Information on PhD. Programs
On this page, you will find detailed information regarding the University of Bonn's PhD. Programs
Are you planning to start your doctorate thesis at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn?
General information on doctorate thesis in Germany:
- German Academic Exchange Service
- Studying in Germany
Your way to a Doctorate Degree at the University of Bonn
If you are planning to earn your doctorate thesis at the University of Bonn, it is vital that you first get in touch with the Faculty/PhD. Office, as doctorate program prerequisites greatly differ from faculty to faculty. The faculty is responsible for granting acceptance to a doctorate. It is also important that you find a professor to supervise your doctorate thesis before you begin the regular admission procedure.
Please be aware that if you would like to join a Graduate School (a structured doctorate program) the application process may be different! Please contact the administration of your desired Graduate School regarding the entrance requirements!
After receiving an acceptance letter from the faculty or the Graduate School, you may enroll at the University of Bonn.
- You can find contact persons and further information regarding doctorate studies in Bonn on the Bonn Graduate Center's Portal for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers
- On the homepage of the Studierendensekretariat (Registrar´s Office) - which is responsible for the enrollment process - you will find the application form and the "Promotionsbestätigung bei ausländischen Hochschulabschlüssen" (~confirmation of your doctorate by the faculty), which must be submitted at the Studierendensekretariat upon enrollment - for download see "Formulare: Einschreibung/Application Form Enrollment and "Promotion/Promotionsbestätigung bei ausländischen Hochschulabschlüssen".
- If you would like to stay and get enrolled only for 1-2 semesters at the University of Bonn you can apply for the visiting student status. Please ask for further information at [Email protection active, please enable JavaScript.] or [Email protection active, please enable JavaScript.].
- Regarding the "Cotutelle Verfahren" please contact the Dean's Office or the PhD. office at the designated faculty.
- Information on scholarships, grants, and loans are available on the DAAD Scholarship Database. Alternatively, visit the websites of several foundations linked in our Scholarship oberview.
Still have questions?
Have a look at our list of the most frequently asked questions - FAQ !
The University of Bonn attaches great importance to research. In numerous faculties, you will find Sonderforschungsbereiche (Special Research Departments) and Graduiertenkollegs (Doctoral Colleges), which both deal with highly specialized research topics. Here, you can see an overview of the wide range of research opportunities, their individual entry requirements, and further information about researching at the University of Bonn.
