Overview

Pursue excellence in the realm of Medicine at Justus Liebig University Giessen, where our medical doctoral program stands as a beacon of innovation and discovery. Immerse yourself in a comprehensive curriculum, harness state-of-the-art medical facilities, and engage in impactful research. Join a community of medical scholars dedicated to advancing healthcare within the dynamic academic milieu of JLU Giessen.

Multidisciplinary research projects are offered in areas of Physiology and Vascular Biology, Molecular Veterinary Medicine, Medicine of the Lung, Immunology, Neurology and Psychiatry, Genetics and a variety of additional topics. Their common denominator is their academic excellence and their opportunities for pursuing a career in veterinary medicine and medicine.

Key Features

Rigorous Medical Curriculum
Cutting-Edge Research Facilities
Interdisciplinary Approach
Symposia with Top International Scientists
Regular International Training Visits
Complementary Skills Training

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Clinical Medicine
Biomedical Sciences
Nutrition and Metabolism
Infection and Immunology
Heart, Lung and Blood Vessels
Protein and Nucleic Acid Interactions
Neurosciences
Reproduction in Man and Animals
Bioresources and Biotechnology
Molecular Interactions at Natural Interfaces
Ecology and Global Change
Clinical Sciences

Work on the thesis is embedded into a comprehensive three-year curriculum:

Compulsory courses are those in which the individual projects are discussed. These courses support the transfer of knowledge at a theoretical and methodological level and foster interdisciplinary communication.

Elective courses are designed to deepen knowledge in any of the main topic areas of the program, from basic techniques to cutting-edge developments.

Optional courses comprise research-oriented special events or workshops, as well as special courses for the improvement of foreign language proficiency and practical knowledge.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gießen, Germany

Disciplines

Medicine View 25 other PhDs in Medicine 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.

Other requirements

General requirements

Certified Copies of School-Leaving Certificate and Medical Degree
Academic Transcript (in English or German)
Comprehensive CV
Letter of Consent from JLU Giessen Supervisor or Admission Letter from the Medical Doctoral Program

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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

As a public university, JLU Giessen does not charge tuition fees.

Living costs

Gießen

Germany

630 - 1000 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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