PhD / Doctorate •

Degree

Dr phil

Course location

Bayreuth

Teaching language

• German
• English
• French

Languages

Courses are held in English, German and French.

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 Bayreuth Graduate Centre for Cultural Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities (BayKULT) offers graduate programmes focusing on different research areas: History, Cultural Encounters, Communicative Construction of Knowledge, Culture and Society, Media Culture and Media Economy, Music and Performance, Research on Religions, and Intersectionality Studies. The programmes provide coursework in research methods, knowledge transfer, and teaching. Doctoral candidates are welcome to participate in interdisciplinary seminars. Intensive supervision within these programmes offers additional support. BayKULT is part of the University of Bayreuth Graduate School, a school which fosters excellence through professional training opportunities, financial support and advice on funding opportunities.

Course-specific, integrated German language courses

Yes

Course-specific, integrated English language courses

Yes

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Semester contribution

In Germany, students at all higher education institutions pay a semester contribution. This payment (University of Bayreuth: 143 EUR per semester) has nothing to do with tuition fees; rather, it covers your contributions to student services and the student government. At the University of Bayreuth (which combines the campus in Bayreuth and our Faculty VII located in Kulmbach), it includes a "semester ticket" that allows you to use public transportation in the region.

Costs of living

The cost of living in Germany, e.g. accommodation, food, clothing and recreational activities, is about average compared to other European countries. Living expenses are significantly lower than in countries like Denmark, Luxembourg or Switzerland, but they are rather high compared to countries like Poland, the Czech Republic or Italy. Compared to other large German cities, such as Munich, Berlin or Hamburg, Bayreuth's low cost of living and affordable housing make the city and the region particularly attractive to young people and families. You can find an example what the monthly costs could be here: https://www.gamechanger-campus.de/en/cost-of-living .

Funding opportunities within the university

No

Academic admission requirements

Candidates must have an excellent Master's degree or "Diplom" or equivalent (with thesis) and must fulfil the doctoral programme admission requirements of the University of Bayreuth.
If you want to apply for a doctoral programme in BayKULT, the first step is to contact one of the professors of that programme directly and ask whether he or she is willing to accept you as a doctoral candidate. For a list of the programmes and the professors involved, see: https://www.baykult.uni-bayreuth.de/en/graduate-programmes/index.html .

Language requirements

Applicants need to have excellent skills in English, German, or French.

Submit application to

http://www.baykult.uni-bayreuth.de/de/baykult/index.html

Possibility of finding part-time employment

There are many ways for international students to earn money while they study, but there are some restrictions. For more detailed information, please visit the DAAD website .

The University of Bayreuth’s Career Services team provides a central interface between student and professional life. The team offers guidance and support to students of all subjects with regard to starting their careers .

Accommodation

Accommodation for students
Bayreuth and Kulmbach have a number of student dormitories (both private dormitories and dormitories offered by the Association for Student Affairs) and a vast array of private rooms available. Under no circumstances should you assume that you will be assigned a room in the student dormitories! You will need to actively search for a room on your own – either in a private dormitory or on the private market.

More information regarding accommodation for students is available here: https://www.gamechanger-campus.de/en/accommodation . Please also read the DAAD’s information .

Accommodation for international guests
All other international guests are requested to register via the Welcome Services Database (WelSe) .

Accommodation for short visits
For short visits, we recommend searching for accommodation on Airbnb. In addition, a limited number of apartments are available in the Alexander von Humboldt Guest House .

Structured research and supervision

Yes

Research training / discussion

Yes

Support for international students and doctoral candidates

• Welcome event
• Accompanying programme
• Visa matters

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