PhD Programs with Scholarship at Leipzig University, German

PhD Programs at Leipzig University

Leipzig University was founded on December 02, 1409 by Frederick I, Elector of Saxony and his brother William II, Margrave of Meissen.

Since its inception the university has engaged in teaching and research for over 600 years without interruption.

Until the beginning of the Second World War, Leipzig University attracted a number of renowned scholars and later Nobel Prize laureates. Many of the university's alumni became important scientists.

The university is ranked second in Germany, twentieth in Europe, and 105th in the world by the web-based Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, a ranking evaluating universities' scientific online publications.

First, you'll need to look at the research profile (Forschungsprofil) of Leipzig University and determine if your research topic falls under one of the research areas therein. Before applying to the university you'll also need to decide how you want to do your PhD: Are you more interested in working within a structured PhD program or independently on your own? Please note that in any case you'll first need a written confirmation (Betreuererkl?rung) from your future advising professor before you can apply for admission through the International Centre.

Your application must include a comprehensive overview of all previous education from secondary school to the highest completed level. The following documents form part of a full application: Checklist.

The International Centre will check the formal qualifications of your application, i.e. how and if your previous university degrees are recognized in Germany. If you completely fulfill the formal requirements you'll receive a letter of admission (Zulassungsbescheid). You will most likely need this for your visa application. If your previous university degrees are not equivalent to the German prerequisites for study, the International Centre can provide a letter of acceptance with conditions.

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Account BenefitIf you've received your letter of admission from the International Centre, you can go to Betina Sedlaczek at any time during office hours to enroll at Leipzig University. You should have the following items available and at hand: In order to enrol at the Universit?t Leipzig and begin registration in local government offices (e.g., town hall or aliens' registration office) you will need to have the following items available and on hand: The original copy of the letter of admission to the Universit?t Leipzig (Zulassungsbescheid); A valid passport with a valid visa for study purposes, if necessary; Spare, unused passport photos; Recent proof of a health insurance recognized in Germany (travel health insurance is not sufficient); Additionally, you'll need to have enough money available for important initial costs that usually require a cash payment, e.g. registration costs, a security deposit.

Together with your advising professor you'll need to submit an application for admission to your Faculty's doctoral candidate list (Antrag auf Aufnahme in die Doktorandenliste).

You can assess your eligibility for other educational institutions for higher study in Germany Here for free of cost.