PhD / Doctorate •

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München •, Germany

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Degree
PhD
Course location
München
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

The main language is English, but in the elective area courses in German can also be taken.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Mode of study
Less than 50% online
Programme duration
6 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
1 December - 31 January
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The international and interdisciplinary PhD programme Genomic and Molecular Medicine – Personalised Approaches to Childhood Health is part of the Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital and the Munich Medical Research School. It is primarily open to assistant physicians specialising in paediatrics but also open to candidates from other disciplines (medicine, natural sciences, life sciences).

The PhD programme offers research and qualification opportunities in the fields of genomics, epigenetics, molecular, cell and developmental biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics and immunology, with a focus on the normal and pathological development of the child.

Doctoral candidates are in close contact with a thesis advisory committee, and they define their individual research goals together. The PhD programme begins in the winter semester (October). The application period is from 1 December to 31 January.

Additional support is offered by the GraduateCenter . 


Course organisation

Of the courses in the programme, 50% of the curriculum consists of compulsory courses, and 50% can be chosen individually.

International elements
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
  • International guest lecturers
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No

Pace of course
Mixed (e.g. fixed exam dates and duration, study content can be studied at any time)
Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire programme)
Yes, compulsory

Tuition fees per semester
None
Semester contribution

Basic fee of 97 EUR + additional fee for the "Deutschlandticket"

https://www.lmu.de/en/workspace-for-students/abc-study-guide/semester-ticket/index.html

Costs of living

Living costs (including accommodation and health insurance) in Munich range from 800 to 1,000 EUR per month.

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

LMU Travel Grant, LMU Completion Grant, LMU Scholarships for Doctoral Researchers


Academic admission requirements
  • Master's degree or equivalent in medicine, natural science, life sciences or other relevant field
  • Very good academic record
  • Motivation letter specifying the area of your research interest
  • Proficiency in English
German language skills
No minimum language level required
English language skills
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • IELTS Academic: 5
  • TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 87
  • Reading: 18
  • Listening: 17
  • Speaking: 20
  • Writing: 17
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
1 December - 31 January
Submit application via
Please check this website .

Accommodation

The International Office helps visiting academics, PhD students, and postdocs who are travelling to Munich for a set period of time to find accommodation.

For further information, please visit the following link: https://www.lmu.de/en/study/important-contacts/international-office/index.html .

Rooms in shared flats are popular on the private market and reasonably priced at 400-600 EUR per month if located in central parts of Munich.

Structured research and supervision
Yes
Research training / discussion
Yes
Career advisory services and programmes for future professionals

LMU Career Service

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Accompanying programme
  • Help with finding accommodation
  • Support with registration procedures
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

LMU Gateway (online information portal): LMU Gateway — LMU Munich


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