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PhD/Doctorate in Behavioural and Cultural Studies at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

Doctoral studies can be pursued in education or educational science, sociocultural anthropology, gerontology, psychology and sports science. New applications in Diaconal Studies and Social Ethics are no longer accepted.

Faculty: Faculty of Behavioural and Cultural Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The doctoral procedure covers application, enrolment, supervision, dissertation, submission and examination, and publication with the doctoral certificate and graduation ceremony. Binational doctorates (cotutelle de these) are available.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to doctoral studies follows the faculty doctoral regulations; the formal steps for beginning a doctorate are described on the university doctoral candidates pages.

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