Doctoral
Undergraduate Education
Conducting a PhD is intellectually challenging and will allow you to independently explore a specific subject area in great depth. A doctorate is worthwhile if you are pursuing a career in academia as well as a career in fields centered on research and innovation. A doctorate can be earned through an individually supervised dissertation or in a structured doctoral program.
Doctoral
Studies
Conducting a PhD is intellectually challenging and will allow you to independently explore a specific subject area in great depth. A doctorate is worthwhile if you are pursuing a career in academia as well as a career in fields centered on research and innovation. A doctorate can be earned through an individually supervised dissertation or in a structured doctoral program.
The Campus OWL universities offer a broad range of doctoral programs in all fields taught in English that are popular among international PhD students. Doctoral programs at one of the universities of applied sciences are conducted in cooperation with a university.
Doing a Doctorate
There are many paths to a doctoral degree at German universities. You can choose between an individual doctorate or a doctorate within the scope of a structured program. At the OWL universities there are several international graduate programs and research training programs that offer an excellent environment for international junior scientists and researchers. The universities also offer mentoring, skills development and career advice for doctoral students. Explore the opportunities presented to doctoral candidates at the Campus OWL universities.
Funding
Germany offers a lot of funding opportunities for students and researchers. In addition to large organizations, such as the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), researchers and students are supported by foundations, as well as directly by the universities.
Please follow the link below to see an overview on how to finance your PhD in Germany.