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Doctoral Studies in Psychology

• Doctoral Studies in Sports Sciences
• Habilitation

Our faculty confers the degrees both of Dr. phil. and Dr. rer. nat. About 20-25 doctoral researchers per year successfully complete their doctoral degrees, of which most are in the form of a thesis by publication.

If you have any questions about doctoral studies in psychology, please contact Ms Martina Siebert (Mail: [email protected] , Tel: 069/798-35301) or Ms Agnieszka Kasprzyk (Mail: [email protected] , Tel: 069/798-35309).

You can find the most important documents regarding the doctoral procedure below.

NEW from 01.10.2022: If you apply for acceptance as a doctoral candidate, please also note the online self-registration in HISinOne. You can find more information in the explanation of acceptance procedure.

Documents for the doctoral procedure

Application documents.

Step by step - Acceptance as doctoral student (EN)

Checklist 1 Application for acceptance (EN)

Application for acceptance as doctoral student (EN)

Supervision agreement (DE)

Guide for self-registration HISinONe (EN)

Step by step - the examination procedure Dr. phil. (EN)

Step by step - the examination procedure Dr. rer. nat. (EN)

Checklist 2 Initiating the examination procedure (EN)

Application for the opening of the examination procedure (EN)

Template - Declarations for examination procedure Dr. rer. nat. (EN)

Template - Declarations for examination procedure Dr. phil. (EN)

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Regulations & rules

PhD Regulations for obtaining the Academic Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (EN)

PhD Regulations for obtaining the Academic Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (DE)

PhD Regulations of the Mathematics-Natural Science Faculties (EN)

PhD Regulations of the Mathematics-Natural Science Faculties (DE)

Rules for the opening and conduct of examination proceedings (DE)

Doctoral Studies Offices

Doctoral Commission of the Arts and Humanities (DE)

Doctoral Studies Office of the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Faculties (DE)

Important notice

FBR-Sitzungen: Mittwoch, 08.05.2024 um 15 Uhr Mittwoch, 12.06.2024 um 15 Uhr Mittwoch, 17.07.2024 14 - 16 Uhr

Offenes Forum Psychologie: Mittwoch, 08.05.2024 um 13 Uhr Mittwoch, 12.06.2024 um 13 Uhr Mittwoch, 17.07.2024 um 12 Uhr

Promotionsausschuss Psychologie: Mittwoch, 17.04.2024 um 13 Uhr Mittwoch, 29.05.2024 um 13 Uhr  Mittwoch, 26.06.2024 um 13 Uhr

Offenes Forum Sportwissenschaften: Mittwoch, 24.04.2024 um 14 Uhr Mittwoch, 05.06.2024 um 14 Uhr Mittwoch, 10.07.2024 um 14 Uhr

Promotionsausschuss Sportwissenschaften: Mittwoch, 29.11.2024 um 14 Uhr Mittwoch, 03.07.2024 um 14 Uhr

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Tuesday:     10-11.30 Uhr & 14-16 Uhr

Wednesday:     10-11.30 Uhr 

Thursday: 10-11.30 Uhr & 14-15 Uhr 

Doctoral program

• Doctoral studies in Germany
• FAQ Admission Mind & Brain
• Application
• Scholarships: General information
• Scientific soft-skill / key competencies courses
• Good Scientific Practice
• Support for your doctorate
• Progress reviews
• Registration and matriculation
• Doctoral degree
• Supervisors - Reviewers
• Mental health
• Mentoring and coaching
• Conflict consultation
• Equal Opportunity / METIS
• Publications
• Travel grants
• International students

Please note: The terms and conditions for a possible doctoral application round with program start in 2025 have not been finalized yet. (July/August 2024)

What you need to know about Admission:

To join the doctoral program of the Berlin School of Mind and Brain (an umbrella institution for 60 professorial mind-brain supervisors in the metropolitan Berlin area) is one very specific way to do your doctorate in Berlin, but not the only one. There are more doctoral programs in Berlin, and you can also find a supervisor without having to join a doctoral program like ours. It’s a slightly complicated system, and you will not be able to find the right path for yourself without reading up on it. As an introduction to the topic, please read on our website about Doctoral studies in Germany and FAQ Admission Mind & Brain and Facts About the School and Scholarships: General information .  

The Berlin School of Mind and Brain offers:

• A three-year interdisciplinary and structured doctoral program in English with a near-zero drop-out rate.
• Ample opportunities in research, education and training in one of Europe’s largest mind and brain research communities.
• A series of tailor-made, research-related courses (“teaching weeks”) on subjects relevant for interdisciplinary mind and brain research.
• A series of tailor-made scientific hard-skill and transferable-skill courses.
• Access to scientific networks, career development measures, personalized career advice and coaching.
• Assignment of at least two professorial thesis advisors – usually one from the brain sciences and one from the mind sciences, in order to ensure the interdisciplinary impact and support for your work.
• Regular meetings with leading international researchers at scientific meetings and international lecture series in Berlin.
• Research collaboration with master’s students of the two-track program “Mind and Brain”, and with postdoctoral researchers.
• Self-organized academic doctoral retreats.
• Access to travel funds for national and international conferences.
• Journal and methods clubs.
• Access to mentoring programs and coaching.

We do not offer:

• Training in psychotherapy - you will not be able to practice as a psychotherapist after completing our program!

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We have 3 Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Germany

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Phd student (f/m/x), phd research project.

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

PhD in Business, Economics and Social Sciences – 55 doctoral positions

Funded phd programme (students worldwide).

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

Germany PhD Programme

A German PhD usually takes 3-4 years. Traditional programmes focus on independent research, but more structured PhDs involve additional training units (worth 180-240 ECTS credits) as well as placement opportunities. Both options require you to produce a thesis and present it for examination. Many programmes are delivered in English.

PhD Studentship Opportunities in the overall Field of Cognition Research

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Behavior and Cognition (Ph.D.)

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The focus of this study program is on the foundations and the evolution of nonhuman and human primate behavior. Research projects are undertaken in the fields of psychology, anthropology, evolutionary biology and linguistics, with an emphasis on comparative approaches. Core areas are the evolution of social behavior, group behavior and group coordination, developmental psychology, as well as the cognitive and physiological foundations of behavior.

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The English-language doctoral programme covers the subject areas of psychology, anthropology, biology and linguistics. Numerous questions are considered from a comparative perspective. The Faculty of Biology and Psychology, the German Primate Centre and the Faculty of Philosophy (for the area of linguistics) are involved in the programme. Interdisciplinary cooperation and exchange across disciplinary boundaries are an important element of the training programme.

With their doctoral projects, the students are integrated into the research activities of one (or two) of the participating working groups. Each doctoral student is supervised by a three-member Thesis Committee.

In addition to their own research work, students obtain 20 ECTS-credits in five different modules. To prepare for a variety of future activities and a diverse job market, these modules are broadly defined and go beyond the scope of the actual research project. Students are free to choose courses according to their own interests, but should discuss their plans with their supervisors. Also courses offered by other programs or universities can be accepted. Each module may consist of several courses or activities and 4 ECTS-points are obtained in each of the following modules.

Module 1: Acquiring knowledge of and reflecting on research

Participants learn to critically evaluate their projects and their field of research as well as to introduce their discipline in short presentations. Credits are acquired through active participation in colloquia, seminars and journal clubs. In addition to the BeCog seminar series, and the colloquia of the CRC Text structures and the DPZ, other seminar series can be visited. Department-specific journal clubs and seminars are accepted.

Module 2: Technical and methodological basics

Participants are introduced to methodological approaches and techniques relevant for their own research. The Method courses organized by BeCog can be found in the Method course catalogue on this website. In addition, courses offered by other programs or universities can be accepted.

Module 3: Scientific teaching

Participants contribute to teaching. During their PhD, all candidates either contribute to lectures and seminars or supervise Bachelor and Masters students. The workload and specific duties need to be discussed with the supervisors and the thesis committee.

Module 4: Scientific communication

In this module, participants learn to present their own work to an international audience. To do so, PhD candidates participate in at least two scientific conferences and present their research either in talks or poster contributions.

Module 5: Key competencies

This module provides the opportunity to acquire increasingly important key qualifications. These skills are of general importance for a future professional career. Due to the large course diversity, students should discuss with their supervisors the selection of the most adequate courses. At the University of Göttingen, key qualifications are offered by the ZESS (Zentrale Einrichtung für Sprachen und Schlüsselqualifikationen) , the Teaching in Higher Education Unit or the Dorothea-Schlözer-mentoring programm ; other courses can also be accepted.

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Application deadlines

• for the summer semester until January 31st
• for the winter semester until July 31st

Previous studies

• Master degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or the natural sciences (incl. psychology), the degree must have been obtained in a field relevant for BeCog.
• Degrees which have been obtained in a country not signatory to the Bologna declaration must be formally confirmed to be equivalent and be accepted by the program committee
• Applications are also possible if applicants are currently enrolled in a relevant Master program, have obtained at least 90 ECTs-credits and if they are among the best 10% of their cohort.

Language requirements:

• Proof of proficiency in English
• Native English speakers and applicants who spent at least two of the last three years in an English-speaking country for professional or study reasons do not need to provide a certificate.
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English, at least grade B
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English at least grade C;
• IELTS Academic: at least band 6
• TOEFL-iBT: at least 80 points
• TOEFL-PBT: at least 550 points
• CEF ("Common European Framework"): at least C1
• UNIcertF: at least level III
• the successful completion of an English-speaking study program is accepted
• Certificates must not be older than three years at the time of application.

Further requirements

• a letter confirming supervision by a member of BeCog with GAUSS examination authorization
• a CV, written in English. It shall also cover the applicant's previous scientific career
• a short project proposal

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Find your PhD position in Germany

Before you start your search ....

Before you start your search you should know that there are different PhD models:

• Individual doctorate  or
• Structured PhD programmes

What's the difference? Check out our  overview of the various ways to do your PhD in Germany  

Find your individual doctorate

The "traditional" or "individual" path to a PhD remains the most common in Germany. An individual doctorate involves a thesis or dissertation that is produced under the  supervision of one professor . This form of PhD study offers a great deal of  flexibility , but demands a high degree of  personal initiative  and responsibility.

How to find your PhD supervisor

In Germany there is no central admissions or selection office for doctoral students. Therefore, your first step is to find a suitable professor who is willing to be your supervisor.

One way to find a supervisor is to look for a university institute that matches your area of research. The following online search engines might help you find a suitable supervisor:

• GERiT – German research institutions GERiT is a website containing information on approximately 29,000 research institutions in Germany. GERiT allows the user to search easily by location or subject. It provides all the information needed to choose an institution at which to research, study or do a doctorate. www.gerit.org
• Finding a PhD position PhDGermany publishes PhD openings in Germany that specifically target international applicants. Accordingly, in most cases the working language is English. Fluent knowledge of German is only required for certain special positions. PhDGermany helps you find the right PhD opening or supervisor for your doctoral thesis and assists you with the online application process. www.phdgermany.de
• Higher Education Compass   This database provides up-to-date information from universities about doctoral opportunities in Germany. The search engine enables you to carry out targeted searches on the basis of departments, admission requirements and form of doctoral thesis. www.higher-education-compass.de

Furthermore,  your contacts with your professors or previous university  could help direct you to a suitable department or potential supervisor in Germany.

It is also helpful to attend  academic conferences  in your own subject area. There you will be able to exchange information and make contacts ­– and perhaps even find a future PhD supervisor.

Find your structured PhD programme

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Structured PhD programmes in Germany are frequently very similar to the PhD programmes in English-speaking countries, in which a  team of supervisors  look after a  group of doctoral students . Around 12,000 doctoral students from abroad – roughly one in four – do their PhDs in structured programmes. As a rule, it is possible to complete a doctorate in four to five years.

Where to find your PhD programme

There is no central database of all structured PhD programmes in Germany. You can usually find these programmes directly through the respective universities, graduate schools or non-university research institutions. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) database is also a good place to look. Here you will find a large number of PhD programmes that are specially aimed at international doctoral students.

International doctoral programme database

Are you interested in an international doctoral programme in Germany? This DAAD database presents a selection of roughly 230 international doctoral programmes in Germany. The database can be searched according to different criteria.  www.daad.de/international-programmes 

Doctoral programmes at universities

Many universities offer structured doctoral programmes, which they publicise on their websites. The Student Advisory Service or Graduate Centre at the respective university will also provide help here. You can find the relevant addresses using the Higher Education Compass provided by the German Rectors’ Conference. www.higher-education-compass.de

​​​​​​​DFG-funded research training groups

Research training groups are also funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation, DFG) for a period of up to nine years. Their key emphasis is on the qualification of doctoral researchers within the framework of a focused research programme and a structured training strategy. www.dfg.de > Current Research Training Groups

Helmholtz Research Schools, Colleges and Graduate Schools

The Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organisation. In collaboration with various institutions of higher education, Helmholtz Association research centres have established structured PhD programmes under the auspices of Helmholtz Graduate Schools, Helmholtz Research Schools and Colleges.  www.helmholtz.de > PhD Candidates 

Leibniz Graduate Schools

The Leibniz Association connects 97 research institutes that conduct problem-oriented research and provide scientific infrastructure of national and international importance. Together with universities they run structured PhD programmes in Leibniz Graduate Schools. www.leibniz-association.eu > Leibniz Graduate Schools

International Max Planck Research Schools

The Max Planck Society specialises in innovative basic research and its institutes are able to offer up-and-coming researchers excellent infrastructure and support. The website lists the programmes available at International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS):  www.mpg.de > International Max Planck Research Schools  

Max Planck Schools

In Germany, the best researchers in a specific field are often work at different universities and non-university research institutions spread throughout the country. The Max Planck Schools serve as hubs which gather this distributed knowledge. Here, the brightest minds in their fields have come together from within the scientific community to interconnect in faculties made up of active researchers. Students gain access to these unique networks, learn in close personal exchange from leaders in their fields and their peers, and enjoy access to outstanding infrastructure. Currently, three Schools are operating in the fields of Cognition, Matter to Life, and Photonics. www.maxplanckschools.de

Where can I find out about requirements?

Application procedures  differ from programme to programme . The precise requirements and deadlines can be found on the website of the respective university, research training group or graduate school. You should therefore first choose a PhD programme and/or graduate school.

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Doing a phd in germany (2019, 40 pages).

This booklet for (prospective) international doctoral students presents the different options for doing a doctorate in Germany. It explains the formal requirements and gives some practical advice on finding the right supervisor or doctoral programme. It also outlines different sponsorship and funding options.

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does it mean to be human? The Department of Comparative Cultural Psychology  at the MPI EVA combines developmental, cross-cultural, and comparative psychology approaches to study the fundamental

PhD Position (f/m/d) | FutureU meets Resilience

of Education and Child Studies at Leiden University are offering a PhD Position (f/m/d) - FutureU meets Resilience. Your profile Are you interested in novel research methods and conducting state-of-the-art

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of Biology and Psychology , Chemistry , Geoscience and Geography , Mathematics and Computer Science , and Physics . These faculties are closely cooperating with the University Medical Center , several Max

PhD student (m/f/d) Digital environment as a health factor

applications for a PhD student (m/f/d) (Focus on the digital environment as a health factor) Salary grade 13 TV-L part time (65%) to be filled for an initial period of 3 years. The position is to be filled in

Doctoral candidate ( PhD ) (65%; d/f/m) CitySoundscapes Project

01.07.2024, Wissenschaftliches Personal Soundscapes across cityscapes: Relationships among bird diversity, sound, and urban green infrastructure PhD Project Within the CitySoundscapes Project we

PhD and/or postdoc positions in Cognitive Neuroscience

PhD and/or postdoc positions in Cognitive NeuroscienceThe research focuses on combining neuroimaging and behaviour with computational models to understand how the human brain learns and uses

PhD positions and Postdoc (f/m/d) for the Social Neurobiology Lab

at the German Primate Center (DPZ) is offering: Two PhD positions and a Postdoc (f/m/d) The PhD positions are available immediately for three years. We are flexible regarding the start date, and contract

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PhD - Neurodevelopmental Disorders (m/f/d) Stellenanzeige merken Stellenanzeige teilen wanted for September 2024 at the Clinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy. The Department

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potentials of modern work in interdisciplinary approaches. We combine the disciplines of Ergonomics, Immunology, Toxicology, Psychology and Neurosciences. The Department of Ergonomics has a vacancy for a PhD

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Many important developments in the discipline of Psychology stem from German researchers and universities - the contributions of William Stern and the founding of Gestalt psychology are some examples. Today, Germany still offers high quality education in this subject to students, placing 7 universities in the top 100 of the THE subject ranking, as well as in other reputable rankings.

During a Master’s program, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge in a certain sub-field of Psychology, such as Cognitive Psychology, Behavioral Psychology, or Neuropsychology. Programs in Organizational Psychology are also offered, as well as more interdisciplinary courses, intersecting with subjects such as Sports, Computer Science, or Business Administration.

There are various choices to study Psychology in English in Germany that you can explore in our Study Finder.

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No. of Students: approx. 105,000 students

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Friedrich Schiller University Jena Jena

Ehealth and communication.

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Application Requirements

When you apply to a Master’s program in Psychology in Germany, universities will usually expect you to have an academic degree in a related discipline. Since a course in Psychology may focus on different aspects of social sciences, natural sciences, and the humanities, different degrees are accepted by different programs. For some courses, relevant fields may be natural sciences, Mathematics, Informatics, Neuroscience, Biology or Medicine, and for others these may be Philosophy or Linguistics. A first degree in Psychology should get you into most programs, however some programs may require students to have a certain amount of classes in Statistics or Clinical Research. Usually, application tests or interviews are not part of the admission process, students must simply submit required documents. In addition to standard certificates (e.g. first degree certificate, a transcript of records, a language certificate), a CV and a letter of motivation are typically required.

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Ruhr-Universität Bochum Bochum

Sport and excercise sciences for health and performance.

Osnabrück University Osnabrück

Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg Würzburg

Translational neuroscience.

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Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin Berlin

Social work as a human rights profession.

Touro University Berlin | A Campus of Touro University New York • USA Berlin

Psychology (us degree).

Justus Liebig University Giessen Giessen

Mind, brain and behavior.

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CBS International Business School

Program Fees: € 5,550 - € 7,920

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Constructor University

Program Fees: € 10,000

Frankfurt School of Finance and Management

Program Fees: € 5,375

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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Program Fees: € 0 - € 4,300

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Structured Doctoral Programs

Each of our structured doctoral programs offers a comprehensive and cross-disciplinary curriculum designed to help you realize your full potential and prepare for a successful career. The programs include innovative, personalized advising with regular progress checks, as well as extensive opportunities to broaden your research network and connect with peers in your field.

The University of Bonn offers a wide range of funding opportunities, which have been summarized for you on this page, divided into the following categories:

Bonn International Graduate Schools (BIGS)

Phd programs within our cluster of excellence.

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Third-Party Funded Programs

Doctoral education at the highest level: BIGS enable doctoral studies in outstanding research contexts with attractive international collaborations and a qualification program tailored to the needs of graduate students.

Located at the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics and supported by Germany’s Excellence Initiative, BIGS-M  is home to all of the University’s doctoral candidates in mathematics and contributes to Bonn’s excellent international reputation in the field.

BGSE offers a structured program that is tailored to the needs of doctoral candidates, including an internationally recognized research network.

Supported by Germany’s Excellence Initiative and jointly administered by the renowned Physics Institutes at the Universities of Bonn and Cologne, BCGS  offers doctoral studies through an integrated honors program.

Home to an international community of talented biomedical scientists, BIGS DrugS 6 6 is the hub for doctoral candidates from pharma research institutes within the University’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Faculty of Medicine.

BIGS-OAS offers a wide range of courses within a research context, focused on the cultures and societies of Asia and Asia Minor.

BIGS Neuroscience provides a top-level, internationally competitive program in this rapidly growing field.

BIGS CPS's interdisciplinary approach combines medical, agricultural and pharmaceutical research.

BIGS Chemistry 10 doctoral candidates enjoy an exceptional and ambitious program covering all fields of chemistry.

This three-year doctoral program  is offered in conjunction with the University’s ImmunoSensation Cluster, which is funded by Germany’s Excellence Initiative.

Part of the University of Bonn’s Center for Development Research, BIGS-DR   trains students for an international career in development cooperation, policy or research through a combination of academic study and intensive tutorship.

The BIGS Land and Food combines the research at the agricultural Faculty with an interdisciplinary study program.

Clusters of Excellence stand for international and interdisciplinary elite research and offer young scientists excellent funding and career conditions. The University of Bonn currently has six clusters of excellence, more than any other university in Germany, and thus opens up a broad spectrum of possible research topics to doctoral candidates. Here you will find an overview of the university's clusters of excellence.

PhD Programs within our Excellence Cluster

The goal of the Hausdorff Center of Mathematics is to identify and address mathematical challenges of the 21st century, to advance groundbreaking fundamental mathematical research worldwide, and to develop the mathematical methods and tools required by science and society.

Part of the Hausdorff Center is also a graduate school: The Bonn International Graduate School of Mathematics (BIGS-M) hosts all doctoral students of mathematics and contributes to the outstanding international reputation of the university in this field. The duration of the program is usually 3 years, and the doctorate (Dr. rer nat.) can be earned as a degree.

More information: https://www.bigs-math.uni-bonn.de/de/studies/ 14 15 15

ImmunoSensation2 aims to continue the success story of the existing ImmunoSensation cluster. While the emphasis so far has been on fundamental research in particular of the innate immune system, now the mechanisms of immune intelligence are to be uncovered, i.e. the question of how the body succeeds in adapting immune responses to specific situations and then remembers this in order to be optimally prepared for similar challenges in the future. The cluster's graduate school, the Bonn International Graduate School Immunosciences and Infection offers a structured, three-year doctoral program.

You can find further information about this program here: 

https://www.immunosensation.de/opportunities/young-scientists

Until today, dependency studies has almost exclusively dealt with slavery on the American continent or in antiquity. The Cluster of Excellence "Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (BCDSS)" aims to broaden this perspective in terms of content, space and time. Within the framework of the cluster, a structured doctoral program with a duration of 4 years is offered.

Further information can be found at:  https://www.dependency.uni-bonn.de/en 15 16

Over the last few decades, computer hardware has become smaller and smaller, but their technology remains more or less the same. Slowly, this development is reaching its limits.Thus, we need new technologies that satisfy our growing hunger for even more powerful hardware.

Quantum physics could be a solution.

Together with the University of Cologne and the RWTH Aachen, Bonn researchers want to work on making this new technology usable. To achieve this, quantum bits or even qubits - the quantum counterpart to our previous bits - quantum communication channels that build networks and error correction methods have to be explored from the ground up. As part of the Excellence Initiative, the Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy (BCGS) offers a doctoral program with an integrated honors program.

Further information can be found at:  http://www.gradschool.physics.uni-bonn.de/. 4 4

The ECONtribute researches the functioning of markets as well as reasons for their failure. In doing so, the cluster goes beyond traditional analyses by systematically combining model-based theoretical approaches and behavioral explanatory models while incorporating legal and political frameworks. Within the cluster, the Bonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE) offers doctoral students a tailored structured doctoral program that includes an internationally recognized research network.

Further information can be found at:  https://www.bgse.uni-bonn.de. 3 3

Increasing agricultural production despite limited land while reducing the ecological footprint of agriculture - this is one of the challenges of our time. For this reason, the University of Bonn and Forschungszentrum Jülich are jointly developing methods and new technologies to observe, analyze, better understand and more specifically treat plants. The cluster's graduate school, the Theodor Brinkmann Graduate School, offers an interdisciplinary study program to master's students and doctoral candidates at the Faculty of Agriculture.

More information: https://www.phenorob.de/ .

The Third-Party Funded Programs at the University of Bonn offer structured doctoral studies on selected research topics. They enable close networking among doctoral students conducting research on related topics.

Bonn International Graduate School of Mathematics (BIGS-M) 2 17 18 18 Located at the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, BIGS-M provides an umbrella for all Bonn PhD students in mathematics. Thus, the BIGS-M contributes to the excellent national and international reputation of mathematics at Bonn.

Bonn International Graduate School Immunosciences and Infection The BIGS Immunosciences and Infection is a structured 3-year PhD program in conjunction with the ImmunoSensation Cluster/Bonn. The ImmunoSensation Cluster is part of the Excellence Strategy.

DFG Research Training Group "Gegenwart/Literatur. Geschichte, Theorie und Praxeologie eines Verhältnisses" (GRK 2291) [only in German] The Research Training group supported by the DFG  aims at the exploration and analysis of the constitutive dimensions of the concept of contemporary literature.  

DFG international Research Training Group "Myeloid antigen presenting cells and the induction of adaptive immunity" GRK (2168) 19 19 19 19 The DFG-funded project is a cooperation of the University of Bonn and the University of Melbourne. The principal research focus is the intersection between innate and adaptive immunity in the context of infection.

DFG Research Training Group  "The Macroeconomics of Inequality"  ( GRK 2281) 20 20 20 20 The research program focuses on the macroeconomic aspects of inequality, an aspect of first-order importance for society. 

DFG Research Training Group "Template-designed Organic Electronics (TIDE)" (GRK 2591) 21 21 21 The Graduate Program 'Template-Designed Optoelectronic Devices' (TIDE) aims to provide comprehensive doctoral education in the field of Organic Electronics (OE) to meet the requirements of highly qualified and multidisciplinary professionals. 

DFG Research Training Group "Tools and Drugs of the Future - Innovative Methods and New Modalities in Medicinal Chemistry" (GRK 2873) The goal of the RTG " Tools and Drugs of the Future" is to modernize medicinal chemistry and train a new generation of medicinal chemists and researchers at the interface with interconnected disciplines. In addition, the projects are intended to contribute to the development of new drug substances.

Integrated Research Training Group at the DFG Collaborative Research Centre "Synaptic Micronetworks in Health and Disease" (SFB 1089) 22 22 27 27 Located at the newly inaugurated SFB 1089 on neuronal networks, the Integrated Research Training Group offers a structured graduate program for all doctoral researchers at the Centre.

Integrated Research Training Group at theDFG Collaborative Research Centre "Future Rural Africa" (SFB/TR 228) The integrated research group is investigating the relationship between land use change and shaping the future in rural Africa in a total of 14 subprojects.

Integrated Research Training Group at the DFG Collaborative Research Centre "Open System Control of Atomic and Photonic Matter" (SFB/TR 185) 24 The collaborative research centre Oscar will explore the physics of open systems.

Integrated Research Training Group at the DFG Collaborative Research Centre "Aortic Diseases" (SFB/TR 259) 25 The aim of this research initiative is to better understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms of resident and non-resident cells in aortic diseases.

Integrated Research Training Group at the DFG Collaborative Research Centre "Regional Climate Change: Disentangling the Role of Land Use and Water Management" (SFB 1502) The SFB combines the strengths of the University of Bonn and its project partners to answer one of the most difficult questions in understanding climate change.

Integrated Research Training Group at the DFG Collaborative Research Centre "Brown and Beige Fat - Organ Crosstalk, Signaling and Energetics (BATenergy)" (SFB/TRR 333) The CRC investigates metabolism/diabetes and focusses on brown adipose tissue. 

One Health and Urban Transformation

The NRW Forschungskolleg One Health and Urban Transformation is a transdisciplinary graduate school that aims to find interventions to achieve optimal health for humans, animals, plants and the environment with a special focus on developments in NRW, Saõ Paulo, Accra and Ahmedabad.

International Max Planck Research School Moduli Spaces 27 27 In cooperation with the University of Bonn, the renowned Bonn Max-Planck-Institute for Mathematics offers a PhD program with a special focus on the study of moduli.

International Max Planck Research School for Astronomy and Astrophysics 28 28 In cooperation between the Max-Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy and the Universities of Bonn and of Cologne, the Research School facilitates 3 years of PhD studies with a curriculum tailored to the individual student.

International Max Planck Research School for Brain and Behavior 29 The IMPRS for Brain & Behavior is a cooperation between the Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior - caesar, the University of Bonn and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn

International Max Planck Research School - Recharge IMPRS-RECHARGE focuses on interdisciplinary research between chemistry and physics with an emphasis on catalytic mechanisms, physical-chemical analysis and energy topics. Scientific challenges shall be looked at from different angles. Furthermore the combination of theory and practice is a vital aim of the IMPRS-RECHARGE.

Marie Curie Innovative Training Network "Macro and Microplastic in Agricultural Soil Systems“ (SOPLAS) The SOPLAS project will assemble a multidisciplinary team to study the nexus of plastic–agriculture–soil. It will also train a new generation of leading experts. The project aims to identify the plastic cycle within agricultural soil systems and support the development of environmental policies related to mitigating the impact of plastics. The findings will advance our knowledge about the sustainable use of plastics in European agriculture.

Marie Curie Innovative Training Network "Early Stage Researchers EDUCational Program on Factor VIII Immunogenicity“ (EDUC8 ) 32 37 The EDUC8 program is a multidisciplinary training program with exposure of the enrolled ESRs to a core common educational package and development of individual PhD researchprojects dedicated to decreasing the societal burden associated with the development of anti-FVIII antibodies in Europe.

Marie Curie Innovative Training Network "Research and Training in Early Life Nutrition to Prevent Disease" (GROWTH)

GROWTH is an Innovative Training Network that aims to train young business-oriented researchers in developing pathological insights, biomarker diagnostics and personalized nutritional interventions for intestinal failure in neonates and preterm infants.

Tools4Teams - "Research Training to Design and Implement Tools Supporting Safe Teamwork in Healthcare"

The Tools4Teams research project will prepare the next generation of teamwork experts to contribute new insights and smart technologies for safe and effective care. Tools4Teams brings together expertise from social and technical sciences, human-centered design, education, and clinical specialties.

Trinational Graduate College "Mass and Integration in Antique Societies" [in German/French] Supported by the Deutsch-Französische Hochschule since 2011, the tri-national Graduate School in Ancient History offers curriculum events in Bonn, Berne, and Strasbourg.

Structured Doctoral Programs by Discipline

Find the right structured doctoral program at the University of Bonn in your discipline here:

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Faculties at the University of Bonn work together to design interdisciplinary programs that combine key perspectives and offer unique insights.

Cross-Disciplinary Programs

Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) 42 Unique in Europe, BIGS-DR links perspectives from the Faculties of Philosophy, Agriculture, and Law and Economics – with an international focus.

Bonn International Graduate School of Neuroscience (BIGS Neuroscience) 8 8 A collaboration between the University’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, as well as external partners, BIGS Neuroscience offers a medical program alongside five research areas in medicine.

SciMed Doctoral College 43 42 The Doctoral College offers scientific training for students in medicine and dental medicine, leading to a dual Dr. med. and Dr. med. dent. degree.

Researchers at the University of Bonn explore a wide variety of issues in economics, including game theory, applied microeconomics, monetary and international macroeconomics, contract theory, labor economics and finance.

Economics Programs

Bonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE) BGSE offers a structured program that is tailored to the needs of doctoral candidates, including an internationally recognized research network.

DFG Research Training Group "Die Macroeconomics of Inequality" (GRK 2281) The research program focuses on the macroeconomic aspects of inequality, an aspect of first-order importance for society. 

Law Programs

Graduate School of Law and Political Science Department of Law The Graduate School of the Faculty of Law and Political Science was founded in the summer semester of 2018 and supports the doctoral students in preparing their doctoral studies.

The University of Bonn’s Faculty of Medicine offers doctoral programs in medical biochemistry, neurosciences and pharmacology. With the exception of the SciMed Doctoral College, all programs are administered in cooperation with the University’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

Cross-Disciplinary Program

SciMed Doctoral College The Doctoral College offers scientific training for students in medicine and dental medicine, leading to a dual Dr. med. and Dr. med. dent. degree.

Neuroscience

Bonn International Graduate School of Neuroscience (BIGS Neuroscience) BIGS Neuroscience provides a top-level, internationally competitive program in this rapidly growing field.

Synaptic Micronetworks in Health and Disease (SFB 1089) Supported by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft – DFG) collaborative research centers, this integrated research training group works to identify fundamental rules that govern neuronal behavior at the network level and translate network dynamics to mammalian and human behavior.

International Max Planck Research School for Brain and Behavior A joint venture of the University of Bonn, the Max-Planck-associated Center of Advanced European Studies and Research, the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, and Florida Atlantic University, this graduate school offers a complete doctoral and research program in the neurosciences.

Marie Curie Initial Training Network "modelling and pRedicting Human decision-making Using Measures of subconscious Brain processes through mixed reality interfaces and biOmetric signals" (RHUMBO) RHUMBO proposes using measures of subconscious brain processes through the use of mixed reality technologies (MRT) and advanced biometric signals processing as a new paradigm to improve the knowledge that implicit brain processes have in human decision-making.

Pharma Research

Bonn International Graduate School of Drug Sciences (BIGS DrugS) Home to an international community of talented biomedical scientists, BIGS DrugS is the hub for doctoral candidates from pharma research institutes within the University’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Faculty of Medicine.

Bonn International Graduate School of Immunosciences and Infection

This three-year doctoral program is offered in conjunction with the University's ImmunoSensation Cluster , which is funded by Germany’s Excellence Initiative.

DFG Research Training Group "Myeloid antigen presenting cells and the induction of adaptive immunity" GRK (2168) The DFG-funded project is a cooperation of the University of Bonn and the University of Melbourne.

At the University of Bonn’s Faculty of Arts, you’ll find a highly international environment with students and researchers in a wide range of fields.

German Studies, Comparative Literature and Culture 

Structured Doctoral Program in German Studies (SPP) [website in German] Taught in German, the SPP supports doctoral candidates’ initiatives within the Institute for German, Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies.

German-Italian Doctoral College [website in German] Taught in German, this three-year grant program provides structured doctoral studies for researchers in German and Italian, with time in both Bonn and Florence.

History and Ancient History 

Mass and Integration in Antique Societies [website in German and French] Supported by Franco-German University and taught in German and French, this trinational doctoral program includes study in Bonn; Berne, Switzerland; and Strasbourg, France.

Oriental and Asian Studies Bonn

International Graduate School of Oriental and Asian Studies (BIGS-OAS) BIGS-OAS offers a wide range of courses within a research context, focused on the cultures and societies of Asia and Asia Minor.

Romance Studies

Italian Studies [website in German and Italian] Offered in cooperation with the Universities of Florence and Paris-Sorbonne IV, this trinational doctoral program is taught in German and Italian.

Structured DPhil program at the Faculty of Arts The program supports qualified doctoral candidates from all disciplines in their doctoral projects. It provides the opportunity for networking, interdisciplinary exchange in diverse social sciences and humanities subjects, progress monitoring and financial support for travel, workshops or research funding as part of the doctorate.

European Founding Myths in Literature, Arts and Music [website in German, French and Italian] This trinational program is jointly organized by the Universities of Bonn, Florence and Paris-Sorbonne IV and taught in German, French and Italian.

Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) Part of the University of Bonn’s Center for Development Research, BIGS-DR trains students for an international career in development cooperation, policy or research through a combination of academic study and intensive tutorship.

The University’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences offers numerous externally funded doctoral programs in areas including mathematics and informatics, physics, biology, pharmacology and molecular biomedicine.

Programs in neuroscience, pharma research, immunoscience, and infection and molecular biomedicine are offered in cooperation with the Faculty of Medicine.

Mathematics

Bonn International Graduate School of Mathematics (BIGS-M) 2 2 Located at the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, BIGS-M is home to all of the University’s doctoral candidates in mathematics and contributes to Bonn’s excellent international reputation in the field.

International Max Planck Research School on Moduli Spaces 53 53 This program includes courses, seminars and activities focused on the geometric spaces whose points represent fixed algebro-geometric objects (or isomorphism classes of such objects).

Physics und Astronomy

Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy (BCGS) 4 4 Supported by Germany’s Excellence Initiative and jointly administered by the renowned Physics Institutes at the Universities of Bonn and Cologne, BCGS offers doctoral studies through an integrated honors program.

International Max Planck Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics 55 55 This program offers a broad spectrum of topics in observational and theoretical galactic and extragalactic astrophysics, observational and theoretical cosmology, and fundamental physics – using astronomical tools and instrumentation.

Leibniz Graduate School on Genomic Biodiversity Research Based at Bonn’s Alexander Koenig Research Museum, this school is focused primarily on insect genome evolution.

Bonn International Graduate School of Chemistry (BIGS Chemistry) 57 57 BIGS Chemistry offers an internationally competitive doctoral program and opportunities to perform cutting-edge research.

Neurosciences

Bonn International Graduate School of Neuroscience (BIGS Neuroscience) 8 8 BIGS Neuroscience provides a top-level, internationally competitive program in this rapidly growing field.

Synaptic Micronetworks in Health and Disease (SFB 1089) 22 22 Supported by DFG collaborative research centers, this integrated research training group works to identify fundamental rules that govern neuronal behavior at the network level and translate network dynamics to mammalian and human behavior.

International Max Planck Research School for Brain and Behavior 29 29 The IMPRS for Brain & Behavior is a cooperation between the Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior - caesar, the University of Bonn and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn.

Bonn International Graduate School of Drug Sciences (BIGS DrugS) 6 6 Home to an international community of talented biomedical scientists, BIGS DrugS is the hub for doctoral candidates from pharma research institutes within the University’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Faculty of Medicine.

BIGS Immunoscience and Infection A structured, three-year doctoral program, IITB is offered in conjunction with the ImmunoSensation Cluster at the University of Bonn.

Doctoral candidates in the field of agriculture may choose to study through the Faculty of Agriculture’s Theodor Brinkmann Graduate School or earn their degree through the University of Bonn’s Center for Development Research.

Agriculture Programs

Bonn International Graduate School for Land and Food (BIGS Land and Food)  Founded in 2008, the Brinkmann School is home to master's and doctoral candidates in the Faculty of Agriculture, combining research with an interdisciplinary study program.

Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) 12 Part of the University of Bonn’s Center for Development Research 59 , BIGS-DR trains researchers for an international career in development cooperation, policy or research through a combination of academic study and intensive tutorship.

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13 Top Clinical Psychology Study Programs in Germany for 2023

There are 13 study programs available at 13 universities in Germany , according to data provided by Erudera.com.

Why should you study in Germany?

Germany is one of the world's top study destinations for international students and definitely a higher education paradise. In Germany, you will find countless prestigious and top-ranked universities for , hundreds of specialized study programs to choose from, degrees that are valued globally, and affordable studies. Not to mention, Germany is a country with a unique culture, dynamic lifestyle, and many interesting places to explore during your studies here.

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85 Best universities for Clinical Psychology in Germany

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Germany ranked based on their research performance in Clinical Psychology. A graph of 2.53M citations received by 81.2K academic papers made by 85 universities in Germany was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Heidelberg University - Germany

For Clinical Psychology

2. University of Hamburg

3. University of Munich

4. Charite - Medical University of Berlin

5. University of Marburg

6. Free University of Berlin

7. Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

8. Dresden University of Technology

9. University of Leipzig

10. University of Freiburg

11. Goethe University of Frankfurt am Main

12. University of Tubingen

13. University of Gottingen

14. Ruhr University Bochum

15. University of Cologne

16. Heinrich Heine University of Dusseldorf

17. University of Wurzburg

18. University of Ulm

19. Humboldt University of Berlin

20. University of Munster

21. University of Bonn

22. University of Trier

23. University of Erlangen Nuremberg

24. University of Giessen

25. University of Duisburg - Essen

26. Hannover Medical School

27. RWTH Aachen University

28. Technical University of Munich

29. University of Lubeck

30. University of Konstanz

31. University of Regensburg

32. University of Bielefeld

33. Friedrich Schiller University of Jena

34. Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg

35. University of Greifswald

36. Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg

37. Saarland University

38. University of Potsdam

39. University of Bremen

40. University of Mannheim

41. Kiel University

42. Witten/Herdecke University

43. Osnabruck University

44. University of Rostock

45. University of Wuppertal

46. TU Dortmund University

47. Leuphana University of Luneburg

48. University of Bamberg

49. Braunschweig University of Technology

50. German Sport University Cologne

51. University of Koblenz-Landau

52. Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg

53. Chemnitz University of Technology

54. Aachen University of Applied Sciences

55. University of Kassel

56. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

57. Technical University of Berlin

58. Jacobs University Bremen

59. Catholic University of Eichstatt-Ingolstadt

60. University of Siegen

61. University of Augsburg

62. University of Hildesheim

63. University of Stuttgart

64. University of Bayreuth

65. University of Hohenheim

66. Darmstadt University of Technology

67. University of Hagen

68. European University Viadrina

69. University of Erfurt

70. Ilmenau University of Technology

71. Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences

72. University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg

73. Mainz University of Applied Sciences

74. Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

75. Leibniz University of Hanover

76. Esslingen University of Applied Sciences

77. Technical University of Kaiserslautern

78. University of Applied Sciences Dusseldorf

79. Munich University of the Federal Armed Forces

80. University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover

81. University of Paderborn

82. Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts

83. University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management

84. Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus - Senftenberg

85. Fulda University of Applied Sciences

The best cities to study Clinical Psychology in Germany based on the number of universities and their ranks are Heidelberg , Hamburg , Munich , and Berlin .

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Doctor of Philosophy in Psychogerontology is an advanced degree for graduates of the historical faculties department awarded via dissertation. The typical program length of a PhD is three years; this is comprised of one semester of additional study and 2.5 years of dissertation work and research. The Psychogerontology course will build students awareness of global perspectives on ageing and the lives of older people by drawing on the views and experience of a wide range of experts including geriatricians, clinicians, demographers, policy analysts and sociologists.

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The main tasks for PhD in Psychogerontology: having advanced knowledge in the various disciplines of this study and in the theoretical and practical problems that this interdisciplinary area is now facing; know, differentiate and critically evaluate the different trends and traditions of psychogerontology; acquire skills and research for the development of assessment tasks.

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Universities offering the most popular PhD programs in Psychology in Germany

Heidelberg University

Germany, Heidelberg

Heidelberg University (informally Heidelberg, German: Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg; Latin: Universitas Ruperto Carola Heidelbergensis) is a public research university in H...

Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg

Germany, Magdeburg

The Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg was founded in 1993 and is one of the youngest universities in Germany. The university in Magdeburg has about 14,000 students in nine fac...

University of Hagen

Germany, Hagen

The University of Hagen (German: FernUniversität in Hagen, informally often referred to as FU Hagen) is a public research university that is primarily focused on distance teaching....

Georg-August-University Goettingen

Germany, Goettingen

The University of Göttingen, known informally as Georgia Augusta, is a public comprehensive research university in the city of Göttingen, Germany. Founded in 1734 by George II, Kin...

University of Tubingen

Germany, Tuebingen

The University of Tübingen (colloquially German: Tübingen), officially the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen (German: Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen; Latin: Universitas Eb...

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