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342 PhD programmes in Germany

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

Integrated Graduate School Solvation Science
The Integrated Graduate School Solvation Science (iGSS) programme from the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV, Ruhr Explores Solvation, provides a strong support network for researchers of chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and engineering to investigate the key roles solvents play in phenomena from protein reactions in cells, sustainable reuse of CO2, drug manufacturing and design to the origin of life.
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.
Bioinformatics
This doctoral Bioinformatics programme from Bielefeld University is dedicated to leading research in bioinformatics.
Doctor of Philosophy
ESMT Berlin's Doctor of Philosophy program is an exemplary doctoral program offered by the prestigious European School of Management and Technology.
Business Administration
The School of International Business and Entrepreneurship (SIBE)'s Business Administration doctoral program stands as a pinnacle of academic pursuit in the field of business administration.
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.
Biology
Embark on a journey of biological exploration at Philip University in Marburg, distinguished for its doctoral program in Biology. This program stands as a testament to the institution's dedication to advancing knowledge in the life sciences.
People with Dementia in Acute-Care Hospitals
The goal of this People with Dementia in Acute-Care Hospitals program at Heidelberg University is characterized by a high quality of research, practical relevance of patient-centered dissertation topics, and by a vibrant intellectual environment which includes multidisciplinary collaboration projects with various faculties and departments.
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.
Empatho-Kinaesthetic Sensory Systems
The Empatho-Kinaesthetic Sensory Systems research programme at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) aims to open up completely new “digital” and patient-centered diagnosis and therapeutic options in medicine and psychology.
Employment Research
GradAB is the joint doctoral programme in labour market research of the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and the School of Business, Economics and Society of the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU).
Semantics, Reasoning and Coordination Technologies
The scientific purpose of the Semantics, Reasoning and Coordination Technologies graduate school at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is to explore the synergy between the research domains of Web Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Renewable Energy
At the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, we offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Renewable Energy.
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.
Catalysis at Liquid Interfaces
The Catalysis at Liquid Interfaces research group at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) aims to explore the highly dynamic, anisotropic environment of liquid interfaces to create, tailor and stabilise catalytically active sites with unique reactivity and performance.
Exploring Brain Mechanics
The Exploring Brain Mechanics research group at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) aims to exploit mechanics-based approaches to advance understanding of CNS function and, as a long-term vision, to provide the foundation for future improvement of diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.
Organismal Studies
The Centre for Organismal Studies at Heidelberg University offers attractive opportunities for PhD work with excellent training and research in organismal, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, developmental and evolutionary biology.
Molecular Virology
Modern Molecular Virology emerged as a novel discipline that integrates classical virology, cell biology, biochemistry and molecular biology. This program is offered at Heidelberg University.
Law
The Faculty of Law's Graduate School at the University of Bonn supports doctorate students writing their Thesis for the legal doctorate (S.J.D. equivalent).