Doctoral Training Programme in the Learning Sciences (DTP-LS)

Structured doctoral programme supporting dissertation projects in the multidisciplinary learning sciences, with supervision and coursework spanning psychology, education, neuroscience, medicine, economics, sociology, language education, and computer science.

Academic requirements

very good knowledge of methodology and research skills

Minimum GPA

A good or excellent previous degree is required.

English requirements

English at B2 CEFR is required. TOEFL or IELTS can be used, and prior study in English is also accepted.

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a good or excellent previous degree in psychology, education science, computer science, cognitive science, sociology, neuroscience, or another field clearly connected to learning-sciences research.

APS Certificate

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

85 EUR basic LMU fee per semester, plus any applicable Deutschlandticket fee.

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 85 EUR basic LMU fee per semester, plus any applicable Deutschlandticket fee.

The programme prepares graduates for academic research careers and for advanced roles in educational technology, learning design, and evidence-based education or policy work.

• 1

  MA Research on Learning and Instruction

  University of Augsburg

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• 2

  Vocational Education and Personnel Capacity Building

  Dresden University of Technology

  Dresden · Master of Arts · German

• 3

  International Language and Cultural Area Studies

  University of Kassel

  Kassel · Bachelor of Arts · German, English, French, Spanish

• 4

  German as a Foreign Language (MA)

  Philipps-Universität Marburg

  Marburg · Master of Arts · German

• 5

  Adult Education and Management in Lifelong Education

  Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

  Würzburg · Master of Arts · English