Academic Qualifications: Applicants must hold or expect to obtain a Diploma or MSc degree in a relevant subject by the time they begin their PhD. B.Sc. Students graduating within the top 10% of their class from a German university with independent research experience may also be eligible.
-In exceptional cases, students from international 4-year B.Sc. programs with additional qualifications may also be admitted. However, in these cases additional requirements (courses, seminars, exams or a research report) must be fulfilled.
-Language Qualifications: The program language is English.
-Applicants must demonstrate English written and oral communication skills during the application process.
-Requirements General GRE - Graduate Record Examinations - score. Applicants who do not hold a university degree from a College or University within the European Higher Education Area must submit a GRE general or relevant subject score.
-A copy of the official score report is sufficient for the application. The official score report is required for the interview. GRE Institution Code is 4791. In general, successful applicants have scored above 152 (500 pre-2011) on the verbal test and above 155 (700 pre-2011) on the quantitative test.শিক্ষা সংক্রান্ত খবরাখবর নিয়মিত পেতে রেজিস্ট্রেশন করুন অথবা Log In করুন।

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The mode of applying is online. The application package consists of three components:
1. Application form
2. Certificates submitted in one pdf-file
3. References from two referees Once the students have registered with the online application system, they will receive an email with personal log-in information. With this log-in, students can continue the application process and check the status of their application at any time. The email will also contain details about the application package.

If students have any questions, please contact the PhD Program Office by email.

Interviews:
After screening all applications and carrying out telephone or videoconference interviews, the selection committee will invite suitable candidates to the interview week in December. The PhD Program will reimburse select travel cost and provide free room and board for the interviews. Assistance with visa formalities will also be provided. Shortly after the interviews, letters with offers of PhD positions will be sent out. New PhD students can begin anytime between January 1, 2014 and July 1, 2014.

Direct Application:
If you have already selected a potential PhD advisor and fulfill the eligibility requirements, you are welcome to apply at any time directly to the faculty member of your choice by sending an email with your CV.