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PhD Geoscience at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

The doctoral programme is embedded in ongoing externally funded research projects in the various disciplines and ensures an attractive high scientific level of doctoral training.

Faculty: Faculty of Geoscience and Geography  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter or summer semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Restricted (application to the faculty). Application deadlines: 31st January; for the summer semester 31st July; for the winter semester. Previous studies: Master’s degree or equivalent in Geoscience or a suitable other subject. The examination board decides whether the respective master’s subject is regarded as suitable. Further requirements The confirmation of one potential supervisor from the Faculty of Geoscience and Geography to supervise the doctoral thesis is required upon application. proof of sufficient English language skills by means of an internationally recognised test or equivalent performance. Please see the course website for the entire admission regulations and details about the application procedure.

Intake: Winter or summer semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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