Overview

About the programme

The SEPT PhD program at Leipzig University relies on an interdisciplinary approach: it will give all participants the opportunity to become acquainted with various scholarly cultures through research activities conducted by international faculty and through research trips to partner institutions. PhD students will be given access to work facilities and computers - contingent on available funding - at the SEPT center.

PhD students, who wish to do so, may also take advantage of opportunities to teach and gain experience in academic management. Forums for the presentation of ongoing student research include doctoral student discussion groups and the Program's research seminars.

Programme Structure

The PhD students are able to conduct their research project in our two main research fields:

International Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems
Innovation Systems and University Business Linkages

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration Entrepreneurship Innovation Management

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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)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A university degree, at least Master level, from a reputable university
Broad knowledge of economic issues
Good knowledge of English (German skills are recommended but not mandatory)
A comprehensive research proposal (as the detailed plan of your doctoral thesis)
Curriculum vitae
Certificates (officially authenticated copies, an officially authenticated translation into English or German, if applicable, accompanied by an explanation of the grading system)
All university diplomas and degree certificates indication the final grades
Language certificates, giving evidence of the applicant's level of proficiency in English and German
Record of professional employment/practical work experience
Letter of recommendation
Letter of confirmation of scholarship-donor if applicable or the status of the application's procedure (i.e. copy of a letter of application)

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Students pay a semester fee (EUR 253,50)

Living costs for Leipzig

720 - 1047 EUR /month

Living costs

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