MIN PhD Gateway
Requirements
Important prerequisites for doctoral studies
The key prerequisite is a completed university degree in a subject relevant to the doctoral subject (Diplom, Magister, or master’s degree; first Staatsexamen (state examination)) or a comparable degree from a university of applied sciences. The admission requirements are governed by the MIN Faculty’s doctoral degree regulations. Admission must be granted by the respective department. Students interested in completing a doctorate in a natural science at Universität Hamburg subject will first need to find a supervisor and identify a suitable research topic. If funding has not yet been secured, this must be clarified with the doctoral supervisor.
Language requirements
- Many research groups use English and German to communicate.
- The doctoral dissertation can be written in English or German.
- All forms and important information (e.g. the doctoral degree regulations) are available in both English and German.
- A language test is not required to register for doctoral studies.
Statement from a researcher confirming to supervise the doctoral work
To register for doctoral studies, confirmation of supervision must be obtained from a researcher employed in one of the following areas:
- at the MIN Faculty;
- from another faculty (e.g. Faculty of Medicine); or
- from a cooperating external research institution in Hamburg.
Advices on obtaining a visa
Prospective international doctoral researchers:
- can apply for admission to the doctoral procedure at an early stage, using the acceptance letter and enrollment at Universität Hamburg to apply for an entry visa.
- must apply for admission to doctoral studies at the latest at the start of their doctoral work (generally at the start of the scholarship or employment).
- Further information on applying for a visa is available from the Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt). Many graduate schools also support their students in the visa application process.
Do you have any questions?
Our academic tutors and the Buddy program for doctoral researchers offer individual advice for your first steps in Hamburg.
The graduate schools at the MIN Faculty can also answer all related questions and support you in planning your doctoral studies. Please contact your coordinator accordingly.