You are so passionate about your field of study that you want to continue your academic career with a doctorate degree. Perfect. Here is what you need to know.
Traditional or individual PhD programs are still very common in Baden-Württemberg. They allow you to pursue your scientific interest with an independent project. A traditional PhD takes three to five years and is usually done at a research university or at a research center. Under certain circumstances, a traditional PhD can also be completed with an industry partner.
Structured doctorate programs are very similar to doctorate programs in English-speaking countries. They follow a curriculum and offer more guidance.
Doctorate programs for graduates of universities of applied sciences do exist. You can either choose a Promotionskolleg, where you work in a team with graduates from research universities (cooperative doctorate program) or obtain your PhD directly from the joint doctoral association of the universities of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg (Promotionsverband BW).
