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Take your research and career to the next level with a PhD. ESMT Berlin's structured PhD studies provide an intellectually stimulating and academically rigorous environment for you to make the most of your research. With our vibrant international community and focus on real-world impact, it's the ideal environment to progress your career. 

• Rigorous training in state-of-the-art methodology in preparation for your independent research.
• Access to ESMT’s world-class faculty and the Berlin science community.
• Close collaboration and supervision by ESMT professors.
• Successful applicants must have obtained a Master’s in Economics or Business Studies and have performed exceptionally well in their studies.
• Applicants from related fields (such as industrial engineering, statistics, or quantitative social sciences) may also fulfill the admission requirements if they have an interest in economics or business studies.
• ESMT’s PhD program addresses outstanding candidates with a strong desire to conduct their own research projects. Participation is free of charge.
• PhD positions will be offered alongside part-time Research Assistant employment. View current vacancies .
• ESMT offers support to cover the costs related to research, including conferences and overseas visits.
• Awarded degree: PhD or Dr. rer. oec.

PhD curriculum (180 ECTS)

• Methodological and research-oriented training in mandatory course work. 
• Selection of research area and supervisory support. 

60 ECTS from qualification courses, soft skill courses, and presentation of a scientific article.

• Own research, electives, and further development of soft skills and teaching. 
• Participation in seminars and conferences, presentation of dissertations.

120 ECTS for the dissertation and the defense colloquium.

An individual study plan, which determines the selection of courses to be taken, must be agreed upon in writing with the supervisor within two months after enrollment in the PhD Program and approved by the PhD Council.

The content of the required coursework should guarantee that ESMT PhD candidates obtain the necessary training to conduct research independently and at the highest levels. This typically requires the mastering of a broad set of research methods commonly applied in the area of management.

Integration into Berlin's scientific community

You can choose from a variety of PhD courses typically (but not only) offered by the  Berlin School of Economics (BSoE) . The courses are not limited to management science, allowing candidates to choose from topics in economics, machine learning, analytics, and data science.

ESMT is a founding member of the Berlin-wide structured doctoral BSoE PhD program which candidates can choose to enroll in as an alternative to the ESMT PhD program.

For candidates enrolled in the BSoE program, ESMT offers financial support through stipends and travel allowances. Applications for the BSoE program must be made directly via the Online Portal .

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Doctor of Business Administration

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Get the highest academic degree in management education. With the part-time Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), you get to apply your leadership skills to a real business case and take your company to the next level.

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Your Part-Time DBA Degree 

The DBA is a part-time degree programme designed for managers and executives who want to earn a professional doctoral degree and develop both their research skills and their career prospects .

As the programme structure is tailored to active professionals , you can apply your findings directly to the needs of your organisation , driving progress without sacrificing your studies or your work.   

The DBA is a partnership with LJMU, Liverpool John Moores University, UK, which also awards the DBA degree. The workshops take place in both Liverpool and Berlin .

The rest of the time, you will be mentored virtually and apply your insights to your company or an organisation of your choice . Thanks to the part-time approach, we offer you the opportunity to achieve the highest academic qualification while working full-time. The programme has been running very successfully at LJMU for ten years and will be available soon to SRH Berlin students. 

Why It’s Worth Getting a DBA

Upon completion of the Doctorate in Business Administration, you'll have a specialised repertoire of problem-solving and decision-making strategies that will take you to the next level of your career and will help your organisation save money and implement new innovative strategies through your research. 

By working closely with other senior professionals, you'll also expand your network with valuable contacts around the world. 

Companies benefit from the support of DBA candidates by developing and retaining talent and using knowledge as a competitive advantage. 

The advantages of the Doctorate of Business Administration at a glance:

• enables you to acquire a part-time doctorate
• enhances your professional and academic qualification
• strengthens the competitiveness and financial security of one's own company
• provides a solid foundation for further professional development or an important career step
• offers a large international network of managers and senior professionals

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Frequently asked questions

• What is a DBA? A Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is the highest academic management degree.  
• Is the DBA equivalent to a PhD in Germany and am I allowed to use the title "Dr." in Germany? Yes, the DBA is recognised as an equivalent degree programme. A DBA differs from other doctoral degrees as it focuses on the application of research in a real business environment, which is also a prerequisite for successful completion. Under the current regulations, the abbreviated form "Dr." may be used (without a subject-related addition and without a designation of origin).  
• How is the DBA programme structured? The DBA programme is unique in its design and structure as well as the intensive supervision of students. It lasts approximately four years, with a maximum duration of seven years. In the first three years, a total of four 5-day workshops are held in Liverpool and Berlin. Here, the research process is planned and the topics and methods to be implemented in the company are specified. In addition, students learn more about data collection and analysis, academic writing and take part in the colloquium. After the third year, there are no more workshops and students focus on completing their dissertation and prepare for the exam. Typically, students receive their DBA degree within four years.

Core modules

Research Planning

• To display a critical understanding of complex and specialised research knowledge and skills through the development of research proposals that demonstrate a) the potential for the creation of new knowledge at the forefront of their academic discipline or their area of professional practice b) the use of appropriate techniques/methodologies in their research.

Reflective Research Strategy

• To plan how to critically reflect on personal, work-based, theoretical and research practice experiences that contribute to the creation of new knowledge.

Literature Review

• To provide a critical understanding of existing knowledge and theory of a subject area relevant to your workplace, that can be applied to the creation of new knowledge at the forefront of their area of professional practice.

Research Methodology

• To critically appraise research methodology, design and methods for their appropriateness to the area of enquiry.

Research Enquiry and Analysis

• To collect and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative data that supports the creation and interpretation of new knowledge.

Final Thesis

• To produce a final written thesis and communicate, discuss, and defend ideas clearly and concisely, to the satisfaction of peers.

Reflective Research Portfolio

• To critically reflect on personal, work-based, theoretical and research practice experiences that contribute to the creation of new knowledge.

Our requirements

To submit your application, you will need the following:

• Master's degree in Business/Management
• Min. 2 years of managerial experience or min. 5 year of other relevant work experience
• Letter of motivation incl. research plans
• One academic and one industry reference
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of your passport/ID

Here are our English language requirements:

• TOEFL 87 ibt (direct entry)
• TOEFL 79 - 86 ibt (with additional agreement)
• TOEIC 785 (Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150)
• IELTS/ IELTS ONLINE (academic) 6.5 on average - please see Language Centre guidelines if results differ
• CAE (grade A, B, or C)
• CPE (grade A, B or C)
• Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A) 59 points
• Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES) - all four skills required
• Duolingo 110 points

Details letter of motivation including research plans

Personal statement (max. 2,000 words). This is not a full research proposal, but should address why you would like to do a DBA, why you think you are suitable for the programme and what you expect from the DBA. You should furthermore provide a brief outline of your research topic and its contribution to theory and practice, including:

• theme of your research
• introduction of your research
• literature review of current studies
• research methods
• contribution of your research.

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• Year 4 - 7 | £4,600

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The Berlin School of Economics PhD Program provides outstanding doctoral students with a vibrant, intensively networked research community. The program develops the students’ talents in a unique combination of a high-level, academic research environment together with applied, policy-oriented research opportunities. Students receive state-of-the-art coursework training and can select from a wide array of specializations. For each specialization, a professional research environment is provided by Berlin’s universities and economic research institutes.

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Program structure and curriculum

All PhD tracks offered in the PhD Program share the same structure and general curriculum. The program’s curriculum is divided into a qualification and a dissertation phase:

Qualification Phase

During the qualification phase (about three semesters), students acquire methodological and research-oriented training in mandatory course work in economic theory, applied economics, business studies, econometrics, and economic policy. Students define their research area and find supervisory support from two supervisors. They write research proposals that are discussed with faculty members individually and in seminars in order to provide early feedback on the scientific potential of research ideas. This is a central part of the PhD Program, in which the students have full flexibility in the choice of their research topics and of the supervisors. During this phase, students are funded through stipends that allow for this flexibility. In total, students have to complete a  minimum of 90 ECTS credits  in order to finish the qualification phase of the program.

Dissertation Phase

During the subsequent dissertation phase (about three years), students write a doctoral thesis while having the opportunity to apply their knowledge in the professional research environment that is provided at the Berlin universities and research institutes participating in the Berlin School of Economics. In this phase, students are typically employed at their supervisor’s chair or in research groups at research institutes.

The PhD will be awarded by one of the institutions in the Berlin School of Economics with the right to award doctoral degrees. In most cases, the PhD is awarded by the institution the student’s first supervisor is affiliated with.

The following chart gives an overview of the general structure of the PhD Program:

Researchers Guide

This guide includes academic advices from the researchers of the Berlin School of Economics.

Special thanks to the INSIGHTS Team, researchers of Berlin School of Economics, Agne Kajackaite, Aleks Zaklan, Alexander Kriwoluzky, Ally Xin Lin, Annekatrin Schrenker, C. Katharina Spieß, Christian Basteck, Ciril Bosch-Rosa, Dorothea Kübler, Francis de Véricourt, Georg Weizsäcker, Gyula Seres, Hande Erkut, Hannes Ullrich, Jana Hamdan, Levent Neyse, Lisa Bruttel, Lutz Weinke, Mira Fischer, Müge Süer, Nikolaus Wolf, Peter Haan, Robert Stüber, Sebastian Schweighofer-Kodritsch, Simone Maxand, Vincent Meisner, and Pablo Brañas-Garza.

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Berlin Doctoral Programme A leading player among German business school faculties

- Prof. Dr. Chuanwen Dong, Director of the Berlin Doctoral Programme

Since 2003, when it was granted the right to confer doctoral degrees, ESCP Berlin Campus has offered a European doctoral programme in International Management. The School has set itself the task of providing new generations of university graduates with high-quality postgraduate study, which includes the writing and defence of an outstanding thesis, entitling the author to the academic degree of “Doctor of Business Administration” (Dr. rer. Pol.).

An intensive supervision

An intensive supervision to each doctoral student is an integral part of the programme. The regular period of doctoral study is three years: In the first year several courses are to complete: from philosophy of science to international business. The second and third year are primarily devoted to writing the thesis. The course of study ends with the “disputation”.

The ESCP Berlin Campus has joined the “recommendations for assuring a good scientific practice“ and has decided to adopt the “Procedure in Cases of Suspected Scientific Misconduct”

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The regular period of doctoral study is three years..

In their first year doctoral students take part in block seminars and lectures. The seminars build on the students’ university education and, in addition, coach the methodical and methodological skills needed to successfully write a thesis. The seminars are offered as block courses and have the following thematic priorities:

• International Management
• Theoretical and methodological problems of intercultural / international comparative research
• Research programs in economics
• Methods of the empirical social research
• Theorie of Science

Second and Third Year

The second and third years are primarily devoted to writing the thesis, which takes place in close coordination with the supervising professor. Parallel to this, in the framework of research colloquia, current topics of international business studies and related disciplines are taken up and discussed with regard to both contents and methods. In the colloquia, too, doctoral students regularly report on the progress of their thesis, subjecting their work to critical discussion.

Academic exchange

In order to further academic exchange at the Business School , the participants of the programme take part in workshops with doctoral students from other ESCP campuses. Visits abroad for research purposes, as well as the presentation of research results at international congresses, are encouraged, and receive financial support from the ESCP network. The course of study ends with the “disputation”, the oral defence of the thesis.

Berlin Doctoral Programme application and fees

Application process and fees.

ESCP expects from its young scientists outstanding academic work and provides an optimal supervisory relationship. Therefore, the approval process for the doctoral program is highly selective. The programme has an annual intake of around ten participants from different courses of study. About 35 doctoral students are currently being supervised at ESCP Berlin Campus.

Requirements:

University degree in business administration or economics.

University degree in Business Administration or Economics (Graduate Diploma or Master/Magister) rated good or higher; further requirements apply to graduates of other subjects as well as to applicants from other institutions of higher education. The relevant provisions can be found in our PhD regulations (paragraph 3).

High level of proficiency in English

The seminars of the doctoral programme will be offered entirely in English; proficiency in further languages if research visits abroad are planned.

Application

Step 1 contact the academic chair.

Candidates for the program contact the academic chair for the field they are interested in and ask weather a cooperation is possible. The supervision of extra-occupational promotions can be realized.

Step 2 Application Documents

If there is the opportunity to support your research project, application documents need to be submitted. Please use the application form , it includes a list with further documents which are required for a successful application.

Step 3 Admission Interview

Suitable candidates will be invited for an admission interview. Based on the interview and the submitted documents, candidates are suggested to the doctoral board for participating in the doctoral programme which decides on the admission of the candidate.

Annual Fee (3 years)

Registration fee (for admission), final exam (disputation.

In general, these costs are eliminated for research assistants of ESCP Berlin Campus.

Get to know the Hertie School's doctoral programme and our joint doctoral programmes.

Hertie School's doctoral programme

The Doctoral Programme in Governance is an international structured doctoral training programme. It is aimed at outstanding master's students from the social sciences and related disciplines. Today, several dozen PhD researchers study the conditions, structures and dynamics of governance in the Hertie School's doctoral programme. Every year, the Hertie School awards eight PhD scholarships to incoming PhD researchers.

Joint doctoral programmes

In cooperation with top universities and research institutes in Berlin, we offer three additional PhD programmes. If one of these specialised PhD programmes interests you, please apply through the separate portal. You may apply to all programmes in parallel. If you are admitted to one of these programmes, and your first supervisor is a Hertie School faculty member, you will usually be enrolled as a PhD researcher at the Hertie School, and receive your degree from the Hertie School.

The research training group "The Dynamics of Demography, Democratic Processes and Public Policy" (DYNAMICS) offers doctoral researchers a unique and internationally competitive three-year PhD programme in cutting-edge quantitative methods and advanced theories of demography, democracy and public policy. It is a joint endeavour of the Department of Social Sciences at  Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin  and the  Hertie School and is funded by the  German Research Foundation .

The Berlin Graduate School for Global and Transregional Studies (BGTS) is the doctoral programme of the cluster of excellence “Contestations of the Liberal Script” ( SCRIPTS ). PhD researchers study the manifold contestations and transformations in the economy, politics and society of contemporary liberal societies. The programme gives PhD researchers the opportunity to study and conduct research within a network of excellent research institutions in Berlin.

The Berlin School of Economics  unites Berlin's career development programmes for economists at the PhD and Postdoc levels in a single and unique structure. It offers PhD tracks in economics, accounting, finance and management. The doctoral programme provides outstanding doctoral researchers with a vibrant, intensively networked research community and a training structure that will develop their talents in a unique combination of high-level academic and applied research.

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Part-time studies can be requested in the Self-Services portal  within the respective enrollment or re-registration deadline , no later than at the start of the semester (April 1 st or October 1 st ). Your semester fees and contributions remain unchanged during part-time studies.

A semester studied on a part-time basis will be counted as half of a subject semester (Fachsemester) and a full university semester (Hochschulsemester).

You can utilize the teaching and support resources as a part-time student, however, there will be no entitlement to a distinctive part-time study curriculum. Please contact the appropriate academic advisory team within your department to arrange the schedule for your part-time study.

What are the prerequisites for requesting part-time study?

To apply for part-time studies, simply submit the application within the specified deadline through the Self-Service portal of the Student Records and Registration Office.

How long does part-time study apply for?

Part-time study applies for the duration of your studies. If you wish to switch back to full-time studies at a later date, please submit a request for full-time studies through the Self-Service within the deadlines mentioned above.

What should I consider before requesting permission to study part-time?

Changing to a part-time study status could significantly effect benefits you may receive from bodies not affiliated with the university, such as but not limited to BAföG student aid, child benefits ( Kindergeld ), health insurance, residential entitlements, tax matters, residence permit. Please clarify in advance how part-time study may affect your benefits.

What prerequisite must be met in addition to applying for part-time studies during doctoraral studies?

PhD/ Doctoral degree candidates are kindly requested to upload the mandatory approval issued by the respective doctoral committee in the Self-Service portal . Please contact the relevant doctoral office in your department.

What about the Deutschlandsemesterticket?

Exemption from the Deutschlandsemesterticket due to part-time study is no longer possible from summer semester 2024.

Information on the reasons for exemption can be found on the website of the  semester ticket office .

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How do i submit a request for part-time study.

If you are currently enrolled in full-time studies and would like to switch to part-time studies, you can submit a part-time study request through the Self-Service. To do so, click on "Create Request" in the Self-Service and select "Part-Time Study" from the drop-down menu. 

Fill in the required information in the request form and drop-down fields. Don’t forget to read and confirm the acknowledgment.

Afterward, click on “Submit”.

Your request will be reviewed by the Student Records and Registration Office, and you will receive a confirmation of receipt by mail. Once your request has been processed, you will receive another email.

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A doctorate is the highest academic degree that a university can award. In Germany, studying for a doctorate primarily means  working intensely on a specific subject or research project  for a long period of time. It typically takes five to six years to obtain a doctorate, though the length of time can vary.

How to obtain a PhD in Germany

If you decide to do a doctorate, you can choose between different forms of study. Depending on your discipline, research area, personal circumstances and formal qualifications, there are two different paths:

• Individual doctorate The individual doctorate is based on independent research carried out alone under the supervision of one professor. This is the traditional path followed by over three quarters of all doctoral students in Germany.
• Structured PhD programmes These programmes offer a form of study similar to that found in English-speaking countries. You will be supervised by a team and will attend courses, lectures and seminars together with other doctoral students. Normally, such programmes are publicly advertised and often feature grants or paid doctoral positions.

Individual doctorate

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The "traditional" or "individual" path to a PhD remains the  most common in Germany. An individual doctorate involves a thesis or dissertation that is produced under the  supervision of one professor .

This form of PhD study offers a great deal of  flexibility , but also demands a  high degree of personal initiative and responsibility . A professor supervises a PhD student, who works on his or her subject in consultation with the professor, but  largely independently .

How long a traditional individual doctorate takes depends on your own time schedule – or on the duration of your work contract. On average, you can expect it to take five to six years . Although a university is normally responsible for the doctoral process, you can also carry out your research at other institutions.

Depending on your subject, research area and interests, you can choose whether to work on a research project and your PhD at a university or non-university research institute – or indeed in industry. However, no matter where you conduct your research, a professor will always supervise your PhD.

You can obtain a doctorate by pursuing research:

• at a university
• at a non-university research institute or
• in a German company

PhD at a university

The "typical" PhD student in Germany works – usually part-time – as a  research associate  at his or her university. Although research is generally part of the job description, most of the associate’s own doctoral research usually has to be carried out outside working hours. How closely teaching, research and/or administrative duties are actually tied into the doctoral student’s own research depends very much on the individual situation.

PhD at a non-university research institute

Non-university research establishments – such as the  Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft ,  Helmholtz Association ,  Leibniz Association  and  Max Planck Society  – offer an excellent research environment in which to conduct your research. These institutions do not have the right to award doctorates themselves, but collaborate with universities for that purpose. They offer PhD students  scholarships and/or (usually fixed-term) contracts of employment  – or a combination of the two. However, support is also possible in the form of regular research posts, which are especially typical of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and the Max Planck Society.

PhD in industry

Graduates who decide to work in industry and study for a doctorate part-time – often with funding and support from their employer – also need a university professor to supervise their research. In some cases, the employer will already be collaborating with a university or research institute and can help the PhD student find the right supervisor.

People who have PhD research posts within a company usually have part-time temporary contracts and work on a research project that allows them to pursue their doctoral research under the supervision of a professor. When a university and an industrial company collaborate in specially established institutes, doctoral researchers usually work on their projects with their professor and a supervisor from the company.

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The traditional individual path to a doctorate remains the most common in Germany. In this case, the doctoral student works for the most part independently on their thesis, though in consultation with their supervising professor.

Structured PhD programmes

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Structured doctoral programmes often have a  strong international orientation  with English as the team language. Unlike the individual doctorate model that can be freely structured to suit the individual research project, here doctoral students and their research proposals have to fit in with an existing PhD programme.

The doctorate frequently entails a  clearly structured doctoral study   programme  with compulsory attendance at lectures or seminars and interim assessment (credit points). The programme frequently also covers  academic and scientific methods or soft skills , such as presentation techniques.

As a rule, PhD Students work steadily at realising their research project within the team and with intensive  support from a group of academic staff  (often referred to as the “thesis committee”).

The duration of your studies is generally   limited to three to five years, and there is usually a fixed curriculum within which you work toward your doctorate and write your thesis.

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Though no database containing all structured PhD programmes in Germany is available yet, we can point you in the direction of databases that will help you find what you are looking for nonetheless, where to obtain information about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

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Graduates of universities of applied sciences are eligible to begin doctoral studies under certain conditions. The introduction of Master’s degree programmes has made admission to doctoral studies a clearer process: the Berlin Higher Education Act stipulates that the successful completion of a Master's degree at a university or at a specialist university of applied sciences is a prerequisite for doctoral studies admission.   Please note : doctoral studies can only be conducted in cooperation with a university. The right to award doctoral degrees remains the exclusive and reserved right of universities and of equivalent institutions of higher education. In joint doctoral studies programmes, professors at HWR Berlin are appointed as secondary examiners.

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Part-time studies.

As a general rule, studies at Humboldt-Universität are full time. There may, however, may be circumstances in which people are prevented from taking up full-time studies because they are in a job by which they have to finance their studies; they may have children or relatives to look after, etc. If you are unable to attend more than half the amount of lectures and seminars prescribed as compulsory in the Course and Examination Regulations you can take advantage of the possibility to study part time.

Which courses can be attended on a part-time basis?

Basically, each course can be taken on a part-time basis. There are only few exceptions. You may not attend a course part-time,

• if the Course and Examination Regulations explicitly exclude part-time studies. Confer: http://www.amb.hu-berlin.de/?selectedType=Studienordnung . This is the case with some Master's courses. All first-degree courses including those leading to the Bachelor's degree, to the Diplom and to the State Examination can be taken on a part-time basis;
• if the course is a double-degree course, i.e. two fully-fledged courses taken simultaneously.

In the case of teacher training courses run/taken in combination with another university, information should be gathered from the other university.

What is the status of part-time studies?

Part-time students at the University are of the same status as full-time students. The Course and Examination Regulations are binding for both groups. Fees and other financial contributions have to be paid to the full amount. Part-time semesters are considered to be complete university semesters if the student's stay at the institution is considered, but they are counted as half-semesters if the student's studies of a subject is in question, which means that the standard length of a course doubles. 

How to become a part-time student?

• In the case of courses without restrictions on entry the decision to study part-time can be made when you register or re-register after each semester. If you are interested you must submit an application to the Registration Office within six weeks after starting studies to make it effective for the semester. Your decision can be corrected in any other semester.
• For courses with restricted entry the decision in favour of part-time studies must be made when the student registers. It will then be binding for a maximum of one year and is hereafter valid for all subsequent semesters as long as there are restrictions of entry to the course.

You can find out whether or not there are restrictions of entry to a particular course by clicking on Studienangebot .

What should be carefully considered before a decision is made?

• Before you make a decision the effects it may have on other spheres of life outside the University should be taken into account. There might include grants or scholarships, social insurance contributions, children's benefit, tax matters, permission to live in a student hostel, visa matters, etc.
• Please, contact the responsible authorities and discuss your intention with them.
• Almost all courses at Humboldt start in the Winter Semester. As a result, some lectures and seminars are offered only once every year. Besides, in quite a few courses there is a certain order according to which lectures and seminars should be attended is recommended.
• Humboldt-Universität has made it one of its foremost concerns to meet the special requirements of part-time students. It is, however, not possible to offer lectures und services specifically to part-time students. You should, therefore, contact the course advisers at departmental level before you make a decision to discuss with them how you can organize your studies in your specific personal circumstances.

Who can help you?

If you have concrete questions concerning the organization of your studies and your personal timetable you should contact the course advisers at departmental level ( Studienfachberatung ). For more general questions it is advisable to contact the Counselling Service of Humboldt-Universität ( Allgemeine Studienberatung ). A conversion with the peer counselling service (studentische Studienfachberatung to be found at the websites of the faculties and departments), or with the advisers of the peer counselling system ( studentischen Sozialberatungssystem ). For information about  how the procedure is administered, please contact the Enrolment Office ( Immatrikulationsbüro )  

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Part-Time Studies

Generally studying at TU Berlin is on a full-time basis. However, it is also possible to study on a part-time basis.

What exactly does “part-time” mean?

If you are studying part-time, every university semester is only counted as half of a degree semester. Two semesters of part-time studies are equal to one degree semester. However, this also means that you can only acquire half of the regular number of credit points each semester.

If you wish to study part-time, you should do so for an even number of semesters.

What is the difference between part-time studies and extraoccupational studies?

In part-time studies, the number of courses you take is reduced while the number of in-person lessons and classes remains the same. In contrast, the lecture periods in extraoccupational studies are adapted to students’ employment and thus often take place either in the evening or on the weekend. However, it is not mandatory to be both employed and studying at the same time. Generally, extraoccupational study programs are special offers, such as continuing education master’s programs.

Does every degree program permit part-time studies?

Every degree program can essentially be completed as part-time studies.

However, there are some exceptions:

• Part-time studies while you are enrolled in "Orientierungsstudium Physik/MINTgrün" is possible in principle but the study course is limited to 2 semesters and part-time does not extend the limited duration.
• If you are enrolled in two degree programs at the TU Berlin at the same time (Doppelstudium), part-time studies is not possible.
• Part-time studies during the Master’s enrollment under reserve of revocation, when you are enrolled without a completed Bachelor's degree , is possible as an exception. Part-time studies has no effect on the duration of the Master's enrollment under reserve of revocation. Proof of the completed bachelor degree must be provided within the re-registration period for the second semester. The deadline can be extended by one semester only once.
• If you have taken subject combinations for teacher training studies at other universities, please inquire whether part-time studies are also possible there.
• If your degree program is due to expire, such as a Diplom or Magister degree program, your right to take examinations is only valid until the date stated in the bylaws regarding completion of final examinations for discontinued Diplom and Magister study programs at Technische Universität Berlin (Auslaufsatzung - AuslaufSa). If you are at risk of not completing your degree program within the prescribed duration of study, please contact Course Guidance as soon as possible.

How do I request to study part-time?

You should first speak with the Academic Advising Service about part-time studies and any consequences this may have. It will help you determine whether this decision is right for you and your personal situation. Contact Course Guidance with questions about the study schedule and how to practically implement part-time studies in your degree program.

You can then submit your application for part-time studies in tuPORT .

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You can apply for part-time studies from the start of the re-registration.The application deadlines for part-time studies are 15 May for the summer semester and 15 November for the winter semester.

Part-time students are required to re-register as usual and must pay the full semester fee.

How long can I study part-time?

You are a part-time student until you submit a request to study full time in tuPORT. This application can only be submitted from the start of the re-registration. The deadlines for a return to full-time studies are May 15 of each year for the summer semester and November 15 of each year for the winter semester.

What are the consequences of studying part-time?

Switching to part-time studies has several consequences. As a part-time student, you are not permitted to acquire more than half of the standard credit points per semester. Further legal questions regarding examinations should be clarified with the Examination Office .

You must pay the semester fees in full.

Your part-time studies will be recorded on your enrollment certificate.

Switching to part-time studies may significantly affect non-university services you receive including BAföG, child benefit, and housing. It may also further affect issues such as taxation and health insurance. Please clarify the effects of part-time studies on such services with the responsible office.

Legal basis

Part-time studies are regulated in Section 22 (3 and 4) of the Berlin Higher Education Act ( BerlHG ) and Section 34 of the General Study and Examination Regulations ( AllgStuPO ).

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At the heart of Europe, and with one the of most prestigious and renowned university systems in the world, Germany is a popular destination for PhD study .

The guide covers useful information about living in Germany during your PhD, including student life, housing, living costs, work permits, setting up a bank account and transportation during your German doctorate.

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Student life.

Germany is one of the most popular destinations for university students in the world, and this is reflected in student-friendly environment. Some of the clichés about Germany are true. It is orderly, tidy and structured. But it’s also welcoming to visitors with a friendly atmosphere and openness to different cultures and ideas.

Culture and tourism

Germany has one of the most distinct and recognisable national cultures in the world. Its historic palaces, castles, cathedrals and monuments can be found nestled amongst picturesque towns, cities and forests. The ‘land of ideas’ is rightly famed for its tradition of philosophers and thinkers, such as Kant, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Marx and Engels as well as composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert and Handel. Needless to say, a PhD in Germany will be a great opportunity to engage with and experience their work, regardless of your research topic.

Sport and leisure

German people are passionate about sport, and many actively pursue sports and activities as part of a sports club or individually. In particular, football is very popular as the country hosts one of the best football leagues in the world and boasts one of the strongest international men’s teams with four World Cup wins. Germany also has lots of festivals and carnivals taking place throughout the year, including the world-famous Oktoberfest.

Food and drink

You’re probably familiar with lots of German cuisine. Whether its beer, sausage, bread or another delicacy, Germany loves its rich and hearty food and drink. And you can experience this food and drink in a genuine bar or beer hall for the true German experience.

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Accommodation

You can choose from several types of accommodation during your PhD studies in Germany. The organisation process is generally simple, and your university can provide additional help if necessary.

There are three different options for accommodation for international students within Germany:

• Halls of residence – A room in a dormitory costs an average of €246 per month , this may include health insurance and a Semesterticket for transport
• Wohngemeinschaften – WG (private shared flats) are the most popular and cheapest form of accommodation. The average monthly cost is €363 , though this will vary according to location
• Private rental – This is the most expensive option– a small flat in a cheaper area of Germany such as Leipzig may cost as little as €379 , but you could pay €595 or more in large cities such as Frankfurt or Munich.

For more detail about accommodation options, and how to apply, you should contact your university’s international office.

Help from your student union

The student services (Studentenwerk) at your institution can help you find a room in halls of residence. Try contacting them if you are struggling to find accommodation.

Living costs

The cost of living for doctoral students in Germany is very similar to the UK and rest of Western Europe. You should burdget around around €867 per month , including €332 for accommodation and €154 for food.

Prices in Germany

The following table gives an indication of prices for some common expenses during a PhD in Germany:

Working during your PhD

International PhD students will be able to find part-time work while studying in Germany, but there are certain restrictions depending on your nationality.

EU / EEA / Swiss students are free to work without a residence permit and no restrictions on working hours. But, if you work more than 20 hours per week, you will need to pay national insurance contributions.

Other international students are able to work 140 full days, or 280 half-days, per year. To work longer than this, you must obtain permission from the local employment agency ( Agentur für Arbeit ) and the foreigner’s registration office ( Ausländerbehörde ).

As a PhD student, you may be undertaking student teaching and / or assistant work and industrial placements. In these cases, restriction on working hours do not apply.

The German currency is the Euro (€ or EUR). The same current is used in most neighbouring countries, making travelling around easy.

Opening a bank account as a PhD student in Germany is usually free of charge. There are lots of different banks to choose from, and many will offer student-oriented accounts. To open an account, you will need the following documents:

• a passport or valid identity card
• proof of university enrolment and / or student ID
• confirmation of registration from the Resident Registration Office

You will normally need to visit your local bank branch of choice in person to open a German current account ( Girokonto ).

Public transport in Germany is of a high standard, and usually functions with stereotypical German efficiency. You should be able to access student discounts of many travel options using your student ID.

Rail travel

Train travel in Germany is punctual and comfortable, and there are many options available for both inter- and intra-city travel. Deutsche Bahn sell tickets for most train services, with affordable discounts for students such as the BahnCard .

There are lots of German cities that have their own airports, and lots of German airlines that fly to destinations all around the world. Often, you will be able to find low fares to and from the major cities around Europe.

Inner-city travel

Most German cities are accommodating to cyclists. There are also lots of other public transportation options to get around your university city, including buses, underground trains ( U-Bahn ), suburban railways ( S-bahn ), light rail ( Stadtbahn ) and tram networks ( Strassenbahn or trambahn ).

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