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a.r.t.e.s. Graduate School for the Humanities Cologne

University of Cologne

Köln, GermanyInterdisciplinary Studies
Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time

Degree

PhD

Language

German, English

Tuition

Free

Duration

6 semesters

Programme Overview

Graduate school of the University of Cologne's Faculty of Arts and Humanities offering both an individual doctorate track and an integrated structured doctoral programme with interdisciplinary supervision.

Admission Requirements

Minimum GPA
Above-average academic performance is required.
English requirements
International doctoral students who wish to write the dissertation in English must provide proof of German at B2 level by the time they submit their dissertation.
German requirements
International doctoral students who wish to write their dissertations in German can join the programme immediately and improve their German during their studies. They must provide proof of German at the level C1 by the time they submit their doctoral dissertations. A full remission of the German language proficiency is possible upon special request.
Accepted bachelor fields
Requires an above-average university degree, MA or equivalent, in a discipline that can be pursued as a doctoral subject at the University of Cologne's Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
APS Certificate
Yes
Thesis required
Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee
None
Semester contribution
Approximately 320 EUR per semester according to the current programme information.
Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: Approximately 320 EUR per semester according to the current programme information.

Career Outcomes

The programme prepares candidates for academic careers and other research-oriented roles in the humanities, with structured doctoral training and interdisciplinary supervision.

Typical job roles

Academic researcherPostdoctoral fellowResearcher in cultural institutions

Target industries

AcademiaResearch institutionsCultural institutionsPublishingEducation

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Programme details

Degree
PhD
Language
German, English
Duration
6 semesters
Mode
full-time
Start
Summer semester; programme beginning: April; programme duration: three years
Deadline
31 October (annual)

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