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Doctoral Studies

The Doctoral Degree Regulations of the Faculty of Human Science of 10 November 2021 apply.

English Version (not legally binding!)

If you have any questions concerning doctoral studies, please contact:

Albrecht Dreißig
Golm, Building 35, Room 1.03
Phone: 0331 977-2165
albrecht.dreissig.1uni-potsdamde

Please note:

Office hours only after prior agreement by e-mail.

Documents must be sent by mail to: Universität Potsdam, Dekanat der Humanwissenschaftlichen Fakultät, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24/25, 14476 Potsdam.

The next meetings of the Doctoral Examining Committee are planned for 18.12.2024 and 22.01.2025.

The deadline for the acceptance of applications and submission of dissertations is 10 days before the respective date of the meeting. If the due date falls on a weekend or public holiday, the date is shifted to the next working day (12 AM). 

Please note that the doctoral office will be closed between 12/21/2024 and 1/5/2025.

Inquiries and submissions will not be processed until then.

We wish you happy holidays and a happy new year.

A doctoral examination procedure at the Faculty of Human Sciences includes three steps: 

 

1. Acceptance as Doctoral Candidate, Admission for Doctoral Studies
 

2. Application for Opening the Doctoral Examination Procedure
 

3. Publication of Dissertation
 

(1.) explains the application process for doctoral studies and how to get the status of a doctoral candidate.

(2.) covers everything from the submission of the dissertation to the oral examination.

(3.) refers to the publication of the dissertation and the associated obligations as well as the issuing of the doctoral degree certificate.
At the Faculty of Human Sciences, enrollment is not compulsory.

In the event of problems or conflicts please contact the ombudspersons for doctoral studies Prof. Dr. Petra Warschburger and Prof. Dr. Satyam Antonio Schramm.