Enrolment for PhD courses

Non-German international graduate students which want to enroll for PhD courses direct their application to the University of Rostock. Application is possible at any time.

Application for PhD courses for enrolled students of other universities

Application for PhD courses for enrolled students of other universities

If you have studied on a national or international university and seek entrance to a PhD course of the University of Rostock, you have to file an Application for admission to German university for international applicants with foreign academic qualification. Application is possible at any time.

Necessary documents for PhD courses are
  • a filled and signed application form (download the German application or English application),
  • attested copies of all certificates that qualify for university admission in your home country (please make sure to bring copies of the original documents as well as a German or English transcript),
  • attested copies of all university reports and diplomas (please make sure to bring copies of the original documents as well as a German or English transcript),
  • acknowledgement of your doctoral supervisor

Please don’t staple the documents and hand them in, in minimal size of A5.

Confirmation of arrival can only be given if a prepared and post-paid postal card is attached with your application.

The handed in documents will after process be destroyed. In your own interest please do not enclose your original documents, only certified copies in original.

Enrolment for PhD courses - for enrolled students of the Rostock University

If you are already enrolled on University of Rostock (for a basic course of study for instance) and seek entrance to a PhD-course you have to follow the way of application for German prospective students. More information you will find ► here 


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