FAQ

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Frequently asked questions

In this section of our website you will find the most asked questions about doing your PhD, Postdoc or researching in Germany. If you don't find what you are looking for here, please contact us per e-mail, or through one of our social media channels.

General Questions

► How can I do a PhD in Germany?

► How can I find a PhD position in my field?

► What's the difference between an individual and a structured PhD?

Getting started

► What are the best universities in Germany?

► Where can I find graduate schools for international PhD students?

► Can I do my PhD online (aka 'long distance')?

► Can I do my PhD on a part-time basis?

Application and procedures

► What are the application procedures and requirements for a PhD in Germany?

► I have a master's degree from a foreign country, can I still be enrolled in a PhD programme in Germany?

► How can I prepare my PhD application?

► How should I plan my research stay in Germany?

► How can I find a supervisor for my PhD?

► What are my chances of getting into a PhD programme?

► What's the required German level for doing a PhD programme?

► What's the required English level for doing a PhD in Germany?

► Will a German PhD degree be recognised in my home country?

Finances

► How high is the tuition fee for a PhD in Germany?

► Do PhD students get paid in Germany?

Special cases

► Can I do a PhD at a university of applied sciences?

► Am I entitled to enrol in a PhD programme without a master's degree?

► Am I entitled to enrol in a PhD programme with master's degree from a German 'University of Applied Sciences' (Fachhochschule/ Hochschulen)?

► Do German universities offer M.phil degrees?

► As a refugee, can you help me obtain my higher education degree?

► Is there an age limit to start a PhD in Germay?