Philosophy

In your doctoral research, you will work on selected research questions related to humanties and cultural studies subjects.

The submission deadline for the summer semester 2025 for this doctoral program starts on January 7 and ends on February 4, 2025.

Applications submitted after this deadline will not be processed!

The doctoral program in Philosophy is designed to enable doctoral candidates to conduct independent research and thus contribute to the development of research in the humanities and cultural studies at an international level. In their dissertations, doctoral candidates undertake to independently work on new academic questions. They generate new knowledge, broaden their methodological skills and, by regularly presenting their results, acquire skills in academic discourse, science and universal communication.

Visit the website of the GEWI Faculty for further information on the doctoral program.

Before applying for admission: Find a supervisor and a topic for your dissertation project.

You have not yet found a supervisor and/or selected a topic for your dissertation? Then read our tips for preparing for the doctorate here.

Step 1: Fill out and gather the necessary documents, including the supervision agreement and application for admission to doctoral studies.

You can find the required forms on the information page of the dean's office.
Information on other required documents (e.g. degree certificates) can be found in our Admission Guide.

Step 2: Complete the online application.