Overview

Features

Besides taking part in the obligatory and elective training, Science and Technology doctoral candidates at the University of Würzburg are expected to attend at least two international conferences / workshops with a contribution of their own (talk, poster presentation) until graduation.

Graduation also requires substantial contribution of the doctoral candidate – at least co-authorship – to at least one publication in a peer-reviewed international journal.

Programme Structure

Structure:

Group seminar / literature seminar
Program seminar (such as seminar of DFG Graduate Training Group, colloquia, lecture series etc.)
Retreats / Summer School
Methods courses
Periods of research abroad in a collaborating laboratory
Special lectures
Transferable skills courses such as academic communication, Good Scientific Practice, entrepreneurship, patent law
Involvement in teaching

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Würzburg, Germany

Disciplines

Natural Sciences General Engineering & Technology View 9 other PhDs in Natural Sciences 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

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72

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A successful, qualifying degree from an officially-recognized university (decision by the doctoral committee)
Confirmation from a professor who is willing to supervise the research and who will either propose a topic or accept a topic proposed by you
Letter of acceptance from the doctoral committee
Proof of German proficiency when deemed necessary by the respective doctoral PhD regulations

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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 at the University of Würzburg, but students have to pay a semester contribution (€180).

Living costs

Würzburg

Germany

730 - 1100 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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