International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC)

Structured doctoral (PhD / Dr phil) programme at the International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture, offering interdisciplinary cultural-studies research training with supervision, research colloquia, workshops and master classes; courses taught in English and German. Studies begin in October (winter semester).

Academic requirements

Deadline: The deadline for scholarship applications is 1 February every year.

Minimum GPA

None stated.

Accepted bachelor fields

A completed Master's, Diplom, Magister or Erstes Staatsexamen, or an equivalent foreign university degree at German Master's level including a thesis; degree to be completed by October of the entry year at the latest.

APS Certificate

No

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None for EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA doctoral candidates. As a public university in Hesse, JLU Giessen charges no tuition fees; only the semester contribution applies.

Semester contribution

Approx. 421.43 EUR per semester for winter semester 2026/27 (371.43 EUR for incoming exchange students, who are exempt from the 50 EUR administrative fee). Identical for EU and non-EU candidates; includes the semester ticket, student body and student services fees.

Funding info

Tuition: None for EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA doctoral candidates. As a public university in Hesse, JLU Giessen charges no tuition fees; only the semester contribution applies. Semester contribution: Approx. 421.43 EUR per semester for winter semester 2026/27 (371.43 EUR for incoming exchange students, who are exempt from the 50 EUR administrative fee). Identical for EU and non-EU candidates; includes the semester ticket, student body and student services fees.

Prepares graduates for academic and research careers in the humanities and cultural studies, as well as positions in cultural institutions, education, media, publishing and international organisations.