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338 PhD programmes in Germany

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Matter to Life (PhD Phase)

In the 3-years Matter to Life (PhD Phase) programme delivered by Max Planck School Matter to Life , you will pursue interdisciplinary research at one of the MtL Fellow laboratories, which are distributed all over Germany.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree

Doctoral Program

The KLU PhD program prepares PhD candidates to become independent researchers. The Doctoral Program is offered at Kühne Logistics University (KLU).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available

Medical Sciences

The Medical Sciences course from European University Cyprus (EUC) provides advanced training in the primary areas of Basic Science, Clinical and Translational Science and Medical Education. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$16,213/yr
University of Würzburg4,5(11)
Würzburg, Germany Top 3.3% in Worldwide

Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS)

The Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS) at University of Würzburg provides doctoral researchers with structured doctoral training. In return, the doctoral researcher has to meet additional requirements in order to successfully compete our graduate program. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Ruhr University Bochum3,8(21)
Bochum, Germany Top 4.2% in Worldwide

International Development Studies

The International Development Studies programme from Ruhr University Bochum builds on three fundamental pillars: It is a structured PhD programme with a strong interdisciplinary and international focus.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Göttingen4,2(24)
Göttingen, Germany Top 2.3% in Worldwide

Physics of Biological and Complex Systems

The GGNB doctoral program Physics of Biological and Complex Systems is a member of the Göttingen Graduate Center for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB). It is conducted jointly by the University of Göttingen, the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, and the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Göttingen4,2(24)
Göttingen, Germany Top 2.3% in Worldwide

Sensory and Motor Neuroscience

The doctoral program "Sensory and Motor Neuroscience" is a member of the Göttingen Graduate Center for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB). It is hosted by the University of Göttingen, the Max Planck Institute for Self-Organization and Dynamics, and the German Primate Center.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Göttingen4,2(24)
Göttingen, Germany Top 2.3% in Worldwide

Biological Diversity and Ecology

The doctoral studies programme in Biological Diversity and Ecology from University of Göttingen, qualifies for scientific work in the areas of biodiversity and ecology in university and non-university research institutes.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Göttingen4,2(24)
Göttingen, Germany Top 2.3% in Worldwide

Biomolecules: Structure-Function-Dynamics

The doctoral program "Biomolecules: Structure-Function-Dynamics" from the University of Göttingen,  is a member of the Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Göttingen4,2(24)
Göttingen, Germany Top 2.3% in Worldwide

Behavior and Cognition

The focus of this PhD Degree in Behavior and Cognition from University of Göttingen is on the foundations and the evolution of nonhuman and human primate behavior. Research projects are undertaken in the fields of psychology, anthropology and evolutionary biology, with an emphasis on comparative approaches. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Lübeck4,8(4)
Lübeck, Germany Top 14.6% in Worldwide

Computing in Medicine and Life Sciences

The mission of the Graduate School for Computing in Medicine and Life Sciences at University of Lübeck is to train outstanding doctoral students through a structured teaching and research programme within an interdisciplinary and international environment. The programme for doctoral education is characterized by professional supervision and a quality curriculum.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Bamberg4,3(8)
Bamberg, Germany

Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS)

The Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS) at University of Bamberg was established in 2010 to create an innovative working and learning environment for exceptionally qualified doctoral researchers.

Doctorate Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Göttingen4,2(24)
Göttingen, Germany Top 2.3% in Worldwide

Molecular Biology

This intensive programme in Molecular Biology from University of Göttingen leads graduates with a bachelor's degree to a Master of Science (M.Sc.) within 18 months. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Göttingen4,2(24)
Göttingen, Germany Top 2.3% in Worldwide

Mathematical Sciences

The spectrum of possible Ph.D research topics ranges from pure over applied mathematics to mathematical statistics. Ph.D projects may also be interdisciplinary, with close connections to other disciplines, such as mathematical physics or biophysics on the Mathematical Sciences programme from University of Göttingen.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Heidelberg University4,2(20)
Heidelberg, Germany Top 0.8% in Worldwide

Biochemistry

This Biochemistry PhD Program at the Heidelberg University offers an intense and detailed advisory assistance and supervision and a constant training in the field of biochemistry. It aims to broaden the horizons of the doctoral students and to prepare them for their later scientific career.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Heidelberg University4,2(20)
Heidelberg, Germany Top 0.8% in Worldwide

Mathematical Modeling for the Quantitative Biosciences

The Research Training Group (RTG) Mathematical Modeling for the Quantitative Biosciences (MMQB) offers a structured and comprehensive education in quantitative biology at the PhD level for the first time at Heidelberg University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Bonn4,4(117)
Bonn, Germany Top 1.6% in Worldwide

Aortic Disease

In a joint and multidisciplinary effort between the University of Bonn, the University of Cologne, and the University of Düsseldorf, the Aortic Disease research group investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms of aortic disease holistically.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
TU Dresden4,1(24)
Dresden, Germany Top 2.6% in Worldwide

Biophysics

Biophysics is an increasingly popular discipline that applies the approaches and methods of physics to unravel the underlying organizational principles of biological systems. This programme is offered at TU Dresden.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3½ yearsFree
RWTH Aachen University4,3(246)
Aachen, Germany Top 2% in Worldwide

Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine at the RWTH Aachen University has the authority to award doctoral degrees. The degrees awarded by the Faculty are doctor of medicine, Dr. med. for short or doctor of dentistry, Dr. med. dent. for short.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf4,1(12)
Düsseldorf, Germany Top 5.6% in Worldwide

Plant Ecological Genetics

The integrated graduate programme in Plant Ecological Genetics (GEcoGen) provides early-career researchers a training environment for developing scientific and professional expertise in both Molecular Biology and Ecology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree

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