Info for PhD Students

The German doctorate enjoys an outstanding reputation in all disciplines. In Germany some 25,000 graduates successfully complete the doctoral process every year – far more than in any other European country. In Germany there are different ways of doing a PhD: Individual doctorate or structured PhD programmes.

Why to do your PhD in Germany?

Why to do your PhD in Germany?

As a nation with a long cultural and scientific tradition, Germany offers exceptional infrastructure for your research work. More Why to do your PhD in Germany?

Find Your PhD Position

Find Your PhD Position

Germany offers a wide range of different doctoral opportunities. Search now and find your PhD position in Germany! More Find Your PhD Position

Individual Doctorate

Individual Doctorate

The traditional individual path to a doctorate remains the most common in Germany. Here, a professor supervises a doctoral student, who works on his subject in consultation with the professor, but largely independently. More Individual Doctorate

Structured Programmes

Structured Programmes

In Germany, structured doctoral programmes are very similar to the PhD programmes in English-speaking countries, in which a team of supervisors look after a group of doctoral students. More Structured Programmes

Funding for PhD Students

Funding for PhD Students

Many German funding organizations support highly talented international PhD students. Organizations that provide scholarships for outstanding students usually also support them with seminars and opportunities to exchange views within an alumni network. More Funding for PhD Students

How to Finance Your PhD

How to Finance Your PhD

How can I fund my doctorate in Germany? Read more about employments at a university, scholarships and part-time jobs. More How to Finance Your PhD

Language/Requirements

Language/Requirements

The most important formal qualification for being able to do a doctorate in Germany is a very good higher education degree that is recognised in Germany. More Language/Requirements

Doctoral Examination

Doctoral Examination

The precondition for initiating the doctoral examination process is the submission of a written doctoral thesis. A thesis is expected to demonstrate the candidate’s ability to engage in profound independent academic research. More Doctoral Examination