Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026
Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Würzburg, Germany
Disciplines
- Natural Sciences
- Microbiology
- Ecology
Overview
The Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS) is offered at University of Würzburg.
The mandatory Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS) at University of Würzburg elements of the core training program are:
- Annual Progress Reports (Start-up meeting ~3 months after start of PhD project, at least 3 annual progress meetings) documenting meetings between the doctoral researcher and her/his thesis committee. An annual meeting is required for each year of experimental work.
- Research Seminars (Lab Meeting, Literature Seminar & Jour Fixe) - these are organized by the lab the doctoral researcher joins as well as the research training group
- Retreat or Summer School; annually; Retreat: “period of group withdrawal under supervision”; Summer School: “academic session for remedial or supplementary study”. Organized by the research group, the graduate training group or the doctoral researchers
- International Meetings/Symposia; in total ≥ 3 with active scientific contribution, for example presenting a poster or holding a talk (local events with international participation and in English language are creditable)
- At least one Scientific First Author Publication (shared first authorship is also accepted) in a peer-reviewed international journal. Only "Research Articles" publishing original results are eligible (no reviews, opinion pieces etc.). If questions arise regarding this regulation, please contact the GSLS office.
- One Elective Activity per semester enrolled (six for a three year PhD project).
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The GSLS especially recommends the general lecture of the FOKUS Master Life Sciences course, which provides a great overview of the research community in Würzburg.
- The GSLS also organizes the lecture series Clinical Medicine for doctoral researchers, MD students, MSc students and students of the course Biomedicine. In this series, lecturers present their research in the border zone between basic life science research and clinical applications. This lecture series is only held in summer semesters.
- There are also established lecture series like the BZ-Kolloquium or the Mikrobiologisches Kolloquium, which present invited speakers on interesting and varied topics. If you are looking for food for thought or simply to expand your scientific horizon you should check out these events.
Admission requirements
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
- A successful, qualifying degree from an officially-recognized university (decision by the doctoral committee)
- Confirmation from a professor (known in Germany as „Doktorvater“ or „Doktormutter“)* 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
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): Free
- EU/EEA (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
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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