Overview

Aims

The aims of the Graduate School of Life Sciences at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) are to strengthen structured doctoral training at the FAU, to create uniform minimum standards in doctoral training in the life sciences and to provide existing and future structured training opportunities.

Programme Structure

The structure of the programme includes:

Skill courses (scientific writing, communication, etc.)
Practical courses for training in laboratory methods
Attendance of lectures and seminars (in consultation with the Supervision Committee)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Medicine Natural Sciences View 36 other PhDs in Biology in Germany

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to a doctorate, you must usually prove that you have successfully completed a Master’s degree programme in the relevant subject area that is equivalent to a Master’s degree programme from a German university.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.

FAU does not have tuition fees. However, all students must pay a semester fee (67 EUR).

Living costs for Erlangen

730 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.