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PhD Studies & Research in Germany

Studying PhD in Germany, is an online guide serving to all the international students seeking to study PhD in Germany. It covers an extended information about the university admission criteria, visa requirements, recognition of higher education, available PhD programmes, top university and non-university research institutions in Germany, PhD thesis, a successful post PhD career and much more.

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Can I study in Germany for free?

Yes, you can access free education in Germany for international students, and this is a big attraction point for students who want to study abroad in Europe. However, there are a few restrictions to accessing tuition-free programmes:

You must study at a public university
Undergraduate and PhD programmes are free, but the only way to study a Master’s in Germany for free is if you completed a BA in that country and your MA is in the same field of study as your BA.
There is an exception to the rule: public universities in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg area have tuition fees for non-EU international students. Some of the best universities here are:

Heidelberg University
University of Tübingen
University of Freiburg
Ulm University
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
University of Mannheim
University of Hohenheim
University of Konstanz

Not sure where to start? The PhD Pathfinder is a tool that helps you find your way through the German PhD landscape. But why stop there? Admitworks is here to guide you every step of the way. Admitworks offers personalized assistance, from understanding PhD opportunities in Germany to application support and beyond. Let us help you turn your academic aspirations into reality.

8 steps on your way to doing your PhD in Germany