Geography (PhD)

Doctoral programme in Geography at the University of Göttingen with faculty supervision and admission through the GAUSS doctoral workflow.

Academic requirements

Master's degree and at least 150 ECTS credits. The confirmation of one potential supervisor from the Institute of Geography to supervise the doctoral thesis is required upon application.

Minimum GPA

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

English requirements

Proof of sufficient English language skills by means of an internationally recognised test or equivalent performance.

Accepted bachelor fields

Master's degree or equivalent in Geography or a suitable related subject.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

EUR 466.40 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee).

ECTS credits

180

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 466.40 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee).

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