Overview

By completing a Medicine doctorate at RWTH Aachen University, candidates demonstrate their ability to perform original, independent research.

Features

As part of the doctorate, the candidate writes a dissertation which provides a distinct contribution to knowledge in the candidate's principal field of study. Moreover, they have to prove their expertise in an oral exam.

The Faculty awards the doctoral degree upon successful completion of the doctoral studies process.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aachen, Germany

Disciplines

Medicine View 25 other PhDs in Medicine 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

PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Officially certified copies can only be issued by offices and notaries.

Notarizations are not accepted from hospitals, insurance companies, banks, savings banks, schools, or parish offices.

If you completed your studies abroad and do not have a German medical license, please submit the certificate of equivalence from the International Office together with your certificates.

Please note that you must first submit a request to have your admissions prerequisites reviewed if you do not have a German medical license.

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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. All students need to pay a student body and social contribution fee.

Living costs

Aachen

Germany

813 - 1131 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Aachen

Funding

Scholarships Information

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