PhD in Germany

The German doctorate enjoys an outstanding reputation. Germany’s universities, research institutions and companies welcome international researchers and offer excellent opportunities for doctoral students. Structured PhD programmes, for example, often have a strong international orientation with English as the team language.

Almost 28,000 graduate students complete a doctorate in Germany every year – far more than in any other member state of the European Union. Every year, roughly 5,800 international scholars are awarded a doctoral degree by a German university.

steps on your way to doing your PhD in Germany

Not sure where to start? The PhD Pathfinder is a tool that helps you find your way through the German PhD landscape.

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