Admission requirements

We welcome applications from ambitious, highly qualified and motivated students of all nationalities. We expect outstanding academic performance and prior research experience along with the potential and enthusiasm to conduct challenging, top-class research towards a PhD.

Academic requirements

Applicants must hold, or anticipate receiving before taking up thesis work, an undergraduate degree in life sciences, natural sciences, engineering or medicine that allows them to enter doctoral programs in their home country. In general, a Master degree or equivalent is required. Applicants holding an excellent BSc degree are also welcome to apply, given that independent research and a written thesis is part of the course of study. In that case, additional requirements to be completed during PhD thesis work will be defined on a case-to-case basis. Candidates holding a medical degree must have completed the course of study, including the exam equivalent to the German 2nd State Exam, before starting their PhD thesis.

Formal requirements

Applicants are required to provide relevant transcripts including the marks and degree certificates with the application. In case the course of study is ongoing, an official up-to-date preliminary transcript, including the marks obtained so far, is to be included.

Language requirements

The language of the Dresden International PhD Program is English. Proficiency in English is therefore required for participation, and applicants might be contacted by phone for assessment. However, formal proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS) is not requested.