We are delighted that you are interested in doing a doctorate at the University of Lübeck!
With its closely interlinked research fields in the areas of medicine, natural sciences, computer science and technology and cultural studies, the University of Lübeck offers prospective scientists an outstanding research environment.
The decision to take up a doctorate is not an easy one, which is why you should clarify your own expectations and scrutinise your personal motivation and professional development. After all, a doctorate is a challenging period of academic research, usually lasting several years. You can seek advice at the CDSL if you are still unsure whether a doctorate is an option for you.
At the UoC, a basic distinction is made between the individual doctorate and the structured doctorate. You can find out more about this on our page on doctoral programmes.
For a doctorate at the University of Lübeck, you need a recognised university degree or, in medicine, at least the first section of the medical examination.
In the case of foreign university degrees, equivalence must first be checked.
At the UzL, seven doctoral degrees can currently be obtained with the corresponding previous degree programme. The Dr.rer.hum.biol. is an exception to this rule. Here, it is not so much the previous degree programme that is decisive, but rather the content of the doctoral thesis.
The CDSL does not award doctoral theses. Open job advertisements for doctoral candidates can be found under job offers. Of course, you can also take the initiative and apply to an institute, clinic or working group according to the respective research focus.
As soon as you have found a topic and initial supervision (or co-supervision, if applicable) for your planned doctorate, you register your doctoral project(medicine) or have your admission checked(STEM). You will then need to enrol as a doctoral student at the SSC and register at the CDSL.
All doctoral regulations and statutes can be found on our Forms and Statutes page.
There are many ways to finance a doctorate. You can find out whether a scholarship or rather an employment contract is an option for you on our page on funding.
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