Process of doctorate
Information for those interested in a doctorate
Registration of doctoral intent
Submission of the dissertation
Disputation
Completion of the doctoral procedure
Generell questions
How can I contact the doctoral office with questions or to submit documents?
Who is the subject representative responsible for my field?
Re-enrolment
Do I have to report the discontinuation of a doctorate?
What happens if the main supervisor leaves the University of Potsdam during the doctoral project?
When are original (wet) signatures necessary?
Is an extension of the regular enrollment period possible?
Does a change in the supervision team have to be reported?
FAQs about acceptance into the program
When do I have to declare my intention to promote?
Is it possible to submit the documents for the notification of the doctoral intention/supervision agreement digitally?
Questions about the team of supervisors / Who can supervise my doctorate and how many supervisors are needed?
What is the difference between an enrollment and an application/registration for a doctorate?
Advantages of enrollment
How do I get admitted to doctoral program?
I submitted my documents on time, but did not receive approval
My doctoral project will take longer than stated in the supervision agreement
Does a previous publication jeopardize a doctorate?
Questions about the opening of the doctoral procedure
Composition of the examination committee
What length, formatting, binding and language should the dissertation have?
Handling and use of artificial intelligence
How much teaching experience must be gained and how is this proven?
How can I find a doctoral seminar?
Do I have to continue to be enrolled after the doctoral procedure has started?
How long does the procedure take after submission of the dissertation?
FAQs about the completion
What do I have to do to have my certificate issued?
I need a note of completion before I receive my certificate, what do I have to do?
Where does my supervisor have to sign before publication?
How many deposit copies must be handed in at the library?
I would like to receive my certificate, what do I have to do?
When can I use the title?
Promotionsverfahren an der Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät
Jeanette Ziegler
Universität Potsdam
Mathematisch-
Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
Haus 28, Zimmer 1.101
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25
14476 Potsdam OT Golm
consulting hours
Dienstag 9:00-11:00 Uhr und 13:00-15:00 Uhr
Donnerstag 9:00 - 11:00 Uhr
Promotionsverfahren mit den außeruniversitären Forschungseinrichtungen
Sylke Pfeiffer
Universität Potsdam
Mathematisch-
Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
Haus 28, Zimmer 1.101
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25
14476 Potsdam OT Golm
consulting hours
Dienstag 9:00-11:00 Uhr und 13:00-15:00 Uhr
Donnerstag 9:00 - 11:00 Uhr
Binationale Promotionsverfahren (Cotutelle)
Dr. Susanne Hollmann
Universität Potsdam
Mathematisch-
Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
Haus 28, Zimmer 1.102
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25
14476 Potsdam OT Golm
consulting hours
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