We are pleased that you are interested in doctoral studies at the UDE.

Prospective doctoral candidates must identify a supervisor and propose a scientific topic on their own initiative. You can find an overview of the faculties here. 

If you are a EU-national, please contact the Admissions Team.

Equivalence

If your proposal is accepted, you must first have the equivalence of your degrees checked. To do so, your hosting institute has to send the following documents by e-mail to gleichwertigkeit@uni-due.de: 

• Letter of academic supervision from the faculty supervisor at UDE
• Copy of the bachelor degree certificate and the corresponding transcript, including German or English translation
• Copy of the master degree certificate and the corresponding transcript, including German or English translation.

Enrolment for International Doctoral Students

Please note that the enrollment regulations of the University of Duisburg-Essen stipulate that formal enrollment is mandatory for doctoral studies. As long as you wish to continue your doctoral studies, you must also re-enroll regularly within the deadline set by the university. Enrollment is generally limited to 10 semesters. Re-registration is mandatory until the date of the dissertation defense. This is stipulated in the provisions of the Higher Education Act (§ 67 (4) and (5)) and the enrollment regulations.

There is no deadline for applying for enrollment.

Doctoral students who enroll at the UDE receive a student ID card that can be used as a library card, cafeteria card, copy card, and for the shuttle bus between Duisburg and Essen. They also receive a Germany semester ticket (Deutschlandsemesterticket) for use on public transportation.

Required Documents for Enrolment

Enrolment as a doctoral candidate and guest doctoral candidate is only possible by e-mail.

Please send an e-mail with the necessary documents to
welcome@uni-due.de.