutions listed on the GERiT database .

Types of PhD Programs in Germany

There are two different paths you can take when pursuing a PhD: individual PhD programs and structured PhD programs. Each comes with its own set of advantages and requirements.

2. Verify That You Meet All Requirements & Prepare the Application

Requirements and application documents to apply for a PhD in Germany are specific to the institution and research area you’re applying to. But, as a general guideline, you should prepare the following:

• Academic degree recognized in Germany. You need a master’s degree or a German state examination (Staatsexamen) in a field relevant to the PhD program to qualify.
• Copy of master’s thesis. Submit a copy of your master’s thesis. The work should demonstrate your research skills and the depth of your academic work.
• Research proposal. Craft a clear and detailed research proposal that includes your intended research topic, objectives, methodology, and significance. 
• Statement of purpose. Write a statement of purpose why you want to do a PhD in your chosen field, your academic and career goals, and how this program aligns with them.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV). Prepare a detailed CV highlighting your academic achievements, research experience, relevant coursework, publications, and any other qualifications.
• Proof of language proficiency. Depending on the language of instruction, you may have to provide proof of language proficiency in English and/or German. You can do this with certificates like TestDaF and DSH for German or TOEFL and IELTS for English. Proof of previous studies in the language is also sufficient.
• Academic references. Provide contact information or recommendation letters from professors/ academic advisors who can attest to your academic abilities and potential.
• Predoctoral examination. Some programs ask that you pass a predoctoral examination as part of the application process.

3. Apply for Doctoral Studies

After finding a suitable PhD program and mentor, and making sure your academic qualifications are recognized, you can send in your application.

You can send in your application online or by post, depending on the hosting institution’s preferences. To make sure, check their guidelines and specifications. Admission committees are selective, so you may also have to attend an interview soon in the application process.

4. Secure Funding

You must demonstrate access to a minimum of €934 per month (€11,208 per year) to meet visa requirements and live comfortably while you’re in Germany. You can prove this through an admission agreement or relevant PhD contract, or you can open a blocked account with individual funds.

There are many ways to support yourself financially while pursuing a PhD in Germany:

• PhD scholarships. DAAD offers the highest number of doctoral scholarships. PhD students get an average monthly stipend of €1,139. 
• Paid PhD positions. Many universities and research institutions offer paid PhD positions in Germany. You will work on specific research projects on a contract and receive a salary.
• Research associate positions. You can also work as a research associate in a university, research institution, or company and receive a salary as compensation.
• Part-time jobs. Some PhD students/researchers work part-time jobs that are not related to their studies for extra income.

> Read more about the costs of studying in Germany.

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5. Get a Student Visa or Resident Permit

If the institution confirms your place in the PhD program, next in line is applying for a student visa or residence permit. The requirements for a German PhD visa or permit can vary depending on your nationality and circumstances: 

Visa Requirements

If you’re a citizen of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland, you don’t need a special permit or visa for a PhD in Germany. You can enter the country for research and work purposes with a valid passport or ID card.

Otherwise, you will need a visa and/or a residence permit to do your PhD in Germany. Nationals of some countries, including the United States, Australia, Israel, Japan, and Korea, don’t need a visa but must apply for a residence permit.

Depending on the circumstances, you need one of the following visas:

• Study visa. If you’re pursuing a full-time doctoral program.
• Research visa. If your focus is on research and you have a formal affiliation with a research institution in Germany.
• EU Blue Card. If your PhD contract pays a gross annual salary of at least €45,300 (or €41,041.80 in certain professions), you can apply for an EU Blue Card . This is a special residence title for international academics and other professionals.

Residence Permit Requirements

If you come to Germany on a visa, you will need to apply for a residence permit within three months of arrival. This also applies to nationals of countries outside the EU, EEA, and Switzerland who are exempt from the visa requirement.

You can apply for one of the following residence permits:

• Study permit. If you’re accepted into a PhD program at a German university, apply for a study-based residence permit. It lasts up to two years, extendable.
• Research permit. If you’re a researcher with the right qualifications for doctoral programs, apply for a research permit. This requires a contract with a research institution for your project.
• EU Blue Card. With a PhD offer that has a minimum salary of €45,300 per year, or €41,041.80 for some bottleneck professions , you may be eligible for the EU Blue Card. Apply for this permit if you meet the criteria.

> For more specific information tailored to your situation, we recommend contacting the German embassy or consulate in your home country. You can also use this visa navigator.

6. Arrive in Germany and Begin Your PhD Program

The most exciting step of all is near—time to unpack your bags and begin your life as a PhD student or researcher in Germany. Once you’re settled in, there are some formalities you need to take care of.

The international office at the university or another representative can guide you best on this. However, here are some of the main things you need to do once you arrive in Germany:

Register Your Residence

Shortly after your arrival, you must register your residence at the local registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt or Bürgeramt). This is mandatory, and you typically have a window of two weeks to complete this process. 

Get Health Insurance

Everyone in Germany is required by law to have health insurance coverage. This includes international PhD students. Depending on the source of your funding, you are eligible for one of the following health insurance coverages: 

• Doctoral candidates with an employment contract are automatically insured with a state-regulated health insurance provider (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung-GKV) in most cases.
• Doctoral candidates without an employment contract (with a fellowship or private funding) can choose between:
• Voluntary health insurance coverage with a state-regulated provider.
• Coverage with a private health insurance company.

There are some exceptions in which you can use your insurance from your home country. These apply to students from a European Union (EU) country or other countries with social security agreements with Germany.

Open a Bank Account 

You should open a German bank account as soon as possible. Most financial transactions in Germany, including receiving your stipend or salary, are done through a German bank account.

Enroll at the University

If your PhD program is part of a university degree, you need to enroll as a student at the university. Follow your university’s instructions to submit the necessary documents to the enrollment office. These usually include your admission letter, passport, proof of health insurance, and semester fee.

After you complete this process, you will receive an Enrollment Certificate (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung). This is a very important document that you most likely need in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

There’s a lot of planning involved if you’re considering doing a PhD, especially if it’s in a foreign country. We’re sure you’ve got more questions, and we’re here to help.

How Long Does It Take to Get a PhD in Germany?

A PhD in Germany usually takes between three to six years to complete. Just like in other countries, it can take longer or shorter than expected, depending on several factors. The type of PhD you choose (structured programs can be more rigid), your subject area, and individual progress can all make a difference in the time it takes to get a PhD in Germany.

Are PhD Programs in Germany Tuition-Free?

The majority of PhD programs in Germany are tuition-free, at least for the first six semesters. However, if need to enroll at a university for your PhD, there is a small semester fee you need to cover. The fee can be higher or lower depending on the university, but it usually falls within the range of €100 to €350.

Is German Mandatory to Pursue a PhD in Germany?

You don’t necessarily have to know German to do a PhD in Germany. In fact, most PhD programs in Germany are in English, especially in fields such as science, engineering, and humanities. In these programs, you can both write your thesis and communicate with your advisor and peers in English.

There is of course the chance that the program you’ve chosen is in German or requires knowledge of German (in most cases, in addition to English). In this case, you have to prove your proficiency through a recognized language certificate or proof of previous studies in German.

Even if German isn’t mandatory, we strongly encourage you to learn the basics. They will be super helpful in daily interactions and getting accustomed to life in Germany.

How Much Does a PhD Student Earn in Germany?

Most PhD candidates in Germany receive financial support in the form of a salary or grant. This includes candidates affiliated with universities, research institutes, or company collaborations.

The majority of doctoral positions are structured under either the Collective Agreement for Civil Service TVöD (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst or the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service of Individual Federal States TV-L (Tarifvertrag der Länder). Since universities are funded by their respective federal government, if your PhD is affiliated with one, your salary will be structured under the TV-L.

Doctoral positions fall within the TV-L 13 category, with a salary range spanning from €4,188 (Tier 1) to €6,037 (Tier 6). The difference between the tiers (Stufe) depends on prior experience in the field. If you don’t have any research experience, you will fall under Tier 1 and progress to the other tiers throughout your PhD.

Your salary will ultimately be determined based on a wage agreement that specifies the contract tier (Stufe) and working hours (percentage-based). Many entry-level PhD students start with tier 1 contracts that are not full-time. For example, if your contract places you in Pay Group E-13 Tier 1 of the TV-L and you work at 75% capacity, your monthly gross salary will be €3,141.

> Learn more about pay ranges for PhD students using this convenient calculator .

Can I Work While Pursuing a PhD in Germany?

Part-time work is an option in most cases unless it’s strictly stated otherwise in your contract. Whether or not you are allowed to work on the side as a PhD in Germany depends on the working hours stated in your PhD contract, supervisor, and other specific circumstances. 

However, since the PhD is considered a job in itself, it’s usually frowned upon to have a side hustle. Even if you have a 50% contract, a PhD is demanding and requires long hours of work and research. If you choose to work on the side, make sure to find the right balance between work and your PhD commitments. To be on the safe side, it’s best to talk to your supervisor and go over all the legal and contractual obligations related to your PhD.

What Is the Process for Defending a PhD Thesis in Germany?

Here are the main steps to defending your PhD thesis in Germany:

• Submit your thesis. The first step is submitting submit your thesis and supporting documents in adherence to all the formal requirements. A commission will be formed, and in some cases, you can suggest reviewers.
• Oral defense. The next step is preparing and undergoing an oral defense, which can take between 30 minutes to 2 hours. During this time, you will present your research and discuss it with the committee. The defense can be either public or private.
• Receive the title and publish your work. The outcome of the discussion determines your final grade, to be received after the defense. If everything goes well, you’re granted the Ph.D. title and have about two years to publish your dissertation.

What Are the Career Prospects Like After Doing a PhD in Germany?

Career prospects after a PhD in Germany are quite promising. 

The most common paths for PhD holders in Germany are either in academia as professors or post-doctorate researchers or in industry positions. 

Technology, healthcare, and finance, in particular, are some of the most in-demand industries in Germany. The country’s strong economy and research-oriented environment make it an attractive place to develop your career.

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The prerequisite for admission to a doctoral programme at TU Wien is either

• successful completion of a relevant master's, teacher training or other appropriate degree programme,
• successful completion of an equivalent degree programme at an accredited tertiary educational institution in or out of Austria or
• successful completion of a relevant degree or master's programme from a technical college in accordance with § 6 Para. 4 Fachhochschulstudiengesetz [Technical Colleges Act],
• Supervision assurance of a full or associate Professor of TU Wien.

The doctoral programme usually lasts for six semesters.  In addition to the dissertation, the current standardised programme for doctoral students stipulates that a total of 180 ECTS of modules (162 ECTS of which are the dissertation) must be completed.  More detailed information regarding this selection can be found in the programme. Examinations taken as part of a master's or other degree programme cannot be recognised for this. The doctoral programme is assessed in the viva voce, a general examination by a committee involving defence of the dissertation by the candidate.  Graduates of a doctorate in the technical sciences are awarded the title of Doktor/in der Technischen Wissenschaften (Dr. techn.), graduates of a doctorate in the natural sciences are awarded the title of Doktor/in der Naturwissenschaften (Dr. rer. nat.) and graduates of a doctorate in the social and economic sciences are awarded the title of Doktor/in der Sozial- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Dr.rer.soc.oec.).

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Table of contents, 1. what are phd studies, 2. advantages of enrolling as a doctoral student, 3. support in research and doctoral studies, 4. temporary enrolment in doctoral studies (with student id), 5. deadlines for applying for enrolment, 6. extension of student status in doctoral studies, 7. applicants with international certificates, 8. further interesting links.

In general, doctoral degrees (PhD) at TU Dresden are possible in all available fields of study, whereby doctoral studies in Germany are generally regarded as an individual research project. You must first find a professor who is interested in your research topic and who can supervise your doctoral studies. When making initial contact, you should submit your curriculum vitae and, if possible, a brief exposé on the topic you are considering. Find out more about the requirements of the individual faculties and their doctoral regulations ! In order to qualify for a doctoral degree from TU Dresden, you must be officially accepted as a doctoral candidate by the respective faculty, i.e. confirmed by the Doctoral Committee . As a rule, a doctoral project at the TU Dresden is possible independently of enrolment. If you are considering the possibility of temporary enrolment, you can find out more about the application process in the section below.

• Periods of study (including doctoral studies) will count towards your pension ; proof of this is provided in the form of your enrollment certificate.
• You can travel throughout Germany with the affordable Deutschlandticket (EUR 29.40 instead of EUR 49.00/month). This also allows you to significantly reduce your costs for participation in scientific conferences, exchange meetings or research stays outside the university campus.
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• By using the services of the Studentenwerk , you will benefit from attractive meal prices in canteens and cafeterias, social and cultural activities, advisory services and childcare facilities as well as reduced admission to student clubs. You are also welcome to consult TUD's social coun-seling service.
• You will also benefit from reduced admission fees and discounts at many cultural facilities (theaters, concerts, cinemas, museums, exhibitions, operas, etc.) that offer discounts for students, as well as cheaper subscriptions to newspapers and specific software.
• You will also have the opportunity to take advantage of the wide range of sporting activities offered by the Dresden University Sports Center .
• Only properly enrolled (doctoral) students (and doctoral university employees with an employment contract at TU Dresden) are fully insured by the University against accidents in connection with their work at TU Dresden. In order to enjoy the same insurance coverage students or employees as a doctoral candidate, it is essential that you enroll as a doctoral candidate.
• You are also welcome to benefit from the services offered by Student Health Management .

TU Dresden offers a wide range of services to support you in your research project. In particular, we recommend that you register with the Graduate Academy and contact the Welcome Center of the TU Dresden regarding any social matters. Please also read about the whole process of application/enrolment as well as tips for funding on the websites of the Graduate Academy

Acceptance as a doctoral student is a prerequisite for temporary enrolment and thus for the receipt of a student identity card.  With your enrolment you acquire the status of a student and are obliged to re-register in time for each semester by transferring the semester fee in accordance with the enrolment regulations of TU Dresden. Like all other students, you will then receive a student identity card ( campuscard ). The following deadlines apply to the application for enrolment The application is made via the corresponding online portal . Please note that you must re-enter your data to apply for enrolment, even if you have already registered with the Graduate Academy in the Promovendus portal.

for the start of studies in the winter semester: 1 st June until 15 th September (additional extension: 15 th December)

for the start of studies in the summer semester: 1 st December till 15 th March (additional extension: 15 th June)

Your enrolment is limited to eight semesters according to § 16 Abs. 3 Immatrikulationsordnung der TU Dresden . If you wish to extend your student status, you must submit a corresponding application to the Matriculation Office or International Office in good time before the end of the eighth semester (within the re-registration period). The supervisor of your doctorate and the Doctoral Office of your faculty must agree beforehand ( Application for extension of the doctoral studies programme )

If you have an international university degree, the Doctoral Office of your faculty, in cooperation with the International Office, will check whether the degree obtained abroad differs significantly from the degree requirements specified in the respective doctoral regulations. You can find out in advance about the recognition of your university degree on the website of the Central Office for Foreign Education .

If you are a doctoral student in your home country and only come to TU Dresden for up to two semesters without obtaining a degree, please apply as an exchange student .

• You can find detailed information on doctoral studies at the TU Dresden in the Research section.
• The Graduate Academy offers young academics target-group-specific qualification opportunities.
• All international guest researchers, doctoral students and postdocs who stay for more than three months receive support for questions outside of their studies from the Welcome Center of the TU Dresden .

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LMU Munich offers a broad range of doctoral programs  as well as some umbrella structures. In addition, the university cooperates with other institutions on a doctoral level.

For further information on the academic focus of a doctoral program as well as the application procedures and closing dates, please refer to the website of the specific program. If you have any questions on a specific program, please contact the coordinator / managing director of the respective program directly.

As an alternative to participating in a doctoral program, LMU Munich offers graduates the option to complete individual doctoral studies in more than 100 subjects. Doctoral candidates are also supervised within the framework of research projects , academic institutions and research networks .

Humanities and Cultural Studies

• Cultures of Vigilance. Transformations – Spaces – Practices  (DFG: SFB 1369 - Integrated Research Training Group)
• Doctoral Program Buddhist Studies
• Doctoral Program Classical and Ancient Studies (PAW)
• Doctoral Program Environment and Society
• Doctoral Program Medieval and Renaissance Studies
• Family Matters. Figures of Allegiance and Release  (DFG: Research Training Group 2845)
• Graduate School Language & Literature: Class of Culture and History. American History – History of the Americas
• Graduate School Language & Literature: Class of Language
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• Graduate School Language & Literature: Class of Literature
• International Doctoral Program "Transformations in European Societies"
• Munich Graduate School for East and Southeast European Studies
• Philology. Practices of Pre-modern Cultures, Global Perspectives and Future Concepts (Elite Network of Bavaria: International Doctoral Program)

Social Sciences and Economics

• Doctoral Training Program in the Learning Sciences (DTP)
• Munich Graduate School of Economics (MGSE)

Natural Sciences and Medicine

• Advanced Medical Physics for Image-Guided Cancer Therapy (DFG: Research Training Group 2274)
• Atherosclerosis – Mechanisms and Networks of Novel Therapeutic Targets (DFG: SFB 1123 - Integrated Research Training Group)
• Cell-Fate Decisions in the Immune System (DFG: SFB 1054 - Integrated Research Training Group)
• Chemical Biology of Epigenetic Modifications (DFG: SFB 1309 - Integrated Research Training Group)
• Chromatin Dynamics (DFG: SFB 1064 - Integrated Research Training Group)
• ConVeY - Continuous Verification of CYber-Physical Systems (DFG: Research Training Group 2428)
• Doctoral Program Clinical Pharmacy
• Doctoral Program "Infection Research on Human Pathogens@MvPI"
• Graduate School Life Science Munich: From Molecules to Systems
• Graduate School of Quantitative Biosciences Munich
• Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences
• Konrad Zuse School of Excellence in Reliable AI (relAI) (DAAD)
• Molecular Evolution in Prebiotic Environments (DFG: TRR 392 - Integrated Research Training Group)
• Nanoagents for Spatiotemporal Control of Molecular and Cellular Reactions (DFG: SFB 1032 - Integrated Research Training Group)
• Ph.D. Program Medical Research in Cardiovascular Science
• Ph.D. Program Medical Research in Epidemiology & Public Health
• Ph.D. Program Medical Research in Genomic and Molecular Medicine – Personalized Approaches to Childhood Health
• Ph.D. Program Medical Research – International Health  (DAAD: exceed)
• Ph.D. Program Oral Sciences
• Predictors and Outcomes in Primary Depression Care  (DFG: Research Training Group 2621)
• Statistics: Theory and Methods of Empirical Modelling
• Targets in Toxicology – Deciphering Therapeutic Targets in Lung Toxicology (DFG: Research Training Group 2338)

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• Graduate School Language & Literature Munich (GS L&L)
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Helmholtz Graduate School in which LMU Munich participates

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• Rethinking Environment: The Environmental Humanities and the Ecological Transformation of Society (Elite Network of Bavaria: International Doctorate Program)

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Each of our structured doctoral programs offers a comprehensive and cross-disciplinary curriculum designed to help you realize your full potential and prepare for a successful career. The programs include innovative, personalized advising with regular progress checks, as well as extensive opportunities to broaden your research network and connect with peers in your field.

The University of Bonn offers a wide range of funding opportunities, which have been summarized for you on this page, divided into the following categories:

Bonn International Graduate Schools (BIGS)

Phd programs within our cluster of excellence.

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Doctoral education at the highest level: BIGS enable doctoral studies in outstanding research contexts with attractive international collaborations and a qualification program tailored to the needs of graduate students.

Located at the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics and supported by Germany’s Excellence Initiative, BIGS-M  is home to all of the University’s doctoral candidates in mathematics and contributes to Bonn’s excellent international reputation in the field.

BGSE offers a structured program that is tailored to the needs of doctoral candidates, including an internationally recognized research network.

Supported by Germany’s Excellence Initiative and jointly administered by the renowned Physics Institutes at the Universities of Bonn and Cologne, BCGS  offers doctoral studies through an integrated honors program.

Home to an international community of talented biomedical scientists, BIGS DrugS 6 6 is the hub for doctoral candidates from pharma research institutes within the University’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Faculty of Medicine.

BIGS-OAS offers a wide range of courses within a research context, focused on the cultures and societies of Asia and Asia Minor.

BIGS Neuroscience provides a top-level, internationally competitive program in this rapidly growing field.

BIGS CPS's interdisciplinary approach combines medical, agricultural and pharmaceutical research.

BIGS Chemistry 10 doctoral candidates enjoy an exceptional and ambitious program covering all fields of chemistry.

This three-year doctoral program  is offered in conjunction with the University’s ImmunoSensation Cluster, which is funded by Germany’s Excellence Initiative.

Part of the University of Bonn’s Center for Development Research, BIGS-DR   trains students for an international career in development cooperation, policy or research through a combination of academic study and intensive tutorship.

The BIGS Land and Food combines the research at the agricultural Faculty with an interdisciplinary study program.

Clusters of Excellence stand for international and interdisciplinary elite research and offer young scientists excellent funding and career conditions. The University of Bonn currently has six clusters of excellence, more than any other university in Germany, and thus opens up a broad spectrum of possible research topics to doctoral candidates. Here you will find an overview of the university's clusters of excellence.

PhD Programs within our Excellence Cluster

The goal of the Hausdorff Center of Mathematics is to identify and address mathematical challenges of the 21st century, to advance groundbreaking fundamental mathematical research worldwide, and to develop the mathematical methods and tools required by science and society.

Part of the Hausdorff Center is also a graduate school: The Bonn International Graduate School of Mathematics (BIGS-M) hosts all doctoral students of mathematics and contributes to the outstanding international reputation of the university in this field. The duration of the program is usually 3 years, and the doctorate (Dr. rer nat.) can be earned as a degree.

More information: https://www.bigs-math.uni-bonn.de/de/studies/ 14 15 15

ImmunoSensation2 aims to continue the success story of the existing ImmunoSensation cluster. While the emphasis so far has been on fundamental research in particular of the innate immune system, now the mechanisms of immune intelligence are to be uncovered, i.e. the question of how the body succeeds in adapting immune responses to specific situations and then remembers this in order to be optimally prepared for similar challenges in the future. The cluster's graduate school, the Bonn International Graduate School Immunosciences and Infection offers a structured, three-year doctoral program.

You can find further information about this program here: 

https://www.immunosensation.de/opportunities/young-scientists

Until today, dependency studies has almost exclusively dealt with slavery on the American continent or in antiquity. The Cluster of Excellence "Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (BCDSS)" aims to broaden this perspective in terms of content, space and time. Within the framework of the cluster, a structured doctoral program with a duration of 4 years is offered.

Further information can be found at:  https://www.dependency.uni-bonn.de/en 15 16

Over the last few decades, computer hardware has become smaller and smaller, but their technology remains more or less the same. Slowly, this development is reaching its limits.Thus, we need new technologies that satisfy our growing hunger for even more powerful hardware.

Quantum physics could be a solution.

Together with the University of Cologne and the RWTH Aachen, Bonn researchers want to work on making this new technology usable. To achieve this, quantum bits or even qubits - the quantum counterpart to our previous bits - quantum communication channels that build networks and error correction methods have to be explored from the ground up. As part of the Excellence Initiative, the Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy (BCGS) offers a doctoral program with an integrated honors program.

Further information can be found at:  http://www.gradschool.physics.uni-bonn.de/. 4 4

The ECONtribute researches the functioning of markets as well as reasons for their failure. In doing so, the cluster goes beyond traditional analyses by systematically combining model-based theoretical approaches and behavioral explanatory models while incorporating legal and political frameworks. Within the cluster, the Bonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE) offers doctoral students a tailored structured doctoral program that includes an internationally recognized research network.

Further information can be found at:  https://www.bgse.uni-bonn.de. 3 3

Increasing agricultural production despite limited land while reducing the ecological footprint of agriculture - this is one of the challenges of our time. For this reason, the University of Bonn and Forschungszentrum Jülich are jointly developing methods and new technologies to observe, analyze, better understand and more specifically treat plants. The cluster's graduate school, the Theodor Brinkmann Graduate School, offers an interdisciplinary study program to master's students and doctoral candidates at the Faculty of Agriculture.

More information: https://www.phenorob.de/ .

The Third-Party Funded Programs at the University of Bonn offer structured doctoral studies on selected research topics. They enable close networking among doctoral students conducting research on related topics.

Bonn International Graduate School of Mathematics (BIGS-M) 2 17 18 18 Located at the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, BIGS-M provides an umbrella for all Bonn PhD students in mathematics. Thus, the BIGS-M contributes to the excellent national and international reputation of mathematics at Bonn.

Bonn International Graduate School Immunosciences and Infection The BIGS Immunosciences and Infection is a structured 3-year PhD program in conjunction with the ImmunoSensation Cluster/Bonn. The ImmunoSensation Cluster is part of the Excellence Strategy.

DFG Research Training Group "Gegenwart/Literatur. Geschichte, Theorie und Praxeologie eines Verhältnisses" (GRK 2291) [only in German] The Research Training group supported by the DFG  aims at the exploration and analysis of the constitutive dimensions of the concept of contemporary literature.  

DFG international Research Training Group "Myeloid antigen presenting cells and the induction of adaptive immunity" GRK (2168) 19 19 19 19 The DFG-funded project is a cooperation of the University of Bonn and the University of Melbourne. The principal research focus is the intersection between innate and adaptive immunity in the context of infection.

DFG Research Training Group  "The Macroeconomics of Inequality"  ( GRK 2281) 20 20 20 20 The research program focuses on the macroeconomic aspects of inequality, an aspect of first-order importance for society. 

DFG Research Training Group "Template-designed Organic Electronics (TIDE)" (GRK 2591) 21 21 21 The Graduate Program 'Template-Designed Optoelectronic Devices' (TIDE) aims to provide comprehensive doctoral education in the field of Organic Electronics (OE) to meet the requirements of highly qualified and multidisciplinary professionals. 

DFG Research Training Group "Tools and Drugs of the Future - Innovative Methods and New Modalities in Medicinal Chemistry" (GRK 2873) The goal of the RTG " Tools and Drugs of the Future" is to modernize medicinal chemistry and train a new generation of medicinal chemists and researchers at the interface with interconnected disciplines. In addition, the projects are intended to contribute to the development of new drug substances.

Integrated Research Training Group at the DFG Collaborative Research Centre "Synaptic Micronetworks in Health and Disease" (SFB 1089) 22 22 27 27 Located at the newly inaugurated SFB 1089 on neuronal networks, the Integrated Research Training Group offers a structured graduate program for all doctoral researchers at the Centre.

Integrated Research Training Group at theDFG Collaborative Research Centre "Future Rural Africa" (SFB/TR 228) The integrated research group is investigating the relationship between land use change and shaping the future in rural Africa in a total of 14 subprojects.

Integrated Research Training Group at the DFG Collaborative Research Centre "Open System Control of Atomic and Photonic Matter" (SFB/TR 185) 24 The collaborative research centre Oscar will explore the physics of open systems.

Integrated Research Training Group at the DFG Collaborative Research Centre "Aortic Diseases" (SFB/TR 259) 25 The aim of this research initiative is to better understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms of resident and non-resident cells in aortic diseases.

Integrated Research Training Group at the DFG Collaborative Research Centre "Regional Climate Change: Disentangling the Role of Land Use and Water Management" (SFB 1502) The SFB combines the strengths of the University of Bonn and its project partners to answer one of the most difficult questions in understanding climate change.

Integrated Research Training Group at the DFG Collaborative Research Centre "Brown and Beige Fat - Organ Crosstalk, Signaling and Energetics (BATenergy)" (SFB/TRR 333) The CRC investigates metabolism/diabetes and focusses on brown adipose tissue. 

One Health and Urban Transformation

The NRW Forschungskolleg One Health and Urban Transformation is a transdisciplinary graduate school that aims to find interventions to achieve optimal health for humans, animals, plants and the environment with a special focus on developments in NRW, Saõ Paulo, Accra and Ahmedabad.

International Max Planck Research School Moduli Spaces 27 27 In cooperation with the University of Bonn, the renowned Bonn Max-Planck-Institute for Mathematics offers a PhD program with a special focus on the study of moduli.

International Max Planck Research School for Astronomy and Astrophysics 28 28 In cooperation between the Max-Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy and the Universities of Bonn and of Cologne, the Research School facilitates 3 years of PhD studies with a curriculum tailored to the individual student.

International Max Planck Research School for Brain and Behavior 29 The IMPRS for Brain & Behavior is a cooperation between the Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior - caesar, the University of Bonn and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn

International Max Planck Research School - Recharge IMPRS-RECHARGE focuses on interdisciplinary research between chemistry and physics with an emphasis on catalytic mechanisms, physical-chemical analysis and energy topics. Scientific challenges shall be looked at from different angles. Furthermore the combination of theory and practice is a vital aim of the IMPRS-RECHARGE.

Marie Curie Innovative Training Network "Macro and Microplastic in Agricultural Soil Systems“ (SOPLAS) The SOPLAS project will assemble a multidisciplinary team to study the nexus of plastic–agriculture–soil. It will also train a new generation of leading experts. The project aims to identify the plastic cycle within agricultural soil systems and support the development of environmental policies related to mitigating the impact of plastics. The findings will advance our knowledge about the sustainable use of plastics in European agriculture.

Marie Curie Innovative Training Network "Early Stage Researchers EDUCational Program on Factor VIII Immunogenicity“ (EDUC8 ) 32 37 The EDUC8 program is a multidisciplinary training program with exposure of the enrolled ESRs to a core common educational package and development of individual PhD researchprojects dedicated to decreasing the societal burden associated with the development of anti-FVIII antibodies in Europe.

Marie Curie Innovative Training Network "Research and Training in Early Life Nutrition to Prevent Disease" (GROWTH)

GROWTH is an Innovative Training Network that aims to train young business-oriented researchers in developing pathological insights, biomarker diagnostics and personalized nutritional interventions for intestinal failure in neonates and preterm infants.

Tools4Teams - "Research Training to Design and Implement Tools Supporting Safe Teamwork in Healthcare"

The Tools4Teams research project will prepare the next generation of teamwork experts to contribute new insights and smart technologies for safe and effective care. Tools4Teams brings together expertise from social and technical sciences, human-centered design, education, and clinical specialties.

Trinational Graduate College "Mass and Integration in Antique Societies" [in German/French] Supported by the Deutsch-Französische Hochschule since 2011, the tri-national Graduate School in Ancient History offers curriculum events in Bonn, Berne, and Strasbourg.

Structured Doctoral Programs by Discipline

Find the right structured doctoral program at the University of Bonn in your discipline here:

• Cross-Disciplinary Options
• Medicine and Life Sciences
• Mathematics and Natural Sciences
• Agriculture

Faculties at the University of Bonn work together to design interdisciplinary programs that combine key perspectives and offer unique insights.

Cross-Disciplinary Programs

Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) 42 Unique in Europe, BIGS-DR links perspectives from the Faculties of Philosophy, Agriculture, and Law and Economics – with an international focus.

Bonn International Graduate School of Neuroscience (BIGS Neuroscience) 8 8 A collaboration between the University’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, as well as external partners, BIGS Neuroscience offers a medical program alongside five research areas in medicine.

SciMed Doctoral College 43 42 The Doctoral College offers scientific training for students in medicine and dental medicine, leading to a dual Dr. med. and Dr. med. dent. degree.

Researchers at the University of Bonn explore a wide variety of issues in economics, including game theory, applied microeconomics, monetary and international macroeconomics, contract theory, labor economics and finance.

Economics Programs

Bonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE) BGSE offers a structured program that is tailored to the needs of doctoral candidates, including an internationally recognized research network.

DFG Research Training Group "Die Macroeconomics of Inequality" (GRK 2281) The research program focuses on the macroeconomic aspects of inequality, an aspect of first-order importance for society. 

Law Programs

Graduate School of Law and Political Science Department of Law The Graduate School of the Faculty of Law and Political Science was founded in the summer semester of 2018 and supports the doctoral students in preparing their doctoral studies.

The University of Bonn’s Faculty of Medicine offers doctoral programs in medical biochemistry, neurosciences and pharmacology. With the exception of the SciMed Doctoral College, all programs are administered in cooperation with the University’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

Cross-Disciplinary Program

SciMed Doctoral College The Doctoral College offers scientific training for students in medicine and dental medicine, leading to a dual Dr. med. and Dr. med. dent. degree.

Neuroscience

Bonn International Graduate School of Neuroscience (BIGS Neuroscience) BIGS Neuroscience provides a top-level, internationally competitive program in this rapidly growing field.

Synaptic Micronetworks in Health and Disease (SFB 1089) Supported by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft – DFG) collaborative research centers, this integrated research training group works to identify fundamental rules that govern neuronal behavior at the network level and translate network dynamics to mammalian and human behavior.

International Max Planck Research School for Brain and Behavior A joint venture of the University of Bonn, the Max-Planck-associated Center of Advanced European Studies and Research, the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, and Florida Atlantic University, this graduate school offers a complete doctoral and research program in the neurosciences.

Marie Curie Initial Training Network "modelling and pRedicting Human decision-making Using Measures of subconscious Brain processes through mixed reality interfaces and biOmetric signals" (RHUMBO) RHUMBO proposes using measures of subconscious brain processes through the use of mixed reality technologies (MRT) and advanced biometric signals processing as a new paradigm to improve the knowledge that implicit brain processes have in human decision-making.

Pharma Research

Bonn International Graduate School of Drug Sciences (BIGS DrugS) Home to an international community of talented biomedical scientists, BIGS DrugS is the hub for doctoral candidates from pharma research institutes within the University’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Faculty of Medicine.

Bonn International Graduate School of Immunosciences and Infection

This three-year doctoral program is offered in conjunction with the University's ImmunoSensation Cluster , which is funded by Germany’s Excellence Initiative.

DFG Research Training Group "Myeloid antigen presenting cells and the induction of adaptive immunity" GRK (2168) The DFG-funded project is a cooperation of the University of Bonn and the University of Melbourne.

At the University of Bonn’s Faculty of Arts, you’ll find a highly international environment with students and researchers in a wide range of fields.

German Studies, Comparative Literature and Culture 

Structured Doctoral Program in German Studies (SPP) [website in German] Taught in German, the SPP supports doctoral candidates’ initiatives within the Institute for German, Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies.

German-Italian Doctoral College [website in German] Taught in German, this three-year grant program provides structured doctoral studies for researchers in German and Italian, with time in both Bonn and Florence.

History and Ancient History 

Mass and Integration in Antique Societies [website in German and French] Supported by Franco-German University and taught in German and French, this trinational doctoral program includes study in Bonn; Berne, Switzerland; and Strasbourg, France.

Oriental and Asian Studies Bonn

International Graduate School of Oriental and Asian Studies (BIGS-OAS) BIGS-OAS offers a wide range of courses within a research context, focused on the cultures and societies of Asia and Asia Minor.

Romance Studies

Italian Studies [website in German and Italian] Offered in cooperation with the Universities of Florence and Paris-Sorbonne IV, this trinational doctoral program is taught in German and Italian.

Structured DPhil program at the Faculty of Arts The program supports qualified doctoral candidates from all disciplines in their doctoral projects. It provides the opportunity for networking, interdisciplinary exchange in diverse social sciences and humanities subjects, progress monitoring and financial support for travel, workshops or research funding as part of the doctorate.

European Founding Myths in Literature, Arts and Music [website in German, French and Italian] This trinational program is jointly organized by the Universities of Bonn, Florence and Paris-Sorbonne IV and taught in German, French and Italian.

Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) Part of the University of Bonn’s Center for Development Research, BIGS-DR trains students for an international career in development cooperation, policy or research through a combination of academic study and intensive tutorship.

The University’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences offers numerous externally funded doctoral programs in areas including mathematics and informatics, physics, biology, pharmacology and molecular biomedicine.

Programs in neuroscience, pharma research, immunoscience, and infection and molecular biomedicine are offered in cooperation with the Faculty of Medicine.

Mathematics

Bonn International Graduate School of Mathematics (BIGS-M) 2 2 Located at the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, BIGS-M is home to all of the University’s doctoral candidates in mathematics and contributes to Bonn’s excellent international reputation in the field.

International Max Planck Research School on Moduli Spaces 53 53 This program includes courses, seminars and activities focused on the geometric spaces whose points represent fixed algebro-geometric objects (or isomorphism classes of such objects).

Physics und Astronomy

Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy (BCGS) 4 4 Supported by Germany’s Excellence Initiative and jointly administered by the renowned Physics Institutes at the Universities of Bonn and Cologne, BCGS offers doctoral studies through an integrated honors program.

International Max Planck Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics 55 55 This program offers a broad spectrum of topics in observational and theoretical galactic and extragalactic astrophysics, observational and theoretical cosmology, and fundamental physics – using astronomical tools and instrumentation.

Leibniz Graduate School on Genomic Biodiversity Research Based at Bonn’s Alexander Koenig Research Museum, this school is focused primarily on insect genome evolution.

Bonn International Graduate School of Chemistry (BIGS Chemistry) 57 57 BIGS Chemistry offers an internationally competitive doctoral program and opportunities to perform cutting-edge research.

Neurosciences

Bonn International Graduate School of Neuroscience (BIGS Neuroscience) 8 8 BIGS Neuroscience provides a top-level, internationally competitive program in this rapidly growing field.

Synaptic Micronetworks in Health and Disease (SFB 1089) 22 22 Supported by DFG collaborative research centers, this integrated research training group works to identify fundamental rules that govern neuronal behavior at the network level and translate network dynamics to mammalian and human behavior.

International Max Planck Research School for Brain and Behavior 29 29 The IMPRS for Brain & Behavior is a cooperation between the Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior - caesar, the University of Bonn and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn.

Bonn International Graduate School of Drug Sciences (BIGS DrugS) 6 6 Home to an international community of talented biomedical scientists, BIGS DrugS is the hub for doctoral candidates from pharma research institutes within the University’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Faculty of Medicine.

BIGS Immunoscience and Infection A structured, three-year doctoral program, IITB is offered in conjunction with the ImmunoSensation Cluster at the University of Bonn.

Doctoral candidates in the field of agriculture may choose to study through the Faculty of Agriculture’s Theodor Brinkmann Graduate School or earn their degree through the University of Bonn’s Center for Development Research.

Agriculture Programs

Bonn International Graduate School for Land and Food (BIGS Land and Food)  Founded in 2008, the Brinkmann School is home to master's and doctoral candidates in the Faculty of Agriculture, combining research with an interdisciplinary study program.

Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) 12 Part of the University of Bonn’s Center for Development Research 59 , BIGS-DR trains researchers for an international career in development cooperation, policy or research through a combination of academic study and intensive tutorship.

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Doctoral studies

Information about doctoral studies is now available on the webpages of the Hamburg Research Academy (HRA) . The HRA, a joint initiative of Hamburg’s higher education institutions, is the central port of call for doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior professors.

Promovieren an der Universität Hamburg: Schritt für Schritt

Sie haben Ihr Studium abgeschlossen und streben den Doktortitel an?

Es gibt einige Schritte, die an diesem Punkt bedacht werden sollten. Informationen zu den wichtigsten Fragen, die Promotion betreffend, finden Sie unten aufgeführt.

Which topic?

Selecting a suitable doctoral topic is essential. As your doctoral project will span four to five years, your topic ought to be well-chosen, substantial, and relevant.

Many professors provide suitable topics. If you would like to realize your doctoral thesis as an individual project, we recommend that you discuss your plans with your doctoral supervisor.

Write a research proposal that includes a research schedule and a preliminary outline of the dissertation and submit it to your doctoral supervisor for approval.

Types of doctorates

Universität Hamburg offers individual doctorates and various types of doctoral programs:

• individual doctorate
• doctoral programs

How to choose a doctoral supervisor

Once you have a topic, you probably know which department is responsible for you. Can you think of a potential doctoral supervisor whose research focus corresponds to your doctoral project?

Make an appointment and be well prepared for your first meeting!

The goal of the second meeting should be to obtain a written declaration of consent from your future doctoral supervisor. Without this consent, you cannot enroll as a doctoral student at Universität Hamburg.

Joint PhD program: Macquarie University and Universität Hamburg

Universität Hamburg and Macquarie University, Australia, are now offering PhD students the opportunity to benefit from both institutions by participating in a joint PhD program.

Students in this program are enrolled at both universities and are supervised by faculty members from both institutions. If you would like more information about this joint program, please click here:

More information (PDF)

Doctoral students have to pay a semester contribution . This includes the semester public transport pass, which entitles you to use Hamburg’s entire public transportation network.

There are no tuition fees at Universität Hamburg.

Financial aid

Doctoral students may apply for various kinds of financial assistance. See doctoral funding .

How to enroll as a doctoral student

At Universität Hamburg the faculties are responsible for doctoral applications and admissions.

Your application for admission to doctoral studies must contain the following documents:

• university degree certificate
• doctoral project research proposal
• further documents in accordance with the respective faculty's regulations

Please download detailed info from the respective faculties:

• Faculty of Law: www.jura.uni-hamburg.de/forschung/promotion.html  (information only in German)
• Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences: www.wiso.uni-hamburg.de/en/einrichtungen/graduate-school.html
• Faculty of Medicine: www.uke.de/english/research/promotion-phd-habilitation/index.html
• Faculty of Education: www.ew.uni-hamburg.de/en/studium/promovieren.html
• Faculty of Humanities: www.gwiss.uni-hamburg.de/studium/promotion.html  (information only in German)
• Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences: www.promovieren.uni-hamburg.de/en/min.html
• Faculty of Psychology and Human Movement Science: www.pb.uni-hamburg.de/en/studium/promotion-habilitation.html  
• Faculty of Business Administration (Hamburg Business School): www.bwl.uni-hamburg.de/en/forschung/promotion.html

If your application is approved, you will be admitted to doctoral studies and permitted to enroll at Universität Hamburg.

All formal guidelines are laid out in the faculty doctoral degree regulations .

Campus Center's Services for Students is responsible for enrolling doctoral students.

See Campus Center's information on doctoral applications and enrollment .

Who gives advice?

The departments are responsible for answering all questions relating to doctoral studies, i.e., doctoral supervisors, the doctoral committee, or the deans.

For information on doctoral studies and contact details of doctoral advisors in Universität Hamburg's faculties, please consult the individual faculty webpages:

• Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences: https://www.wiso.uni-hamburg.de/en/einrichtungen_service/graduate-school.html  

The respective doctoral degree regulations provide formal guidelines (available only in German).

Qualifying as a teacher or for jobs outside of academia

Universität Hamburg's Career Center offers classes and workshops for young researchers and doctoral students. We focus on teaching interdisciplinary skills.

PIASTA offers the following events for graduate students:

• Activities for Graduate Students
• Seminars and Workshops

There is also a special program for young researchers .

How to meet other doctoral students

The University offers several networks for doctoral students. Get in touch with students from outside your graduate school or research training group through:

• PIASTA (intercultural living and studying): Meet international graduates, doctoral students, and fellows of the University through our intercultural living and study program for all students and alumni.
• Alumni Universität Hamburg (ALUHH) : The University’s alumni network connects people within the University and offers a broad range of events, for example AlumniZirkel, AlumniSport, AlumniKultur, exclusive on-site visits, discussions, lectures, etc.
• Alumni Universität Hamburg (ALUHH) also on XING: Almost 10,000 alumni of Universität Hamburg use the premium group ALUHH for interdisciplinary and discipline-specific exchange.

After the doctorate ...

For more information about academic career options after your doctorate, see postdoctoral career options .

Useful links

How do I start a doctorate! For useful and practical advice visit

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Financial assistance

Funding sources for doctoral students

Doctoral degrees at FAU

Doctoral degrees and postdoctoral studies

As an internationally renowned research university FAU has excellent opportunities for postgraduate and postdoctoral study. There are nine doctoral titles which can be obtained on completion of a doctoral degree according to the subject, and postdoctoral candidates can also achieve a Habilitation, which is generally associated with the right to teach at a German university. Supporting young researchers is a priority at FAU. After all, excellent doctoral candidates are one of the University’s most valuable assets. If you have an above-average or excellent postgraduate degree and the dedication and creativity required for independent academic research, FAU welcomes your proposal for doctoral research.

For further information visit the website of our Graduate School .

Applying and Enrolling for Doctoral Studies

If you are interested in enrolling in doctoral studies, you must first submit proof that your declaration of intent to pursue a doctorate has been accepted by the relevant faculty at Technische Universität Berlin. This means you must first submit the declaration of intent to the faculty service center of the relevant faculty. The faculty board will then inform you whether you have been admitted as a doctoral candidate and of any conditions of your admission. The TU Berlin Doctoral Regulations require all doctoral candidates not employed at TU Berlin to enroll as doctoral students.

When enrolling, please be sure to state the degree program offered by TU Berlin which most closely matches with your field of work.

How to enroll

To enroll you must have received the faculty board decision confirming the faculty’s acceptance of your declaration of intent to pursue a doctorate and stating whether you will be completing your doctorate in English or German.

You must register your declaration of intent to pursue a doctorate at the relevant faculty service center (see contact details below).

You can apply and enroll at any time.

As a doctoral student, you are required to pay a semester fee each semester like all enrolled students. You will not be charged any late fees when enrolling. However, please note a late fee will be charged if you re-register after the required deadline.

You can find general information about doctoral studies on the Center for Junior Scholars (CJS) website.

Enrollment steps for doctoral candidates whose declaration of intent has been approved:

• You need to first complete the online registration . This is also necessary if you are already an employee at the TU Berlin.
• You will then receive an email with login details for your personal TU Berlin portal (tuPORT).
• You will be able to see the app“Enrollment and re-registration requirements”, after initially passing the app "First steps". Click here to see which documents you are required to upload.
• Refer to the following web page  to get an idea of which documents these are.
• After you finish enrolling, you will receive an email with further information.
• After enrolment, please have your student account linked to your staff account. Please contact the personnel team responsible for you.

Re-registration to the next semester for PhD student

Information regarding your re-registration to the following semester as a PhD student will be send by e-mail to your e-mail account of TU Berlin.

General information about re-registration is available here .

Termination of enrollment (exmatriculation)

PhD students are not exmatriculated ex officio due to their successful final examination or a final failed examination. If you have successfully completed your degree, please apply for Exmatriculation upon request via your TUB account ( tuPORT ).

• Faculty I declaration of intent (pdf, 277 kB)
• Faculty II declaration of intent (pdf, 2.56 MB)
• Faculty III declaration of intent (pdf, 169 kB)
• Faculty IV declaration of intent (pdf, 1.31 MB)
• Faculty V declaration of intent (pdf, 304 kB)
• Faculty VI declaration of intent (pdf, 2.15 MB)
• Faculty VII declaration of intent (pdf, 675 kB)

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Doctoral degree programs

The University of Stuttgart has graduate schools, PhD research groups, and doctoral degree programs in an interdisciplinary research environment for doctoral researchers from Germany and abroad.

The University of Stuttgart offers multiple structured programs leading to a doctoral degree in a variety of subjects. Please refer to the respective homepages of individual programs to find out how to apply.

Cooperative doctoral degree programs Thanks to the University of Stuttgart’s cooperation with both post-secondary technical schools (universities of applied sciences that lack the right to confer doctorates) and with private sector companies, students in cooperative doctoral degree programs get an excellent scientific education with strong practical relevance. As a student in one of these programs, you will have two supervisors, one from the University and one other from the technical school or business enterprise.

Doctoral Degree Programs

Cooperative doctoral degree programs.

Engineering and Natural Sciences

• German-French doctoral student research group: Analyse intelligenter Systeme unter Berücksichtigung von Mehrfeldkopplungen
• Doctoral student research group: Aerothermodynamic design of a scramjet propulstion system for future space transportation systems
• Graduate School: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (GSaME)
• Graduate School: Simulation Technology (SimTech)
• Graduiertenkolleg: Intelligent Methods for Test and Reliability (GS-IMTR)
• International doctoral degree studies program: Environment Water (ENWAT)
• Integrated doctoral student program: CRC/TRR Biological Design and Integrative Structures
• Integrated doctoral student program: Interface-Driven Multi-Field Processes in Porous Media (IRTG-IMPM)
• International Research Training Group: Droplet Interaction Technologies (DROPIT)
• Graduate and Research School: Efficient Use of Energy Stuttgart (GREES)
• Research Training Group 2543: Intraoperative Multisensoric Tissue Differentiation in Oncology

Completed projects

• Doctoral student research group: Non-linearities and upscaling in porous media (NUPUS)
• Graduate School  KIC InnoEnergy , a European consortium for promoting sustainable energy supply that has some 160 partners from industry, universities, research facilites and business schools. The University of Stuttgart is one of its founding members.
• Doctoral degree studies research group: HYBRID (University of Stuttgart, Esslingen University, Daimler AG, Robert Bosch GmbH)
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A PhD in USA takes approximately 5 – 6 years of full-time study and can cost between $12,000 – $45,000 per academic year. PhD programs in USA differ from that in the UK and Europe in that students must first take taught classes, coursework and exams before starting their research project.

Why Do a PhD in USA?

The United States has long had some of the most distinguished universities and advanced PhD programmes in the world. Combined with curriculum flexibility, rigorous teaching methods, vast funding opportunities, breathtaking campuses and significant career prospects, it’s no wonder that it is one of the most sought-after study destinations for research students.

In addition to comprehensive training standards, here are a few other reasons why a student may choose to undertake their PhD in the United States:

• Longer learning timeframes – A PhD in the US lasts longer than a PhD in the UK or Europe. This allows students to more confidently transition from undergraduate to postgraduate studies; more commonly referred to as ‘graduate studies’ in the US. This gives you the opportunity to learn more about your subject, research methods and academic writing in general before starting your research project.
• World-class universities – It’s no secret that some of the most well-known higher education institutions that continue to dominate global rankings are based in the United States. Although many factors go into determining whether a position is right for you, a PhD at a high-ranking American university will undeniably have many benefits, from excellent learning standards to access to innovative equipment and deep expertise.
• International network – The US has long been a popular choice among PhD students around the world. As such, the US hosts a diverse and multicultural learning environment in which many research students will quickly feel at home.
• Opportunities – With over 4,000 universities in the US, we can safely say you will have plenty of opportunities to find the ideal combination of project, supervisor and university that works for you.

Universities in USA

Universities in the United States can be divided into two types: public universities and private universities.

Public universities are financed by the state in which they are based. Because of this, public universities charge less for students from within the state and more for students from outside the state, including international students.

Private universities are not financed by their state, but by private donors, research funds and tuition fees. For this reason, private universities generally charge higher tuition fees than public universities and require all students to pay the same amount, regardless of whether they come from out-of-state or abroad.

According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021 , eight of the top ten universities in the world are located in the United States. These are:

Method of Study

The main difference between a PhD in the US and a PhD in Europe lies in the program structure. Whereas a European PhD essentially consists of a single phase lasting three to four years , an American PhD consists of three different phases, each with its own time frame.

• Phase One – The first phase lasts approximately two years and focuses on building a basic foundation for the doctoral student. This phase consists largely of taught components such as lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions, in which the student learns more about theoretical concepts and research methods within their discipline.
• Phase Two – The second phase can be considered an assessment phase, which runs both periodically alongside and at the end of the first phase. Here, students complete coursework and take exams on the basis of the material they have covered of which they must pass in order to proceed to the third phase.
• Phase Three – The third phase lasts approximately three years and resembles the European PhD structure. During this period, the student undertakes an independent research project, including forming a research design, conducting experiments, writing a thesis (more commonly referred to in the USA as a dissertation) and sitting a viva exam.

Teaching Requirements

Besides structure, a key difference between a PhD program in the US and in Europe is the focus on teaching requirements. In the US, doctoral students are expected to lecture, lead tutorials, host laboratory sessions, mark coursework and provide office hours for undergraduate students. Although students studying in European will likely contribute to these at some point during their study, this would normally be on a voluntary basis and involve less time commitment.

Research Flexibility

Another difference is project flexibility. In Europe, students typically apply to a PhD project predetermined by a supervisor, and although there may be some scope to adapt the project, depending on the funding provider , it will usually be limited to how the project is carried out rather than what it is about. In the US, however, a student applies to become a doctoral candidate within a department rather than applying for a particular research project. This is because students are expected to decide on their thesis topic (also commonly referred to as a dissertation research topic) near the end of their first phase after they have developed a better understanding of their subject and know where their interests lie. Therefore, research students in the US generally have more flexibility and influence in the direction of their research than students in the United Kingdom or Europe.

PhD Admission Requirements in USA

PhD admission into US universities can be highly competitive, both because of the limited number of positions and the large number of annual applicants.

The eligibility requirements for a doctoral program in the USA can generally be divided into four sections:

• Grade Point Average (GPA) – in the US, a scoring system known as Grade Point Average is used to measure academic ability. A student’s GPA is calculated as a weighted score of the subjects they study during their undergraduate degree; an equivalent score is calculated by universities for international applicants. Although universities rarely set minimum GPA requirements for doctoral study, it’s worth being aware that a GPA of 3.0 is equivalent to a UK second class honours (2:1); the typical entry requirement for UK universities.
• Graduate Records Exam (GRE) – most universities will require you to take a series of examinations known as Graduate Records Exams, which are used to determine your suitability for graduate study. GREs will assess your analytical, reasoning and critical thinking skills as well as your depth of your subject.
• Student aptitude – in addition to academic ability, US universities also look for characteristics of a strong researcher. These include traits such as engaging in the subject in your own time, e.g. by attending talks and conferences, demonstrating a high degree of independence and enthusiasm, and a general passion for your subject.
• English Language Proficiency – international students whose first language is not English must sit language exams such as IELTS or TOELF to demonstrate their English language proficiency.

International students will also require a F1 student visa in order to study in the US, however, you would typically apply for this after you have secured a place into a doctorate program.

How to Apply for PhD in USA

When applying for a PhD position at a graduate school, the application process will differ between universities, however, they will all typically ask for the following:

• Academic CV – a short document summarising your educational background and current level of experience .
• Personal statement – a document which outlines why you believe you are suitable for PhD study and your passion for the subject.
• Academic transcripts – a complete breakdown of the modules and their respective marks you have taken as part of your previous/current degree.
• GRE scores – a transcript of your Graduate Records Exam results.
• Research statement – a condensed version of a research proposal outlining your general research interests, if required.
• Recommendation letters – references from several academic referees who endorse your qualities as a person, your abilities as a student and your potential as a doctoral researcher.

Application Deadlines and Fees

Since PhD programs in the United States have taught components, they commence at the same time as all other taught degrees, and therefore share the same application deadlines and start dates. This corresponds to an application period that typically begins in August and ends in February. Admission decisions are typically made in April, with successful students starting in August/September.

When you apply to a graduate school, you will be expected to pay a fee for each doctorate application to cover the school’s administrative costs for processing your application. The fee varies from university to university, but typically ranges from $50 to $100 .

Funding your PhD in USA

It’s very common for a PhD student to receive financial aid in the form of a PhD scholarship; in fact, this will be the case for the vast majority of students in the US.

PhD funding can be ‘fully funded’ covering the student’s graduate program tuition fees, accommodation and living costs, or ‘partially funded’ covering the student’s tuition fee only in part or full.

Besides funding, a graduate student can take on an assistantship, such as a graduate teaching assistant or research assistant, in which they take on a part-time salaried position at the university alongside their studies.

Due to the international and collaborate nature of American universities, there are also a number of international scholarships available, such as the Fulbright Scholarship and the AAUW International Fellowship .

PhD Duration in USA

In the US, a PhD takes approximately 5 – 6 years to complete if studying full-time, and 8 – 10 years if studying part-time.

If you already have a Master’s degree, your first phase can be shortened by one year at the discretion of the university.

Cost of a PhD in USA

The cost of a PhD program in the US can vary considerably depending on the type of university, i.e. whether it’s a public or private university, the doctoral course, i.e. whether it’s in a STEM subject such as computer science, engineering or a non-STEM subject, and whether you are a home or international student.

In general, however, the typical annual tuition fee for a PhD in the US is between $12,000 and $45,000 per academic year.

As with any doctoral degree, additional costs may include travel for collaborations, bench fees, accommodation and living expenses.

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PhD Doktorat Fernstudium

Phd doktorat programmübersicht.

Das „Doctor of Philosophy“ (PhD) Doktorat des SMC (Signum Magnum College) zielt darauf ab, Teilnehmer zu befähigen, unabhängige Forschung auf fortgeschrittenem Niveau durchzuführen und einen originellen und bedeutenden Beitrag zum Wissen und zur beruflichen Praxis zu leisten. Studierende des SMC Doktorats können Berufstätige sein, die sich in der Mitte ihrer Karriere befinden und sich bereits als Führungspersönlichkeiten in der Wirtschaft etabliert haben oder auf dem Weg zur Ernennung in Führungspositionen sind und bei ihren akademischen Ambitionen von ihrer Arbeitgeberorganisation unterstützt werden. Doktoranden können auch Studierende Ende 20 sein, die in ihrem Bachelor- und Master-Abschluss hervorragende Leistungen erbracht haben und bereit für den nächsten Schritt in der akademischen Forschung sind. Der Abschluss richtet sich sowohl an erfahrene Praktiker auf ihrem Gebiet, die es gewohnt sind, verschiedene Probleme aus dem „realen Leben“ zu erkennen und zu bearbeiten, als auch an Forscher, deren Hauptstärke in theoretischen Kenntnissen liegt.

Wissenschaftliche Studienrichtungen

Akademische Doktorgrade werden für originelle Forschung und Wissenschaft in einem bestimmten Forschungsbereich verliehen. Sie bereiten Forschungskandidaten auf verschiedene Karrieren vor, indem sie ihr Hauptaugenmerk auf die Erweiterung des theoretischen Verständnisses eines Themas legen.

PhD in Business Administration

Dieses Doktoratsforschungsgebiet bereitet Studierende auf fortgeschrittene Forschungs- und Lehrkarrieren in Wirtschaft und Management vor.

PhD in Political Economy

Der PhD in politischer Ökonomie bereitet Studierende auf Karrieren in der Wissenschaft, in der Politikgestaltung, in der Beratung, im Journalismus und in Organisationen der Zivilgesellschaft vor.

PhD in Political Sciences

Die Studierenden wählen typischerweise ein Teilgebiet der Politikwissenschaft, wie zum Beispiel vergleichende Politikwissenschaft, Int. Beziehungen, politische Theorie und öffentliche Ordnung.

PhD in Public Administration

Fortgeschrittene Forschung im Bereich öffentliche Verwaltung und Politik zur Verbesserung der Leistung öffentlicher Organisationen und Programme.

PhD in Economics

Forschungsschwerpunkte sind Mikro- und Makroökonomie, Ökonometrie, Int. Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Entwicklungsökonomie, Arbeitsökonomie, Industrieorganisation, öffentliche Ökonomie und Verhaltensökonomie.

PhD in Finance

Dieses Fach konzentriert sich auf die Untersuchung von Finanzmärkten, Institutionen und Entscheidungsfindung. Es bereitet Studierende auf Karrieren in der Wissenschaft, Forschung oder Politikgestaltung in den Bereichen Finanzen, Wirtschaft oder Wirtschaft vor.

PhD in IT & Cybertech

Forschung und Anwendung von IT in verschiedenen Bereichen, um komplexe Probleme zu erkennen, innovative Lösungen zu entwickeln und Teams oder Projekte zu leiten. Theoretische, experimentelle, sowie angewandte Aspekte der Cybersicherheit zählen ebenfalls zum Forschungsschwerpunkt.

Forschung im Wirtschafts- und Gesellschaftsrecht, im internationalen Recht, sowie im IP-Recht. Der Ph.D. in Rechtswissenschaften erfordert Originalität und eigenständige wissenschaftliche Arbeit. Die Promotion qualifiziert Absolventen für eine Karriere in der Wissenschaft, der Justiz, oder der Anwaltschaft.

PhD in Austrian Economics - österreichische Schule der Nationalökonomie

Das Doktorat in Austrian Economics, ist ein einzigartiges und spezialisiertes Fernstudium, das sich auf die Grundsätze und Anwendungen der Österreichischen Schule der Nationalökonomie konzentriert. Dieses Programm bietet die Möglichkeit, unter der Leitung von renommierten Wissenschaftlern auf diesem Gebiet zu promovieren.

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PhD Doktorat Zielgruppe & Karriereziele

Doktoranden können Personen sein, die sich in einem fortgeschrittenen Stadium ihrer Karriere befinden und sich bereits als Führungspersönlichkeiten in der Wirtschaft etabliert haben oder auf dem Weg zur Ernennung in Führungspositionen sind und bei ihren akademischen Ambitionen von ihrer Arbeitgeberorganisation unterstützt werden. Doktoranden können auch Studierende Ende 20 sein, die in ihrem Bachelor- und Master-Abschluss hervorragende Leistungen erbracht haben und bereit für den nächsten Schritt in der akademischen Forschung sind. Der Abschluss richtet sich sowohl an erfahrene Praktiker auf ihrem Gebiet, die es gewohnt sind, verschiedene Probleme aus dem „realen Leben“ zu erkennen und zu bearbeiten, als auch an Forscher, deren Hauptstärke in theoretischen Kenntnissen liegt. Der Abschluss als Doktor der Philosophie kann ein breites Spektrum an beruflichen Möglichkeiten in einer Vielzahl von Umgebungen eröffnen, von der Vorlesung an Universitäten oder Hochschuleinrichtungen über Spitzenmanagementpositionen bis hin zu Beratungstätigkeiten oder sogar weiterem Unternehmertum.

PhD Doktorat Programstruktur

Dieser Studiengang zum Doktor der Philosophie verfügt über ein klares Meilensteinsystem, das aus acht aufeinanderfolgenden Phasen besteht. Studierende werden zunächst als MPhil registriert. Studenten. Der Immatrikulationsstatus wird auf Ph.D. hochgestuft. Status nach mindestens 24 Monaten Teilzeitstudium, sobald der Kandidat das Transfergespräch besteht. Die Übertragung ist zulässig, wenn eindeutige Beweise für den Fortschritt ihrer Arbeit vorliegen (Phase 5). Das angewandte Meilensteinsystem stellt ein strenges Qualitätssicherungssystem dar, das sicherstellt, dass nur diejenigen weiterkommen dürfen, die das erwartete Stipendienniveau erreichen.

PhD Dissertation

Studierende, die zum PhD Programm zugelassen werden, arbeiten eng mit den zugewiesenen Betreuern zusammen, um die oben ausführlich erläuterten acht Phasen des Kurses zu durchlaufen. Forschungskandidaten müssen eine Abschlussarbeit verfassen, die eindeutig die Kompetenz im Fachgebiet auf fortgeschrittenem Niveau nachweist und zu neuem Wissen beiträgt. Der Umfang einer Abschlussarbeit beträgt etwa 100.000 Wörter. Am Ende jedes Semesters müssen der Forscher und seine Betreuer jeweils einen Fortschrittsbericht beim SMC-Promotionsausschuss einreichen. Wenn die Betreuer davon überzeugt sind, dass die Arbeit zur Prüfung bereit ist, wird die Arbeit einem ernannten Prüfungsausschuss vorgelegt. Nach der Prüfung kann der Vorsitzende die mündliche Disputation genehmigen oder eine erneute Vorlage mit Korrekturen verlangen. Bei dieser Promotion handelt es sich um ein 6-jähriges Teilzeitprogramm. Um den Abschluss des Studiums innerhalb von 8 Jahren zu ermöglichen, kann der SMC-Doktorandenausschuss eine Verlängerung um bis zu zwei Jahre gewähren. In Ausnahmefällen und vorbehaltlich der Genehmigung kann die Abschlussarbeit auch in 4 Jahren eingereicht werden.

PhD Doktorat Studiengebühren

Tuition can be settled as per the following optional payment plans:

Option 1: jährliche Raten

• Jahr 1: 8,000 Euro
• Jahr 2: 8,000 Euro
• Jahr 3: 8,000 Euro
• Jahr 4: 8,000 Euro

Total: 32,000 Euro

Option 2: Vorrauszahlung

• 26,000 Euro

Zusätzliche Kosten können nach 6 Jahren Studienzeit anfallen.

PhD Doktorat Zulassungskriterien

Phd doktorat zulassungsprozess.

Studierende werden zunächst als MPhil Studenten registriert. Der Studiengang wird nach mindestens 24 Monaten Teilzeitstudium in den PhD-Status hochgestuft, sobald der Kandidat das Transfergespräch besteht (siehe Programmstruktur oben). Eine Übertragung ist zulässig, wenn eindeutig nachgewiesen wird, dass der Student Fortschritte in seiner Arbeit gemacht hat (Phase 5). Um die Zulassung zu beantragen, befolgen Sie bitte die folgenden Schritte.

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Co znamená zkratka Ph.D a jak tento akademický titul získat?

Adéla Lišková

26. 11. 2017

Co je to Ph.D.

Zkratka Ph.D. pochází z latinského philosophiae doctor , tedy doktor filozofie. Jedná se o mezinárodně uznávaný akademický titul značící první vědeckou hodnost. Tento titul se uvádí za jménem a pojí se s oslovením doktor , respektive doktorka .

O titulu Ph.D. se obvykle mluví jako o doktorátu . Odlišuje se od malého doktorátu , reprezentovaného například tituly PhDr. , JUDr . či MUDr. V Evropě lze získat také jistou nadnárodní verzi – Evropský doktorát ( Doctor Europaeus ).

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Doktor filozofie

Ph.D. samozřejmě mohou získat i absolventi jiného studia než filozofické. Tato podle názvu poněkud zmatečná hodnost vznikla ve středověku, kdy byly za hlavní vědní obory považovány teologie, právo a medicína. Ostatní, méně významné oblasti se pak řadily pod filozofii.

Tento nevýznamný zbytek se však postupem času rozvinul do rozličného množství humanitních, přírodovědných a pedagogických disciplín. Hodnost doktor filosofie však zůstal stejný pro všechny. A tak dnes Ph.D. může získat přírodovědec, ekonom nebo třeba sociolog.

Jak získat Ph.D.

V České republice je potřeba, stejně jako u malého doktorátu, nejprve úspěšně ukončit magisterské studium. Pak student může nastoupit na doktorský program studia a stává se z něj doktorand. Studium se pak od magisterského studia zásadně liší – doktorand dostane svého školitele, pod jehož vedením provádí výzkum vymezeného vědeckého úkolu.

Na základě svého výzkumu doktorand zpracovává tzv. disertační práci, jejíž výsledky musí obhájit před odbornou komisí. Následně pak skládá státní doktorskou zkoušku. Dílčí povinnosti v průběhu doktorského studia pak stanovuje příslušná vzdělávací instituce, jedná se například o vedení výuky některých seminářů, závěrečných prací či vlastní vědeckou publikační činnost.

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Uplatnění doktora

Získání titulu Ph.D. otevírá pracovní možnosti především v akademické sféře. Většinou se tedy na doktorské studium hlásí lidé, kteří chtějí svou kariéru budovat na univerzitě. Absolventi však mohou najít uplatnění i v soukromé sféře – například v průmyslovém výzkumu.

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