Key information

Duration

Full-time
36 months
6 semesters

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting October 2026
Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL iBT: 80

Credits

20 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göttingen, Germany

Disciplines

Biology
Ecology

Overview

The doctoral studies programme in Biological Diversity and Ecology from University of Göttingen leads to a Ph.D. or a doctorate.

Career

The graduates of the doctoral studies programme will become the next generation of scientists at scientific institutes of research and teaching, such as universities, Max Planck Institutes, as well as regional and national laboratories and centres of research.
Furthermore, they can work in executive positions with the administration and agencies concerned with the environment or nature conservation, as well as with national and international organisations in the areas of conservation or agronomy/forestry.

Programme Structure

Research

The central object of the doctoral studies programme is the production of a dissertation.
Interdisciplinary or subject-related activities (courses, colloquiums, etc.)
Main areas of study and research with the 19 professorships associated with the Göttingen Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Required

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 80

Other requirements

General requirements

A university degree is a general prerequisite to qualify for admission to doctoral studies. Usually, a final grade point average of at least 2.5 on the German grading scale (which equals good or B+) or an examination graded "cum laude" is required.
If you earned your degree abroad, the PhD Commission of the faculty will decide on its recognition. The Commission will also check whether other proof of academic qualifications is required to meet the admission requirements for the doctoral procedure.
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Tuition Fees

International tuition fees: Free

EU/EEA tuition fees: Free

Semester fee: 466 Euro

Living costs

Göttingen, Germany: 1,177-1,773 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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