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PhD Netherlands Studies (Dr. phil.) at University of Münster

University of Münster, Germany

Programme overview

Doctoral programme in Netherlands studies leading to the Dr. phil., based at the Centre for Netherlands Studies at the University of Münster.

Department: Centre for Netherlands Studies (Fachbereich 8 History/Philosophy)  |  Duration: In general four years (range from two years upward depending on circumstances)  |  Study mode: full-time; doctoral programme (Promotion)  |  Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The doctorate consists of a dissertation and a supervised study programme: participation in a research colloquium with regular presentation of progress, individual supervision at least once per semester, and elective achievements such as a conference or workshop paper or a journal article or extensive review.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the doctorate requires, as a rule, a completed relevant university degree; the exact requirements are set in the faculty's doctoral regulations (Promotionsordnung).

Duration: In general four years (range from two years upward depending on circumstances)

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