- Degree
- Doctoral degree
- Teaching language
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- English
- German
- Languages
Courses for doctoral students are usually held in English.
- Programme duration
- 6 semesters
- Beginning
- Only for doctoral programmes: any time
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
The Bielefeld Graduate School in Theoretical Sciences (BGTS) is a joint institution of the Departments of Business Administration and Economics, Mathematics, Physics, and the Center for Mathematical Economics at Bielefeld University.
As an umbrella organisation of several structured research programmes in theoretical sciences at Bielefeld University, the BGTS provides a structured, internationally oriented doctoral study programme comprising courses, seminars, international workshops, soft skills training and social events.
Doctoral candidates in the BGTS study programme can pursue their doctoral studies within the programme of a participating research training group (https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/einrichtungen/bgts/graduate-education/participating-program/ ) as well as independently and under supervision from a BGTS scientist.
Further information about the BGTS (list of scientists, research training groups, cooperation partners, etc.) can be found on the BGTS website (https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/einrichtungen/bgts/ ).
- International elements
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- International guest lecturers
- Course-specific, integrated German language courses
- No
- Course-specific, integrated English language courses
- No
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Semester contribution
Approx. 320 EUR
- Costs of living
There are no tuition fees both for domestic and international students at Bielefeld University. All you have to pay is a social fee which is currently about 300 EUR per semester. In return, you’ll receive your “semester-ticket” which entitles you to use public transport (excl. high-speed trains) free of charge throughout North Rhine-Westphalia (trips to Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bonn, etc.). Besides this social fee, remaining costs include accommodation, personal expenses and health insurance which is mandatory for all temporary and permanent residents in Germany. These costs are usually about 700-800 EUR per month.
- Funding opportunities within the university
- No
- Academic admission requirements
Please consult the web pages of the participating structured research programmes for specific information about admission requirements:
https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/einrichtungen/bgts/graduate-education/participating-program/- Language requirements
Please consult the web pages of the participating structured research programmes for specific information about language requirements:
https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/einrichtungen/bgts/graduate-education/participating-program/- Submit application to
- Possibility of finding part-time employment
Basically, international students are allowed to work parallel to their studies for 120 full days or 240 half days per year without a work permit once they have successfully completed preparations for their studies and started a course.
A limited number of jobs are available at the university; however, jobs for students can also be found in companies in and around Bielefeld.- Accommodation
In Bielefeld, a broad range of accommodation options can be found at affordable prices.
Halls of residence are run by the public "Studierendenwerk" or private organisations. Additionally, single apartments and rooms in shared flats with other students are available. The rent for a room in Bielefeld amounts to about 180 to 300 EUR per month. The International Office supports students who are searching for accommodation.- Research training / discussion
- No
- Support for international students and doctoral candidates
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- Specialist counselling
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