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PhD in Germany

301 verified PhD programmes across 23 fields at 55 universities in Germany. At least 169 are taught in English. Every programme links to the university's own page: no agency rewrites, no commissions.

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Fields, by programme count

  • Humanities69
  • Biology & Life Sciences24 · 21 EN
  • Economics20 · 16 EN
  • Computer Science18 · 14 EN
  • Business Administration16 · 10 EN
  • Medicine16 · 10 EN
  • Physics & Astronomy16 · 10 EN
  • Mathematics & Statistics14 · 9 EN
  • Social Sciences12 · 6 EN
  • Biotechnology & Life Sciences11 · 10 EN
  • Chemistry11 · 8 EN
  • Education & Teaching11
  • Mechanical Engineering10 · 10 EN
  • Psychology8 · 6 EN
  • Artificial Intelligence & ML7 · 7 EN
  • Environmental & Earth Sciences7 · 5 EN
  • Finance & Accounting6 · 4 EN
  • Chemical Engineering5 · 5 EN
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering5 · 5 EN
  • Law & Legal Studies5 · 3 EN
  • Public Health4 · 4 EN
  • Civil & Structural Engineering3 · 3 EN
  • Data Science & Analytics3 · 3 EN

Leading universities for PhD study

  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich117 PhD
  • Heidelberg University12 PhD
  • Technical University of Munich11 PhD
  • RWTH Aachen University7 PhD
  • University of Mannheim7 PhD
  • Karlsruhe Institute of Technology7 PhD
  • University of Stuttgart6 PhD
  • Goethe University Frankfurt6 PhD
  • Technische Universität Dresden6 PhD
  • University of Göttingen5 PhD

Common questions

How many PhD programmes does Germany have?

Our verified catalogue holds 301 PhD programmes in Germany across 23 fields at 55 universities, each linked to its official university page.

Can I do a PhD degree in Germany in English?

Yes. At least 169 of the 301 programmes are taught in English, per the language each university publishes. See the English-taught breakdown for this level.

What does a PhD in Germany cost?

Tuition (public unis): Mostly €0 for a first degree. Proof of funds: €11,904 blocked account (2026). The full cost picture is in our costs and funding guide for Germany.

Which would actually admit you?

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