At the University of Oldenburg, you can pursue a PhD either on an individual basis or through a structured programme. Whichever form of doctoral study you choose, you can find all the information you need regarding admission in the relevant doctoral degree regulations.

Overview of the regulations in force at the University of Oldenburg (click on ‘Information for new students’)

There are no centralised deadlines for individual doctorates. You can search for suitable supervisors at any time. You only need to observe the meeting dates of the doctorate committee for the proposal for acceptance or admission to the doctorate, which you submit to the relevant doctorate committee. You can usually view the dates on the School websites or enquire directly at the doctoral offices of the faculties.

There are usually application deadlines for structured doctorates (doctoral degree programmes, doctoral programmes). These are listed on the website of the respective programme.

Most PhD students work part-time as research assistants or receive a scholarship.

Further information can be found on the following pages:

Job vacancies at the University of Oldenburg

Call for applications for scholarships (e-fellows.net scholarship database)

Once you have found a supervisor, you should ensure that they are willing to support your scholarship application.

Please ensure, before starting your PhD, that your planned financing covers the duration and costs of the entire project. It can be particularly difficult to secure financing to complete your thesis during the final phase of your PhD.

Detailed information on doctoral programmes at the University of Oldenburg can be found on the website "Academic career paths".

Academic career paths

Our guide "Doing a doctorate at the University of Oldenburg" provides an overview of the counselling services for doctoral candidates at the University of Oldenburg.

Doing a doctorate at the University of Oldenburg

The International Office has provided helpful information for international doctoral candidates.

International doctoral candidates