Doctorate (Promotion) in Computer Science and Automation at Ilmenau University of Technology

Programme overview

Doctoral studies at the Faculty of Computer Science and Automation lead to a dissertation that proves the ability to conduct independent and original scientific research and contributes to scientific progress in the discipline.

Faculty: Faculty of Computer Science and Automation | Duration: Typically two to six years depending on discipline, subject and personal commitment | Study mode: full-time research doctorate; external part-time and cooperative doctorates also possible | Location: Ilmenau, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Orientation, introductory and research stages followed by completion: the dissertation is submitted electronically to the faculty, assessed by at least two independent reviewers and defended in a doctoral defence, and published within 12 months. Doctoral students are supported by the Graduate Center and can follow a cross-disciplinary qualification programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's or Magister examination at a university, an equivalent state examination, or a master's examination at a university of applied sciences. A professor must be willing to supervise the dissertation and a supervision agreement under Annex 2 of the doctoral regulations must be completed before applying. Application period for the doctoral programme: 16 January to 15 September 2027 for applicants with certificates from Germany, the EU/EEA or non-EU countries (as listed for the summer semester 2027). Procedures vary by faculty.

Duration: Typically two to six years depending on discipline, subject and personal commitment

Apply through the official page: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/studienangebot/bewerbung

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