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Doctoral Studies

The Faculty of Science of the University of Potsdam awards the academic title 'Doctor of Natural Science' ('doctor rerum naturalium' or 'Dr. rer. nat.') or Doctor of Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) following an examination process whereby a candidate shows their scientific capability and competence by way of a written thesis (Dissertation) and an oral defense (Disputation) in a scientific discipline represented in research and teaching by a Professor of the Faculty.

Students interested in doing a Doctorate at the University of Potsdam can get a first overview here.

Akten

At the beginning of the doctoral studies

You want to start doctoral studies? Please look here

Submission of your dissertation

You would like to submit your dissertation? Here you will find all information about the process and the necessary documents.

Promovierte

Completion of the procedure

You have successfully passed the defense - and now? Please look here for all details concerning publication of the thesis, certification etc.

Doctoral Committee

Meeting dates with editorial deadlines and subject representatives of the institutes

Office of the Doctoral Committee

Doctoral procedures within the Faculty of Science

Representative: Dr. Sandra Woehlecke, Kathrin Kuchenbuch

 

Universität Potsdam
Mathematisch-
Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
Haus 28, Zimmer 1.101
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25
14476 Potsdam OT Golm

 

consulting hours
Dienstag 9:00-11:00 Uhr und 13:00-15:00 Uhr
Donnerstag 9:00 - 11:00 Uhr

Office of the Doctoral Committee

Doctoral procedures with external research institutions

Sylke Pfeiffer

 

Universität Potsdam
Mathematisch-
Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
Haus 28, Zimmer 1.101
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25
14476 Potsdam OT Golm

 

consulting hours
Dienstag 9:00-11:00 Uhr und 13:00-15:00 Uhr
Donnerstag 9:00 - 11:00 Uhr

Binational doctoral studies (Cotutelle)

Dr. Susanne Hollmann

 

University of Potsdam
Faculty of Science
Building 28, Room 1.102
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25
14476 Potsdam OT Golm

 

consulting hours
only by arrangement

Ombudspersons

In case of complaints in the context of study and teaching as well as doctoral procedures, you can contact the ombudspersons of the faculty.

Dates

Meeting schedules of the current Doctoral Commitee. All dates for current doctoral examination procedures