Overview

Features

The doctorate is possible as part of a graduate program or in the form of an individual doctorate.

All Natural Sciences doctoral students at University of Cologne become members of the department's graduate school or can become members of the graduate school for teacher education.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Natural Sciences

Physics and Astronomy

Chemistry

Biological Sciences

Geosciences

Mathematics / Computer Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Köln, Germany

Disciplines

Natural Sciences View 8 other PhDs in Natural Sciences 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

The doctoral project must first be registered and approved at the faculty before you can enroll as a doctoral student.

The doctoral office in the dean's office of the faculty provides advice on formal aspects of the doctoral project. Subject-specific questions should be clarified with the department’s graduate school and the supervisor. The doctoral office and the graduate schools as well as the Albertus Magnus Center (AMC) work closely together.

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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

The University of Cologne does not charge any tuition fees. Students pay only a semester fee of 335.65 EUR.

Living costs

Köln

Germany

831 - 1291 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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