Overview

HITEC Energy and Climate is a graduate school for doctoral candidates at the Forschungszentrum Juelich and its partner universities RWTH Aachen University, Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum, Universitaet zu Koeln, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, and Bergische Universitaet Wuppertal.

Overview

Its main objective is to foster interdisciplinary communication among PhD students working in the fields of energy and climate research and to enhance the PhD experience by providing additional scientific and professional qualifications and international exchanges that supplement the candidates’ research work.

Programme Structure

Research fields in the Institute of Energy and Climate Research:

Atmospheric research
Thermal energy conversion
Photovoltaics
Plasma physics
Nuclear waste management and reactor safety
Energy storage
Energy systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Düsseldorf, Germany

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology Environmental Sciences

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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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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates are expected to hold a Master's degree, a German “Diplom” or an equivalent degree at the start of their PhD project. The specifics of the degree and the required experience are specified for each project.
Degrees from countries outside the European Community are subject to a recognition procedure depending on the University chosen. The faculty may ask for additional qualifications to be completed in the early phase of the thesis work.

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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

social contribution fee: €321 per semester

Living costs

Düsseldorf

Germany

996 - 1318 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Düsseldorf

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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