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Doctorate (Promotion) - Mathematics and Computer Science at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Particularly qualified graduates can follow a relevant scientific degree with a doctorate at the faculty, which usually takes three years.

Faculty: Fachbereich 12 Mathematics and Computer Science  |  Study mode: full-time; doctoral research under supervision; German-taught or English-taught depending on supervisor  |  Intake: Rolling; no fixed intake  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Independent research leading to a dissertation, supervised under a written supervision agreement, with the doctoral examination (disputation) completing the procedure.

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Entry requirements

Completed degree at a scientific university with at least eight semesters of standard study time (Diplom, Magister, Staatsexamen or an eight-semester bachelor) in a subject required for the dissertation. Acceptance as a doctoral candidate is applied for at the faculty and self-registration in the Marvin portal is compulsory; doctoral candidates automatically become members of the MArburg University Research Academy (MARA). The faculty doctoral regulations (Promotionsordnung) govern admission, supervision and examination.

Intake: Rolling; no fixed intake

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