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Information for external candidates interested in doctoral research in Classical Archaeology at the Freie Universität Berlin

The department of Classical Archaeology of the Freie Universität generally accepts applications for doctoral studies from candidates with relevant degrees from other German or foreign Universities.

Prerequisites:

Degree requirements : Upper class (above average mark) MA or Magister-level degree in Classical Archaeology or comparable degree (“in a subject relevant for the doctoral programme” (see § 3 (1) of the Promotionsordnung des Fachbereichs Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften (PhD Regulations ). Equivalence of qualifications may have to be approved by relevant university bodies. In the case of international qualifications, it may be necessary to apply for a statement of comparability through the Central office for Foreign Education (ZAB) of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs. Further Information.

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Good language skills in Latin and Ancient Greek at equivalent level to the German Latinum/Graecum (Certificate in Latin/Ancient Greek). English language proficiency at level B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL), reading comprehension of one further subject-relevant academic language at level B1 (CEFRL). Proficiency at level C1 (CEFRL) in the language in which the dissertation is to be submitted.

In exceptional cases, and only after prior consultation with prospective supervisors, it may be possible to embark on a doctoral programme without fulfilling these language requirements, or by compensating lacking language requirements through equivalent skills in another language, on the basis of a duly substantiated request. This may be the case where a potential applicant’s native language is not German. Generally, however, the language skills outlined above are considered essential for successful doctoral research in Classical Archaeology. This is especially true with regard to competence in the Classical Languages.

Application Procedure

A habilitated staff member, i.e. at professorial level, of the department for Classical Archaeology, who carries the authorization to teach at the Free University (Full Professors, Honorary Professors, Privatdozent/innen), must agree to take on supervision of the doctoral research and dissertation project and act as first examiner.

As a means of quality control, the department has established an internal protocol: generally, applications are only accepted if accompanied by a concrete dissertation proposal including a project brief of c. 10 single or 1.5 spaced pages, outlining the proposed research. This exposé should evidence sound knowledge of the subject and significant preparatory work in the proposed research area. It must include:

• A concrete research question.
• An analytic, rather than solely descriptive, overview of the current state of research with up-to-date bibliography.
• An outline of theories and methods to be employed.
• An overview of materials and datasets to be used (including details regarding relevant fieldwork or museum/archive work if necessary. If so, the extent thereof and details whether access to relevant materials is possible or what permits will have to be applied for).
• A description of expected results.
• A bibliography.
• A detailed provisional schedule, including planned periods abroad for fieldwork or museum/archive stays as well as study-abroad periods.
• Financial planning: is the doctoral research to be funded by scholarships, grants or research/teaching assistant posts? If so, where would you/do you plan to apply for such funding?
• Statement why you chose Berlin for your doctoral research and what existing infrastructure, resources and networks you intend to use/become involved in.
• Reasoned suggestions who might be a suitable candidate as second examiner.

The project brief should furthermore include a CV, copies of relevant certificates and, if available, a list of publications. A commission of department members authorised to supervise and examine PhDs will use the submitted project brief as a basis to determine your acceptance as a doctoral student. There is no automatic right to be accepted as a doctoral student. Only following a decision in your favour will you be able to register as a doctoral student at the Freie Universität.

Doctoral Research

There are two routes towards a doctorate at the department of Classical Archaeology: through traditional individual doctoral studies (Einzelpromotion) or as part of a structured programme of doctoral studies in one of the Berlin graduate schools (e.g. Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies / BerGSAS ).

The department, school and university DO NOT command internal funds to support doctoral research. However, it is generally possible to carry out doctoral studies without concrete funding such as a grant, scholarship or assistant post. Applications for funding including grants, scholarships or assistant posts are the sole responsibility of the doctoral student; supervisors and staff can provide further information on potential sources of funding and advise you in your applications. Grants or scholarships (for example through various foundations or bodies such as the Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies) are generally awarded only to outstanding applicants. In Germany, academic positions (Wissenschaftliche/-r Mitarbeiter/-in) that include the possibility to complete a doctorate (i.e. do not require a completed or at least submitted PhD as prerequisite condition) are advertised in only very rare cases.

With secured funding through a grant, scholarship or post, you can apply for acceptance into the Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies. It offers a structured programme of doctoral studies following one of currently five available routes. Membership of BerGSAS includes significant advantages and is highly recommended and supported.

Regularly, dissertations should be submitted after a three-year research period. The entire period of doctoral studies, including submission and examination process ( disputatio ) should normally be completed within a period of four years.

Dissertations may be submitted in German or English. Submissions in other languages may be possible upon separate reasoned application.

In cases where an applicant’s native language is not German and their first degree is from a non-German university, and they wish to submit a dissertation in German, they will need to provide evidence that they meet the language requirements of the university (German competence, proven by a certificate of completion of a DSH (German language proficiency test for admission to higher education) or equivalent examination. If candidates wish to submit their dissertation in another language, they need to provide evidence of proficiency in that language at C1 level (CEFRL) or proof of equivalent competence).

Applicants are generally expected to be resident in Berlin during their doctoral studies in order to take part in the daily life, activities and events of the institute, as postgraduates constitute a key part of its academic community. They are encouraged to attend classes and lectures given by their supervisors. While traditional individual doctoral studies do not follow a structured programme and students do not have to gain a specific number of credit points, membership of BerGSAS (or other graduate schools or research training groups) involves taking part in a structured programme that usually carries (a low number of) credit points. These structured programmes offer several advantages, such as constant exchange and discussion with peers, interdisciplinary networking opportunities and several activities and qualifications closely related to academic professional realities (such as participation in and organisation of workshops and conferences; classes and lectures specifically tailored towards doctoral students; organised international exchange programmes etc.).

As you begin your doctoral studies at the Freie Universität, your supervisor will meet with you to draw up a joint supervisor agreement. This is a binding requirement of structured graduate programmes and increasingly being required by foundations and other providers of doctoral grants for individual doctoral research. This agreement must also be signed by the second examiner, who should be decided on at an early stage. Second examiners may be from another subject, another university and even another country. They should be chosen early on, but carefully and with consideration of specific requirements of the chosen topic (an interdisciplinary research project, for example, would be ideally served by an interdisciplinary team of supervisors). In choosing the second examiner, it is important to adhere to the current doctorate regulations (Promotionsordnung), as laid down by the university.

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100 Best universities for Archaeology in Germany

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Germany ranked based on their research performance in Archaeology. A graph of 8.08M citations received by 377K academic papers made by 162 universities in Germany was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Technical University of Munich

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2. Heidelberg University - Germany

3. University of Hamburg

4. University of Munich

5. University of Gottingen

6. University of Freiburg

7. University of Bonn

8. RWTH Aachen University

9. Free University of Berlin

10. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

11. University of Tubingen

12. Goethe University of Frankfurt am Main

13. University of Cologne

14. Humboldt University of Berlin

15. Dresden University of Technology

16. Kiel University

17. University of Erlangen Nuremberg

18. University of Stuttgart

19. Technical University of Berlin

20. University of Munster

21. University of Bremen

22. Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

23. Darmstadt University of Technology

24. Charite - Medical University of Berlin

25. Ruhr University Bochum

26. University of Leipzig

27. University of Wurzburg

28. University of Giessen

29. Leibniz University of Hanover

30. University of Potsdam

31. Friedrich Schiller University of Jena

32. University of Bielefeld

33. University of Hohenheim

34. Heinrich Heine University of Dusseldorf

35. University of Duisburg - Essen

36. University of Marburg

37. Saarland University

38. University of Mannheim

39. University of Bayreuth

40. University of Kassel

41. Braunschweig University of Technology

42. TU Dortmund University

43. University of Ulm

44. University of Konstanz

45. University of Regensburg

46. Hannover Medical School

47. Technical University of Kaiserslautern

48. Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg

49. University of Rostock

50. Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg

51. Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg

52. University of Paderborn

53. University of Lubeck

54. Osnabruck University

55. Leuphana University of Luneburg

56. Hamburg University of Technology

57. University of Trier

58. University of Augsburg

59. University of Wuppertal

60. University of Greifswald

61. University of Siegen

62. Chemnitz University of Technology

63. Freiberg University of Technology

64. University of Bamberg

65. Munich University of the Federal Armed Forces

66. University of Passau

67. Witten/Herdecke University

68. University of Koblenz-Landau

69. Clausthal University of Technology

70. Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus - Senftenberg

71. Bauhaus - University Weimar

72. German Sport University Cologne

73. Jacobs University Bremen

74. University of Hagen

75. Ilmenau University of Technology

76. WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management

77. University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg

78. University of Erfurt

79. University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover

80. European University Viadrina

81. Catholic University of Eichstatt-Ingolstadt

82. Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

83. Aachen University of Applied Sciences

84. University of Hildesheim

85. Folkwang University of the Arts

86. Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences

87. Berlin School of Economics and Law

88. Hertie School of Governance

89. Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

90. Munich University of Applied Sciences

91. University of Banking of Frankfurt

92. Cologne University of Applied Sciences

93. Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences

94. Reutlingen University

95. Zeppelin University

96. ESMT Berlin

97. Mainz University of Applied Sciences

98. University of Vechta

99. EBS University for business and law

100. Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

The best cities to study Archaeology in Germany based on the number of universities and their ranks are Munich , Heidelberg , Hamburg , and Gottingen .

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The International Max Planck Research School "Leipzig School of Human Origins" (IMPRS LSHO) is a joint PhD program of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI-EVA) and Leipzig University (LU). PhD students have a primary affiliation with one of the research groups at the MPI-EVA or one of the participating research groups at LU. The language of the PhD program is English.

The IMPRS LSHO provides interdisciplinary training and research opportunities for university graduates who wish to pursue a PhD in anthropology, archaeology, biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, computational biology, evolutionary genetics, human behavioral ecology, paleoanthropology, primatology, psychology, and related fields.

Our PhD program includes the following three disciplines:

1. Molecular Anthropology

This field provides valuable insights into the genetic history, diversity and biology of human populations as well as the broader implications of genetic research for understanding human evolution, health and identity. It integrates methods and concepts from genetics, anthropology, archaeology, and other disciplines to address questions about our shared human heritage and the factors that have shaped our biological and cultural diversity. We use and develop genetic techniques and methods to study the evolutionary history, genetic diversity, and population dynamics of human populations, their non-human primate relatives and other organisms.

Participating departments and research groups:

• Advanced DNA Sequencing Techniques Research Group (MPI, Meyer)   Matthias Meyer
• Computational Ancient Genomics Research Group (MPI, Kelso) Janet Kelso, Stéphane Péyregne
• Department of Archaeogenetics (MPI, Krause) Kirsten Bos, Wolfgang Haak, Alexander Herbig, Zuzana Hofmanová, Johannes Krause, Alissa Mittnik, Kay Prüfer, Harald Ringbauer, Stephan Schiffels, Matthew Skinner, Philipp Stockhammer, Christina Warinner
• Department of Evolutionary Genetics (MPI, Pääbo) Svante Pääbo, Benjamin Peter, Stephan Riesenberg, Hugo Zeberg
• Department of Primate Behavior and Evolution (MPI, Tung) Genevieve Housman, Jenny Tung, Linda Vigilant
• Faculty of Life Sciences, Behavioral Ecology (LU, Widdig) Anja Widdig
• Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Bioinformatics (LU, Stadler) Peter Stadler
• Faculty of Medicine, Molecular Biochemistry (LU, Schöneberg) Torsten Schöneberg
• Human Palaeogenomics Research Group (MPI, Hajdinjak) Mateja Hajdinjak
• Max Planck Research Group for Ancient Environmental Genomics (MPI, Vernot) Benjamin Vernot
• Otto Hahn Research Group Tropical Archaeogenomics (MPI, Nägele) Kathrin Nägele

2. Human History, Evolution and Ecology

This multidisciplinary field explores the interactions between humans and their environments over time. By integrating insights from history, evolution and ecology we seek to understand the long-term trajectories of human societies, the factors that drive cultural and biological change and the relationships between humans (i.e. modern humans, fossil humans or their fossil relatives) and their (palaeo-) environments, including both natural and human-made ecosystems. We also address present-day challenges and strategies for building a sustainable and equitable future.

• Department of Archaeogenetics (MPI, Krause) Kirsten Bos, Wolfgang Haak, Alexander Herbig, Zuzana Hofmanová, Johannes Krause, Alissa Mittnik, Kay Prüfer, Harald Ringbauer, Stephan Schiffels, Matthew Skinner, Philipp Stockhammer, Christina Warinner, Matthew Skinner
• Department of Human Behavior, Ecology and Culture (MPI, McElreath) Bret Beheim, Adam Boyette, Laurel Fogarty, Anne Kandler, Corina Logan, Dieter Lukas, Richard McElreath, Adam Powell, Cody Ross

           >>> Evolution of Brain Connectivity (MPI, Gunz, Haun, McElreath)           Philipp Gunz, Daniel Haun, Richard McElreath, Alexandra Schuh

• Department of Human Origins (MPI, Kivell) Marine Casenave, Philipp Gunz, Tracy Kivell, Shannon McPherron, Adam van Casteren
• Department of Primate Behavior and Evolution (MPI, Tung) Fernando Colchero, Martha Robbins, Jenny Tung
• Lise Meitner Research Group BirthRites - Cultures of Reproduction (MPI, Colleran) Heidi Colleran
• Lise Meitner Research Group Technological Primates (MPI, Luncz) Lydia Luncz

3. Language, Culture and Cognition

Bringing together linguistics, anthropology, psychology, cognitive sciences, evolutionary biology, social sciences, computer sciences and communication studies this field aims to explore how language shapes and is shaped by culture and how cognition influences language and cultural practices. Research in this field provides insights into fundamental questions about human nature, identity, social interaction and cultural diversity and the complex interplay of these aspects in diverse environments.

• Department of Comparative Cultural Psychology (MPI, Haun) Sarah Caldwell, Daniel Haun, Kathrin Kopp, Roman Stengelin, Maleen Thiele, Christoph Völter, Dustin Eirdosh
• Department of Human Behavior, Ecology and Culture (MPI, McElreath) Bret Beheim, Adam Boyette, Laurel Fogarty, Anne Kandler, Corina Logan, Dieter Lukas, Richard McElreath, Adam Powell, Daniel Redhead, Cody Ross

           >>> Evolution of Brain Connectivity (MPI, Gunz, Haun, McElreath)           Philipp Gunz, Daniel Haun, Richard McElreath, Alexandra Schuh

• Department of Linguistic and Cultural Evolution (MPI, Gray) Angela Chira, Russell Gray, Martin Haspelmath, Benedict King, Johann-Mattis List, Mary Walworth
• Faculty of Life Sciences, Cognitive and Biological Psychology (LU, Schröger) Erich Schröger
• Faculty of Life Sciences, Human Biology and Primate Cognition (LU, Liebal) Katja Liebal

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The Doctoral Program Classical and Ancient Studies (PAW) unites the skills of the subjects related to ancient cultures from a total of seven faculties (Catholic and Protestant Theology, Law, History, Philosophy, Cultural studies, Languages and Literatures) that are involved in the Munich Center of Ancient Worlds (MZAW). The aim of PAW is to improve the quality of the doctoral training by targeted promotion of individual talents and subject-specific skills, with elements aimed at academic qualification and with a structured supervision concept. The problems, methodological approaches and results of the various participating dissertation projects are integrated from the very beginning into a broader theoretical and historical context by means of accompanying interdisciplinary courses. In addition, regular colloquia allow an exchange of information and ideas amongst the participants and with the professors and lecturers.

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Pre- and Early History Archaeology, Classical Archaeology, Christian Archaeology and Byzantine Art History

Reconstructing the past through historical finds. Get an idea of the history of mankind from the Old Stone Age to the present day. Gain knowledge about how regional cultures have developed through trade contacts. And learn how this knowledge can be useful to us in resolving future-related questions. All this is offered by the degree course Archaeological Sciences BA, which provides a broad overview of archaeological methods, genres and epochs from the oldest stages of human history to the Middle Ages in the first four semesters. The subsequent specialisation phase allows you to deepen your knowledge in the areas of Pre- and Early History, Classical Archaeology or Christian Archaeology and Byzantine Art History.

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• 16.10.2023 - 09.02.2024

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For admittance to the Master’s program applicants need to fulfil the following admission requirements:

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent from an institution of higher education within or outside of Germany. The completed degree program should cover the equivalent of 180 credit points (CP), of which at least 60 CP should include content related to the study of archaeology.
• Applicants who did not complete a university degree at an institution where coursework was conducted in English must demonstrate English language skills at C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or an equivalent.

More information on admission requirements can be found on the  program's website .

Archaeology of the Ancient World (AAW) is a two-year, full-time Master’s program taught in English. It brings together three disciplines – Prehistoric Archaeology, Near Eastern Archaeology, and Classical Archaeology – to approach the past of the Mediterranean region, Eurasia, and southwest Asia.

As a consecutive program AAW builds on knowledge about the past acquired through the study of ancient material culture during a Bachelor program or through professional qualification. The program introduces you to a part of the world that has seen intense processes of transformation as well as abundant intercultural and inter-societal contacts during the last ten thousand years. You will acquire theoretical skills in dealing with scholarly arguments as well as practical skills in handling artefacts and analysing data.

Why study the ancient world? The past is an archive of human experiences. Archaeology provides a unique way to approach these experiences from different angles: How do people adapt to environmental change? How does artistic choice reflect intercultural contact? How do soil samples or remote sensing technologies help reconstruct a long-gone world? How can we approach immaterial aspects of the distant past through the study of material culture? And how does all of this help us to think in long-term perspectives and understand past cultures?

For more information on the MA program Archaeology of the Ancient World, please visit the program's website .

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Faculty of Philosophy Classical Archaeology

Classical Archaeology is the study of the material remains of ancient Greek and Roman cultures, as well as of their predecessors, the influence of these cultures on future civilisation, and of the other cultures that surrounded them. The bandwidth of material remains ranges from articles used in everyday life to structures in the settlements to artefacts and drawings. It thereby encompasses all areas in which culture is visible.

The geographical areas examined in Classical Archaeology include the core regions of Greece, Asia Minor, and Italy, as well as portions of Europe and southwest Asia.  

In terms of chronological periods, studies will emphasise the earliest artefacts of the Minoan and Mycenaean cultures from the Bronze Age (3rd to 2nd millennia B.C.E.). In the centuries preceding and following the birth of Christ, emphasis will be on the Greek and Italian city-states, the Hellenic monarchies, and the Roman Empire up until the late Antiquity (4th/5th centuries C.E.). Research on the reception of antiquity in later periods, the history of archaeological research, and consideration of museological issues surrounding the public exhibition of ancient cultural artefacts extends to the present day.

Concrete research areas may also include inter-related spatial contexts – e.g. the archaeological remains of a residence, a settlement, a necropolis, a sacred site – or particularly meaningful individual artefacts, especiallysculptures.

Classical Archaeology is ultimately distinguished by the great number of epigraphic and literary texts in both Greek and Latin available to researchers, which can also lay the groundwork for stimulating discussion.

Special Features and Characteristics

Classical Archaeology at Heidelberg University is characterised by the diverse range of topics offered, which, in addition to the core areas of Greek and Roman archaeology, also includes intensive study of the Aegean Bronze Age as well as Etruscology and provincial Roman archaeology. The reception of antiquity, museology, and the study of findings from archaeological research conducted using digital media are other areas of focus. A similarly wide bandwidth is found in the areas of archaeological methodology and research topics, in which excavation/first-hand individual analysis and wide-ranging discourse on cultural theory are given equal emphasis. In addition, Classical Archaeology is embedded in a wide spectrum of other ancient studies and humanities programmes and has, as well, its own active support organisation, the FORUM ANTIKE.  

The Institute’s own collection of original and plaster cast sculptures, as well as the internationally-renowned Institute library and the University library’s special “Classical Archaeology” collection, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), provide students with ideal resources for pursuing their studies.  

In addition, the Institute actively conducts its own research projects and is also well-networked with partner universities both within Germany and abroad. 

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The education provided at the Institute for Classical Archaeology places strong emphasis on the following research areas: 

• Aegean Bronze Era  
• Greek and Roman image culture, with particular emphasis on sculpture and vase painting 
• Archaeological field research 
• Methodology and reflection of methods in archaeology, cultural anthropology, and visual culture 
• The reception of antiquity in the early modern and modern eras 
• Museological conception and presentation of antique cultural artefacts in exhibits and in digital media 

These primary teaching and research areas are also reflected in the following collaborations and projects: 

• Minoan Kousama Reconstruction of an archaeological landscape 
• Training excavation in Eisenberg/Pfalz 
• Troizen Survey (Peloponnese, Greece)  
• The Corpus of the Minoan and Mycenaean Seal (archive and research centre for the scientific investigation of newly-discovered Aegean seals as well as maintenance of the online database) 
• Subproject A10 of the CRC 933 Material Text Cultures (Text and Image in Greek Sculpture: A Case-Study on Athens and Olympia from Archaic to Imperial Age) 
• Collaboration with the Heidelberg Center for Cultural Heritage (HCCH) 

Occupational Areas

Graduates of the Classical Archaeology programme traditionally pursue professions in the following areas:  

• Universities 
• Museums 
• Major research institutions  
• State Monuments Preservation offices 
• Private excavation companies 

Other career options include serving as an interface between the scientific community and the general public, e.g.:  

• At publishing houses 
• In academic journalism 
• In the area of digital media visualisation  
• In cultural and scientific management

Degree variants

Bachelor 25%

Bachelor 50%

Bachelor 75%

Master, consecutive

I am generally very interested in history and love the fact that objects can tell a story. I chose Heidelberg for my Master’s programme because it is one of the best universities in Germany and provided me with a different perspective of the subject.

Aikaterini Vrettou, 24, Classical Archaeology, 3rd semester Master

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The Faculty of Archaeology offers a dynamic research environment for PhD candidates. Their projects at the Faculty span all fields in archaeological research, from fieldwork to lab work and heritage issues, from prehistoric to modern times, worldwide.

Embedded in the Faculty’s research groups, PhD projects are carried out under the personal supervision of two staff members. The Graduate School of Archaeology is responsible for the overall coordination and monitoring of the PhD track, including the admission procedures, supervision and PhD (skills) training program.

With this website, the Graduate School aims to offer a wide range of information for both prospective and current PhD candidates, as well as for supervising members of staff.

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Gerda Henkel Foundation: Research Scholarships

available in the further tabs (e.g. “Application requirements”). Programme Description Applicants holding a PhD or who are eligible to be a junior professor in the historical humanities are invited to apply

Gerda Henkel Foundation: PhD Scholarships

available in the further tabs (e.g. “Application requirements”). Programme Description The PhD scholarships support highly qualified junior academics from the historical sciences with excellent academic

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Degree PhD in Experimental Medicine Possibility to receive the double academic degree of MD/ PhD Teaching language English Languages Courses are held in English (100%). Full-time / part-time full

Degree PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) Teaching language English Languages The entire programme is taught in English. A basic understanding of everyday German is highly recommended, but not necessary

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Courses are held in English (75%) and German (25%).

The PhD programme Geoscience is based on three research foci of the faculty. These are:

1. Coupled processes among the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere

This research focus examines geological, mineralogical, crystallographic and biological processes in the formation of minerals and rocks. Interactions at different geological and biological interfaces are investigated. At these interfaces, mass transfer processes take place, beginning in the low-thermal region and extending to the upper temperature limit for life (110-120°C).

2. Dynamics and transport processes of the lithosphere

This priority focuses on the fundamental processes that control the dynamics of the lithosphere and the design of the earth's surface. The extent and nature of volcanic eruptions are determined by the physical properties of melts and their chemical evolution in the magma reservoir. The geochemical composition, isotopic tracers and the physical properties of the magmas are examined analytically and experimentally. They make it possible to reconstruct the origin, depth and activity of magma chambers.

3. Coupled processes in georeservoirs

The development of geological reservoirs in the earth's crust (georeservoirs) for applications beyond hydrocarbon extraction has been intensified worldwide over the past decades. For example, the use of geothermal energy as a renewable, base-load energy source and the storage of gases and energy in geological formations are of growing economic and societal importance.

By participating in a number of externally funded projects, doctoral candidates learn to perform independent scientific work. Through active participation in the scientific affairs of the faculty or the Geoscience Centre, students acquire knowledge and skills that go beyond a curricular programme of study.

The focus of the PhD programme lies on the individual research of the PhD students (160 ECTS are gained by dissertation and defence), which is accompanied by a variety of courses: 20 ECTS are gained by completing courses, one compulsory course on theory and methods is included, and three elective courses are part of the programme (e.g., on reflecting research, scientific communication, scientific teaching, key competencies, etc.). Students are free to decide on the specific courses they will complete during each semester.

Fees are around 400 EUR per semester. The fees include a prepaid semester ticket that entitles students to use regional trains (in Lower Saxony and Bremen) and city buses in Göttingen free of charge. Students of the University of Göttingen receive discounts for cultural events. Meals and drinks are also available at reduced prices at all university canteens. Fees: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/fee Semester ticket: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/16432.html

The average cost of living in Göttingen is modest compared to other major university cities in Germany. Currently, expenses for accommodation, food, health insurance and books are about 850 EUR per month. Please note that fees for health insurance may vary according to age.

For further information, please see the following link: www.uni-goettingen.de/en/54664.html .

The confirmation of one potential supervisor from the Faculty of Geoscience and Geography to supervise the doctoral thesis is required upon application. Please see the course website for the entire admission regulations and details about the application procedure: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/430861.html .

Applicants must provide proof of their English skills, e.g.:

• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English, at least grade "B"
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, at least grade "C"
• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): at least 6
• TOEFL iBT: at least 80 points
• TOEFL PBT (paper-based): at least 550 points
• CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference): at least level B2 certificate
• UNIcert: at least level III
• successful graduation from an English-language study programme

University of Göttingen Dekanat der Fakultät für Geowissenschaften und Geographie Goldschmidtstr. 3 37077 Göttingen Germany

The university supports students in finding part-time jobs in local industry and businesses. A number of student jobs are also available at the university. They are announced on the following website: www.stellenwerk-goettingen.de .

Please note that restrictions may apply with your scholarship or visa.

Foreign applicants should note that it is not easy to find a job to finance their studies, as German students are also searching for jobs. Some proficiency in German may be indispensable to your job search. Non-EU students are permitted to work a maximum of 120 full days (240 half days) per year.

The Accommodation Service of the International Office supports international students who are enrolled at the University of Göttingen in finding accommodation and serves as a point of contact for related queries. The Accommodation Service also publishes suitable offers from private landlords in Göttingen and collaborates with the Student Services ("Studentenwerk"). As the number of available accommodation options in Göttingen is limited, it is highly recommended to contact the Accommodation Service as early as possible.

Further information: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/617883.html

Please note: For doctoral students, accommodation services are only available if you have a low income.

The Career Service of the University of Göttingen offers individual support to facilitate your successful transition from the academic to the professional world — whether you want to work in Germany or abroad. Especially for international students aiming for a career entry in Germany, the Career Service provides topic-specific "Career Impulse Sessions", workshops, online learning modules, and a qualification programme in “Building International Careers” as well as digital career tools and a virtual community for international employment opportunities: www.uni-goettingen.de/en/292.html .

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Study Anthropology in Germany: 11 Universities with 16 English Degree Programs

All important info for international students in germany (2024/2025).

The broad category of Anthropology allows you to see in one place all Germany has to offer in terms of studying human history from a comparative, scientific, and social perspective outside of the simultaneously broader and more confining umbrella of "History". Learn and analyze our past from a multitude of perspectives and choose your path from among this broader collection of approaches and foci. For more of a deep dive into specific aspects of modern culture or specific cultures generally, also check out our "Cultural Studies" subject page.

Study Programs in English

Universities

Universities in International Rankings

€ 0 (11 programs for EU citizens, 8 programs for Non-EU citizens)

€ 4,170 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)

Winter Semester

between May 31 and April 30

Summer Semester

between June 15 and July 15

Top-ranked German Universities in Anthropology

public University

No. of Students: approx. 28,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500 (per semester)

No. of Students: approx. 37,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

No. of Students: approx. 27,000 students

Tuition Fees

3 english degree programs for anthropology in germany.

Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin Berlin

Social work as a human rights profession.

Leipzig University Leipzig

Anthropology.

University of Cologne Cologne

Social and cultural anthropology, application deadlines.

Winter Semester 2024/2025

Summer Semester 2025

Winter Semester 2025/2026

Open Programs

12 programs

15 programs

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University of Münster Münster

Social anthropology.

University of Erfurt Erfurt

History and sociology / anthropology of the middle east in a global perspective (mesh).

University of Bayreuth Bayreuth

Social & cultural anthropology.

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

6.5 (6 programs )

70 (1 program )

B2 First (FCE) (4 programs )

7 (1 program )

93 (1 program )

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (3 programs )

University of Tübingen Tübingen

Ethnology / social and cultural anthropology.

Universität Hamburg Hamburg

Ethnologie (social and cultural anthropology).

HMKW Hochschule für Medien, Kommunikation und Wirtschaft Berlin

Visual and media anthropology.

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List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Anthropology

Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin

Program Fees: € 1,250 - € 2,640

M.A. (Master of Arts)

Heidelberg University

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500

HMKW Hochschule für Medien, Kommunikation und Wirtschaft

Program Fees: € 3,195 - € 4,170

Leipzig University

Program Fees: € 0

University of Bayreuth

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