Doctorate
We are happy that you are interested in doing a doctorate at TU Dresden or that you are already researching and working as a doctoral student at our university.
On the following pages, you will find information, orientation and support services for your doctorate at TU Dresden - from the first planning steps and formal requirements to funding, qualification and advice during the doctoral phase.
Topics at a glance
Doing a doctorate at TU Dresden
Find out which paths to a doctorate are possible at TU Dresden and which steps are important on the way to a doctorate.
Paths to a doctorate and structured doctoral programs
Find out about individual doctoral projects and structured doctoral programs at TU Dresden.
Doctoral regulations and formal requirements
Here you will find information on the legal basis of doctoral studies, the doctoral regulations of the faculties and the formal requirements for acceptance as a doctoral student.
Funding, employment and insurance
Get an overview of funding, employment opportunities, scholarships and questions about health, social and other insurances during your doctorate.
Good scientific practice
Find out about the principles of responsible research and scientific integrity.
Further qualification during the doctorate
Take advantage of offers for subject-specific and interdisciplinary qualifications, such as scientific writing, project management, teaching, career development or science communication.
Advice and support
Here you will find contact persons and advisory services for your individual questions - from initial orientation and international concerns to conflict advice or career planning.