Please make sure to check the German website as well - it might offer more detailed information.

Prospective doctoral students

Thank you for your interest in doctoral studies at HAW Hamburg. This page is intended to give you an overview of the possibilities for undertaking doctoral work at the university.

If you have general questions about doctoral studies, the HAW Hamburg Graduate Centre advises prospective students. The professors in the faculties will advise and supervise you regarding subject-related questions.

The HAW Hamburg Graduate Centre regularly offers two workshops for prospective doctoral students:

- Doctoral studies – Are they right for me?
- Doctoral studies – Finding a topic and writing the proposal

Additionally, HAW Hamburg offers the open information session 'From Master to Doctor? Doctoral studies at HAW Hamburg'. You can find information about upcoming dates on the Workshops and events page.

We've compiled information about some central elements of undertaking doctoral studies in the FAQs below. If you have further questions, please contact the Graduate Centre at Promotionszentrum. We're happy to help you!

General questions

Should I pursue doctoral studies?

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Which PhD topic is right for me?

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How do I find a supervisor?

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Who can I contact if I have questions?

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Requirements and organisational details

Can I undertake doctoral studies if I have a Bachelor's degree or the German 'Diplom'?

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Which criteria do I need to fulfil in order to undertake doctoral studies?

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Which foreign-language skills do I need to have?

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With which universities are cooperations possible?

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How is cooperation with the PhD-awarding university managed?

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Should I enrol as a doctoral student?

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Can I change my PhD topic and supervisor?

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Financing your PhD

How much does it cost to undertake doctoral studies?

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Where can I find general information about financing my doctoral studies?

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Where can I find information about scholarships from foundations and organisations supporting exceptional students?

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What funding options are currently available?

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Where can I find information about doctoral positions or academic positions following my doctorate?

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Do I need to organise the funding myself?

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Can I complete a PhD while still working in my field?

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Graduate Centre

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20099 Hamburg

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F +49.40.428 75-9869 

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