Science and Technology

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

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 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

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

• International (Applies to you, Non-residents): Free
• EU/EEA (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: 1,175-1,770 AUD / month

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