Overview

The Transformations in European Societies doctoral program from Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich focuses on the impact of these transformations in Europe, but also places them in a global context.

Features

The doctoral program is a joint project of institutes with a focus on cultural studies and anthropology at universities in Basel, Graz, Londonderry (University of Ulster, Magee Campus), Copenhagen, Munich (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität), Murcia and Tel Aviv.

Within the framework of the program, doctoral candidates are integrated into a network of young academics and established researchers, providing a forum for intensive academic discussion and allowing the doctoral candidates to develop international contacts.

Programme Structure

Research Areas

Societies and social spaces change constantly, and certainly not just since people have started talking about globalization.

This means that profound cultural transformations are a constant throughout history.

Historical and contemporary processes and phenomena linked to these transformations lie at the heart of the research agenda of our doctoral program, which deals with European societies even though the transformations occur in global contexts.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

München, Germany

Disciplines

European 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A cover letter describing their education and academic background and how their research interests relate to the research areas of the doctoral program

A detailed CV

A research proposal outlining their doctoral project, including information on research questions and the theoretical and methodological approaches to be used; a survey of the current state of literature and research in their chosen area; and a timetable for completion (not more than five pages in total)

Degree transcripts, evidence of internships and time spent studying abroad

Evidence of foreign language skills (e.g., TOEFL)

One reference written by an academic teacher

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for doctoral studies, only a semester fee of 152,30 €.

Living costs

München

Germany

1078 - 1689 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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