Overview

Close collaborations are established with the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, the University of Technology in Sydney (Australia), Edith-Cowan University in Perth (Australia), the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre (Norway) and the University of Basle (Switzerland).

Features

The University of Technology Sydney and Saarland University further agreed on a shared Science and Health in Football PhD program offering the possibility for a double degree from both Universities.

The progam aims at improving the scientific approach to football, in particular at evaluating its potential health benefits and at further developing training standards and performance diagnosis for elite football players.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Each PhD student works on a specific research project and is jointly supervised by two supervisors.

A multidisciplinary study schedule, including courses on the theoretical background of the research topics, practical work in performance diagnosis, teaching and transferable skills courses complements the program.

The Institute of Sports and Preventive Medicine at the Saarland University is the main research and teaching environment.

It is a licensed FIFA (Féderation International of Football Association) Medical Centre of Excellence and a Medical Examination Centre of the German Olympics Sports Federation (DOSB).

Due to activites with highly trained football players and the long-term extensive cooperation with the German Football Federation (DFB) it offers a profound expertise in football science and medical care for athletes and patients.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saarbrücken, Germany

Disciplines

Sports 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.

Other requirements

General requirements

In order to be considered as an applicant for the program, candidates must have completed (or be in the process of completing) a Master´s degree or equivalent degree including a thesis in a field related to medicine, sports science, exercise physiology, human biology or neighbouring fields. In rare occasions, applications from excellent candidates with only a Bachelor degree may also be considered for the program.

Proof of proficiency in English for non-native speakers

Research proposal

Proof of funding

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Saarbrücken

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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