International PhD Programme (IPP) Literary and Cultural Studies

This structured three-year doctoral programme in literary and cultural studies combines dissertation research with an international curriculum, colloquia, workshops, and transferable-skills training. It is embedded in the GGK/GCSC research environment and supports national and international academic networking.

Academic requirements

Applicants should hold a "Diplom", "Magister", "Erstes Staatsexamen" or Master's degree if obtained in Germany, or an equivalent foreign degree (Master of Arts with thesis).

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

German requirements

Basic skills in German need to be acquired. Integrated German language courses available.

Accepted bachelor fields

Applicants need a university degree in literary or cultural studies with well-above-average achievement. The official membership page states that international degrees must be comparable to a German master's, diploma, Magister, or state examination.