PhD / Doctorate •

Degree

Dr

Course location

Bonn

Teaching language

• English

Languages

Lectures, courses and events are conducted in English. The student may pass exams in English. The doctoral thesis may be submitted in English or German.

Programme duration

9 semesters or more

Beginning

Winter and summer semester

Application periods

The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the summer semester:
until 15 November
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the winter semester:
until 15 April

More information on application periods

Please find more details on this website .

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme

No

Joint degree / double degree programme

No

Description/content

PhD in Mathematics
Our Graduate School is organised into the following sections:
A - Algebra, Number Theory and Logic
B - Analysis and Differential Equations
C - Discrete Mathematics
D - Geometry and Topology
E - Numerical Mathematics and Scientific Computing
F - Stochastics

International elements

• International guest lecturers
• Projects with partners in Germany and abroad

Teaching/work obligations or opportunities

Assistantships are a frequent mode of funding. Students are not required to prepare and teach lecture courses.

Course-specific, integrated German language courses

No

Course-specific, integrated English language courses

No

Tuition fees per semester

None

Semester contribution

The University of Bonn is a public university, meaning that it does not charge tuition fees. However, all students must pay the semester fee of about 350 EUR per semester, which covers a Deutschlandsemesterticket (student transit pass for public transport) and statutory accident insurance, among other things.

Costs of living

Students in Bonn can expect to pay around 1,000 EUR a month, with rent accounting for the largest share of their living costs.

Funding opportunities within the university

Yes

Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

Positions as research and teaching assistantships within the Department of Mathematics

Academic admission requirements

Academic admission requirements include a Master of Science with a thesis. In exceptional cases, an outstanding Bachelor's degree may be accepted. In the case of the Master of Science without a thesis, there may be an option to write a thesis with the supervisor in Bonn.

German language skills

No minimum language level required

English language skills

B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:

• TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 80
• Reading: 18
• Listening: 17
• Speaking: 20
• Writing: 17
• IELTS Academic: 5.5

Application periods

The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the summer semester:
until 15 November
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries
For the winter semester:
until 15 April

More information on application periods

Please find more details on this website .

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Please check this website .

Possibility of finding part-time employment

Research and teaching assistantships are available.

Accommodation

We cannot organise accommodation, but we have contacts of suitable accommodation available for successful applicants.

Structured research and supervision

Yes

Research training / discussion

Yes

Career advisory services and programmes for future professionals

The University of Bonn has a central Career Service (www.uni-bonn.de/careerservice ), which provides a range of advice and support about choosing a career and applying for jobs. International students can also join the iStart career programme (www.uni-bonn.de/istart ), which teaches participants tangible knowledge and valuable skills that will enable them to write successful applications for jobs in Germany. The programme is geared toward giving students a successful career path both during and after their studies and thus making it easier for them to enter the job market.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates

• Accompanying programme

University of Bonn

As the former capital of Germany and the seat of the United Nations in Germany, Bonn is synonymous with internationality and diversity, and this also applies to the university in its capacity as a globally renowned research institution: In addition to research and teaching partnerships around the globe, it is characterised not least by its diverse student body with more than 5,200 international students and doctoral candidates from over 135 countries.

According to the Times Higher Education World University Ranking for 2026, the University of Bonn is one of the most international universities in the world and occupies the top spot within the diverse university landscape of North Rhine-Westphalia. This international orientation has a long tradition, as the university has maintained relationships with universities abroad for a long time. For example, it has interdepartmental cooperation agreements in place with almost 70 universities around the world.

In addition, the University of Bonn cooperates with more than 300 partner universities within the framework of student exchange programmes. The internationality of the University of Bonn is also reflected in its range of courses: There are now 46 international degree programmes, many of which are taught entirely in English or other foreign languages or lead to a double degree with a partner university.

31,318 Students
46 International degree programmes
University location

Bonn is a beautiful and historic city located on the banks of the Rhine and is famous as the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven. At the same time, it is a modern, lively and cosmopolitan city with a high quality of life. Bonn is also the German city of the United Nations, home to 27 UN institutions and many international organisations. With over 5,200 international students from more than 135 countries, the university contributes significantly to the international flair to be found in the city of Bonn.

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