Overview

The Graduate School of Oriental and Asian Studies at the University of Bonn combines the broad regional and thematic scope of the University of Bonn's Oriental and Asian based social sciences and humanities.

Features

The doctoral students are incorporated into the Graduate School's framework of a structured doctoral program, that will lead to a completion of their Ph.D. within four years.

The curriculum encourages their theoretical, methodological, and occupational competencies and prepares them for a competent participation in the international research community. As a rule, research and field studies abroad are integrated into the second or third year of the graduate program.

A special emphasis is laid on the intensive support of the individual doctoral projects by the advisor (from the field of subject) and as well from discussions and research colloquia that are offered by the graduate school.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Preparation and Financing of Field Work and Archival Studies in an Asian Destination
Exotic Souvenirs of the German Aristocracy in the 19th Century – the China Collection of Count Carl Von Görtz in the Hohhaus Museum in Lauterbach
Asian Studies at the University of Bonn: History and Development
Language Matters: Conceptual History, Hermeneutics of Translation, and Sociolinguistics
Chinese Porcelain - a Journey Through Styles and Periods
Digital Humanities
Potentials and Dilemmas of Comparative Research: Categorial Issues, Cross-cultural and Economic Perspectives
Employing Visual Sources and Material Culture in Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bonn, Germany

Disciplines

Asian studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The application package must include following documents:

a completed Application Form
an outline of the proposed doctoral project
a curriculum vitae
two letters of recommendation
copies of all degrees received
a copy of the B.A. or M.A. thesis (or an equivalent final paper)
evidence of proficiency in the major source or field language relevant to source analysis or the dissertation project
proof of proficiency in German or English

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No tuition fees, but students must pay a semester fee (345€).

Living costs

Bonn

Germany

865 - 1281 EUR / month

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

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Language

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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