Overview

The aim of the Practices of Pre-modern Cultures, Global Perspectives and Future Concepts program at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich is to compare concepts and practices of philological work on a global scale in order to discover intercultural commonalities and differences between various pre-modern written cultures. The program follows the principle of no philology without a literary and cultural studies perspective.

Features

In the sense of a further development of philology, the new technological possibilities in the field of digital humanities will also be used and new research horizons will be opened.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The International Doctorate Programme, Practices of pre-modern cultures, global perspectives and future concepts, strives to offer a best-practice model of postgraduate education.

This includes a balanced curriculum and innovative teaching methods, as well as the strong involvement of all those participating in the programme, including advisors, international collaborative partners and doctoral candidates.

The curriculum aims to pair an offering of relevant courses for participants with the required freedom necessary for the planning, development and completion of dissertations.

The doctoral period is accordingly structured by a study programme, which includes an input and output phase (at most four semesters each) and can be adjusted to the varying needs of each student.

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

Area & Cultural Studies View 8 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies 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

All higher education / university certificates and diplomas, final examination certificates and all transcripts of records

Registration and certificates of studies previously undertaken at any other German university

Letter of acceptance to doctoral studies from the respective doctoral committee

Confirmation from the professor who will supervise your studies

Updated CV

Marriage certificate / official proof of change of name (if applicable)

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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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