PhD in Göttingen

With nearly 30,000 students (25% of all habitants) Göttingen is a classic example for a university town giving the city a young and dynamic atmosphere.

The University and world-class non-university research institutions including three Max Planck Institutes, the German Primate Center / Leibniz Institute for Primate Research and the German Aerospace Center form an alliance in research and doctoral training, creating a highly collaborative and inspiring atmosphere - the Göttingen Campus.


At GAUSS, we are offering a wide range of support and services not only to make your start here in Göttingen as easy and smooth as possible but also of course your entire stay.
Check out the webpage of Göttingen International designed especially for international doctoral students and the "Guide for international students". Additional information on family & diversity services, the University’s Welcome Center, and a wide range of work and life resources on the Göttingen Campus can be found on the respective websites.


GAUSS is committed to provide its doctoral candidates with the best possible support and training to successfully complete their research work and dissertation but also to gain important key skills to qualify for careers within and outside of academia.

Doctoral Process

Throughout the three to four years of your PhD, you are focusing on independent research and writing a dissertation. You will be guided by a thesis advisory committee (TAC) consisting of three academics: the main supervisor and two others (see Compose TAC).
During the course of the PhD, certain elements and performances are mandatory, as for example: