Overview

The research-oriented program in Sensory and Motor Neuroscience from University of Göttingen is taught in English and open to students who hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in the biosciences, chemistry, physics, medicine, or related fields.

Features

Processing of sensory information and subsequent motor responses form the basis of our interaction with the outside world. Sensory and motor deficits are common and of immense sociocultural relevance.

Exploring the principles of peripheral and central sensory processing, motor programming and response requires a combination of anatomical, physiological and computational skills.

Moreover, a general understanding of sensory coding and its conversion into cognitive processes and motor action relies on integrating specialized sensory curriculum with a broad neuroscience training.

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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More details

We have no application deadlines and PhD projects in our center can start throughout the year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göttingen, Germany

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 15 other PhDs in Neuroscience in Germany

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's and Bachelor's certificates and transcripts
Statement by (prospective) supervisor (see here (pdf) for further information)
Doctoral student’s declaration (can be found in the application for admission form)
English proficiency certificates (min. level C1, i.e. IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 110),
short abstract of your PhD thesis (1/2 to 1 A4-page, not required for Physics of Biological and Complex Systems)
optionally: certificates of other relevant examinations (e.g. GRE, reference letters, if available)
If your documents are in a language other than German or English, you will need to include copies of an official translation (into German or English) as well.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Tuition for doctoral studies is fully subsidized by the government for international and domestic students. The administrative semester fee of approx. 300 EUR.

Living costs

Göttingen

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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