This page provides you with information about admission to the doctoral programmes in the Faculty of Social Sciences. Admission requirements may differ depending on the programme or specialty in question. The Faculty of Social Sciences has two doctoral programmes with nine specialties.
Doctoral programme in Social Sciences:
Doctoral programme in Educational Sciences:
You can find an overview of the steps for applying to doctoral studies and the required documents centrally on the admissions page.
There are four intakes:
Please review carefully the admission requirements for the specialty you are interested in. The open call for applications may include special conditions, which are specified under the respective specialty.
Watch the doctoral studies information session here
There are several ways to complete doctoral studies. Generally, a doctoral student is both a junior researcher and a student; after the admission decision, an employment contract is signed with them. The conditions of the study place are specified in the competition information. Admission to doctoral programmes is based on the doctoral thesis proposal and an entrance interview. For more detailed admission requirements and evaluation criteria, see the curriculum pages.
Finding a prospective supervisor before applying to the programme is essential for a successful application. To find a supervisor, visit the institute’s website or contact the head of specialisation.