Doctorate in Administrative Sciences (Dr. rer. publ.) at German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer

A doctorate in administrative sciences awarded by Speyer on the basis of a dissertation and an oral doctoral examination (disputation). It documents the ability to work scientifically and problem-oriented and a pronounced interest in public administration as a subject of research.

Duration: Dissertation to be submitted within four years of enrolment as a doctoral candidate (extension of up to two further years only in justified exceptional cases)  |  Intake: No application deadline; the doctoral committee meets once per semester (usually mid-January and mid-July), so applications should arrive by early January or early July  |  Study mode: full-time/independent doctoral research; German-taught  |  Location: Speyer, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Independent research leading to a dissertation and an oral doctoral examination (disputation). Doctoral candidates may attend the university's courses as places allow and take part in doctoral colloquia and seminars tailored to their needs.

Career pathways

A doctorate can improve chances of a leadership position in public administration at federal, state and municipal level, in politics, in associations and in business.

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