28 PhD programmes offered by the university

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. 

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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. 

This research in Geoscience from University of Göttingen, focus examines geological, mineralogical, crystallographic and biological processes in the formation of minerals and rocks. Interactions at different geological and biological interfaces are investigated. 

The PhD programme "Geography" from University of Göttingen, is based on a research focus on "Resource Analysis and Assessment of the Geosphere" in the context of geographical research on human-environment relations.

The international programme on Wood Biology and Technology offered at The University of Göttingen, is a three year study which leads to a Doctoral degree. The intensive, research oriented Ph.D. programme is taught by internationally respected scientists.

The Centre for Statistics offers an international and interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Applied Statistics and Empirical Methods at the University of Göttingen.

Students deepen and broaden their scientific knowledge in forest sciences and forest ecology on this Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology programme offered at The University of Göttingen. 

The PhD programme „Molecular Sciences and Biotechnology in Crop Production“ forms part of the "University of Göttingeny School of Science (GAUSS)” graduate school.

After a three-year doctoral program in Neurosciences at University of Göttingen, the title Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Dr. rer. nat. respectively can be earned. 

The excellent biological, ecosystemic, environmental and mathematical research in Göttingen requires the establishment of a corresponding integrated Master and PhD Programme for Environmental Informatics - PEI programme from University of Göttingen, in environmental informatics, from which important innovative scientific impulses and contributions can be expected.

The doctoral program "Systems Neuroscience" is a member of the Göttingen Graduate Center for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB), offered at The University of Göttingen. 

The graduate program "Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience" is a member of the Göttingen Graduate Center for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB), offered at The University of Göttingen. 

Modern developments in sustainable catalytic chemistry form the focus of the "Catalysis for Sustainable Synthesis" doctoral programme at the University of Göttingen and the Technical University Braunschweig. 

The doctoral program Genes in Development, Disease and Evolution at the University of Göttingen is a member of the Göttingen Graduate Center for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB). 

The PhD-Program “Agricultural Economics” (J-PPAE) is jointly offered by the Georg-August-University of Göttingen (Germany) and Universidad de Talca (Chile).