Overview

The Graduate Centre, as the university's point of contact for general and interdisciplinary questions relating to doctoral studies.

Features

Studies doctorate at the University of Passau, please first read the subject-specific doctoral regulations (FPromO) and the general doctoral regulations (APromO) carefully and familiarise yourself with the admission requirements and the legal framework of the procedure.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

German Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

The topic, the search for a supervisor, the time schedule as well as the financing can be organized independently.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Passau, Germany

Disciplines

German and Scandinavian studies

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of fulfilment of the admission requirements in accordance with § 4 (1) of the FPromO in the form of certified copies (degree certificate from a university with which admission is being sought; for foreign university degrees, including diploma supplement and transcript of records);

proof of prior education in the field of the doctoral programme in accordance with § 4 (3) of the FPromO;

a declaration in accordance with § 8 (2) sentence 1 no. 2 of the APromO;

the subject in which the doctoral programme is to be carried out (see appendix to the supervision agreement);

a supervision agreement in triplicate;

the appendix to the supervision agreement in triplicate;

a curriculum vitae in German or English with a description of your academic career;

in justified cases, proof of German or English language skills;

the information specified in Art. 64 (3) BayHschG (survey form).

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

At the start of each semester, you will also have to pay a semester contribution.

Living costs

Passau

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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