22 PhD programmes offered by the university

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.

The Heidelberg Graduate School for Physics from Heidelberg University offers a doctoral programme for students that culminates in the degree "Dr. rer. nat.". In order to enter this programme, the usual requirement is that students must have obtained the minimum of a Master´s degree in Physics or equivalent.

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.

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.

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.

Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research PhD students at Heidelberg University conduct research at the forefront of basic, computational, epidemiological and translational cancer research.

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.

The research at the Semantic Processing programme from Heidelberg University focuses on developing new models of semantic processing using statistical and corpus-based methods. 

The Graduate School of Mathematical and Computational Methods for the Sciences at Heidelberg University is the only graduate school in Germany to focus on the complex topic of Scientific Computing.

The Centre for Molecular Biology at Heidelberg University is a center for research and higher education in molecular biology and biomedicine.

The major aim of this Pathology program at Heidelberg University is to provide a scientific environment that allows the student to critically discuss their project with other scientists.

The main goal of the doctoral programme in Neurosciences offered by the Interdisciplinary Center for Neurosciences at Heidelberg University is to promote the quality of science performed by its members, boost collaboration, provide joint service units, and contribute to the integration of basic and clinical neurosciences. 

The Faculty of Theology at the Heidelberg University offers the option of a structured Theology doctoral program towards a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

The Faculty and several affiliated institutes and their research facilities have developed a multifaceted Ph.D. Program, which allows for modern and highly sophisticated training and education of our Ph.D. students. Join this Biosciences program at Heidelberg University.

The research at the Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology program from Heidelberg University integrates experimental approaches of chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, pharmacology, bioinformatics, and pharmaceutics. 

Quantum Dynamics in Physics, Chemistry and Biology graduate students at Heidelberg University are trained in all aspects of quantum dynamics with special emphasis on the transition from simple to complex systems.

Heidelberg University offers highly qualified graduates the opportunity to do their doctorate in the field of Digital Law as part of a doctoral research group.

The American Studies program at the Heidelberg University supports students with acquiring the skills to conduct independent scholarly research in the fields of American history, politics, literature and culture, geography, and religion.

The Graduate Programme for Transcultural Studies (GPTS) from The Heidelberg University is a three-year, structured doctoral programme that is taught in English. Each doctoral student will be assigned two mentors/advisors. Half of the scholarships are reserved for students from Asia.

The Heidelberg Graduate School for the Humanities and Social Sciences is a central academic institute for doctoral candidates in the humanities, law and social sciences, who regard the exchange with academics from other disciplines as an important part of their own research. It is offered at Heidelberg University.