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PhD/Doctorate in Mathematics and Computer Science at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, under the Combined Faculty of Mathematics, Engineering and Natural Sciences, confers the degree Dr. rer. nat. in mathematics and computer science. The doctorate demonstrates the ability to conduct independent scientific research.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science  |  Duration: Status as doctoral candidate is usually granted for five years, extendable on substantiated request  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The path runs from finding an advisor (possibly within a structured graduate programme) through acceptance as a doctoral candidate, research and dissertation, thesis defence and publication of the thesis.

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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.

Duration: Status as doctoral candidate is usually granted for five years, extendable on substantiated request

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