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Doctoral program (Dr. / Ph.D.)
Would you like to pursue a part-time Ph.D. and develop your career in a targeted manner?
Then get to know our innovative doctoral program an academic program that specifically addresses the growing demand for highly qualified specialists in all sectors.
Campus Karlsruhe
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Part-time doctorate: Your path to a PhD, scientifically and practically oriented
Our future-oriented, part-time PhD program is specially designed to enable specialists from a wide range of professional fields to PhD alongside their profession alongside their career.
It gives you the opportunity to deepen your scientific expertise and actively contribute to solving complex challenges in research, business and public institutions.
International recognition and top quality
With full accreditation, we ensure the highest quality standards and international recognition.
For the doctoral program, GoVersity works exclusively with state or state-recognized European universities that have an independent right to award doctorates and are listed in the German Anabin directory with H+ status.
The program offers you the opportunity to acquire the internationally and in Europe recognized title “Doctor” (Dr.), in Germany can be registered and can be used without a suffix.
Combining career and Ph.D.
The part-time structure of our program ensures that you can combine your doctorate and career in the best possible way, flexibly, practically and individually tailored to the realities of your life.
GoVersity is at your side as a reliable academic guide throughout the entire doctoral process, so that the workload for you remains as low as possible and you can concentrate on the essentials, your research.
Part-time Ph.D. program for all disciplines
Our part-time Ph.D. program is designed for professionals from all disciplines who want to deepen their academic expertise and position themselves as leading experts in their field.
The focus is on the ambition to train personalities who are prepared to actively shape the challenges and opportunities of their specialist areas, whether in health, law, technology, economics, social sciences or other disciplines.
Scientific research: Practical and interdisciplinary doctoral studies
Participants gain a solid academic foundation that empowers them to be at the forefront of research, development and real-world application.
Our program offers the ideal framework for working on challenging scientific issues and developing innovative solutions with relevance for science, industry and public administration.
For everyone aiming to contribute to scientific progress
Whether you work in academic research, strategic management consulting, technical development or the public sector, the program opens up a wide range of career prospects.
The program is interdisciplinary by design and appeals to professionals from various fields who want to take their expertise to the next level with a doctorate.
Doctoral Lounge
Connect online in our Doctoral Lounge
We’re happy to provide you with personal guidance on our part-time doctoral program!
Our Doctoral Lounge offers you the chance to connect with fellow Ph.D. candidates and experienced academics in an exclusive, inspiring environment.
This is what awaits you in the Doctoral Lounge:
- Presentation of GoVersity, our values and our philosophy
- Overview of the doctoral process and the individual steps to the doctorate as well as the admission requirements and necessary documents
- Support in finding a topic and preparing the research proposal, if you already have an idea, you are welcome to bring it with you
Ph.D. topics and fields of study
Our part-time doctoral program is deliberately designed to be interdisciplinary. The breadth of content reflects the complexity of today’s challenges and the need to view and solve them from different professional perspectives.
Diverse opportunities with your doctorate
- Engineering: Technological foundations for the development and implementation of innovative solutions in a wide range of industries.
- Management: Teaching essential skills for the successfully leading and implementing strategic projects in companies and organizations.
- Economics: In-depth understanding of economic interrelationships and efficient use of resources in national and international markets.
- Medicine and health sciences: Scientific foundations for the further development of technologies, processes and care systems in the healthcare sector.
- Communication and media sciences: Strategies for clearly communicating complex content and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Political science: Analysis of political, regulatory and social processes with relevance for business, administration and non-profit sectors.
- Law: In-depth legal knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework in various industries.
An interdisciplinary doctorate with impact
The program’s broad focus of the program prepares you perfectly for leadership roles in research, business and administration.
You’ll learn to systematically analyze complex issues, develop innovative solutions and communicate effectively with stakeholders from different sectors.
Shaping tomorrow’s leaders
Our PhD program not only provides a high-quality academic qualification, but also serves as a real springboard for your career.
As a future expert in your discipline , you will play an active role in shaping the opportunities and challenges in your field – scientifically sound, practice-oriented and internationally compatible.
Key facts about the Ph.D./Dr. program
🎓 Degree: Doctor (Ph.D./Dr.), recognized in Germany without an addition of origin and eligible for passport registration
⏳ Duration: 36 months, with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of 48 months.
🎯 A ccreditation: Fully accredited – all state, European cooperation universities are listed in the Anabin H+ information portal
⚖️ Study mode: Completely online, with varying in-person components depending on the cooperation partner, e.g. for the defense of the dissertation
📅 Start: Possible anytime
📍 Location of the university: EU
🚩 Language: German-language supervision with the option of writing the dissertation in German; the final submission and defense of the dissertation is usually in English. If required, a German-speaking sworn simultaneous translator can also be provided.
👨🎓 Dissertation form: Monograph
💡Costs: The total costs vary depending on the discipline and cooperation partner and start from EUR 22,500. We can inform you of the exact costs as soon as a suitable cooperation partner has been determined after the individual matching process.
GoVersity offers flexible financing options and supports you in finding the ideal solution for your situation.
Here you can download our financing brochure free of charge.
🏆 Examination procedure: Multi-stage with pre-defense and defense as final exam
Support Packages
🎓 Customized research supervision for experienced academics
Each package guarantees full access to state-of-the-art research facilities and a wide range of academic services.
Our clearly tiered support packages allow you to choose the level of supervision that best suits your personal preferences and academic objectives.
Our goal is to provide you with the ideal environment for your research – one that sparks your curiosity and drives your career forward. Choose the package that best aligns with your vision and step into a world of academic excellence without limits.
Overview of our support packages
Personalized guidance for your successful Ph.D.
Choose the support package that best fits your goals, your available time, and the level of guidance you’re looking for. All packages include access to experienced academic mentors, structured feedback, and organizational support.
Each teaching unit (TU) lasts 45 minutes.
🥈 Silver package: standard support
18 sessions of 1 teaching unit each with a full professor from a German university
Professional feedback on your scientific work
Support with all organizational processes during your doctorate
Recommended for: Doctoral candidates with a high degree of independence who need targeted, structured feedback.
🥇 Gold package: More intensive support
24 sessions of 1 teaching unit each with a full professor from a German university
In-depth professional feedback and sparring on research topics
Support with scientific publications
Including a free publication check session (1 TU) for your first A-list publication
Recommended for: Doctoral students with the aim of actively publishing and positioning their research at an early stage.
💎 Platinum package: maximum support
24 sessions of 1 teaching unit each with a full professor from a German university
In-depth sparring on methodology and research design
Support for international publications
Two free publication check sessions (2 units)
Strategic advice on research positioning
Recommended for: Doctoral candidates with high academic ambitions and a desire for close, continuous supervision.
Promotion procedure and process
Der Ablauf der Promotion in unserem Programm ist durch ein mehrstufiges, sorgfältig konzipiertes Bewertungsverfahren gekennzeichnet. Dieses Vorgehen stellt sicher, dass die wissenschaftlichen Leistungen unserer Doktorand:innen umfassend und fundiert überprüft werden, von der ersten Idee bis zur fertigen Dissertation.
Wissenschaftlich fundiert: Schritt für Schritt zur Promotion
Unser mehrstufiges Prüfungsverfahren umfasst alle relevanten Phasen der Forschungsarbeit:
von der initialen Konzeption über die Entwicklung der Methodik bis hin zur finalen Analyse und Präsentation der Ergebnisse.
Diese Struktur garantiert eine rigorose und transparente Bewertung Ihrer wissenschaftlichen Leistung und unterstützt eine kontinuierliche Qualitätsentwicklung während der gesamten Promotionszeit.
Feedback und Weiterentwicklung als zentrale Elemente
Ein zentrales Merkmal unseres PhD-Verfahrens ist die Möglichkeit, mehrfach qualifiziertes Feedback von einem erfahrenen Panel aus Wissenschaftler:innen zu erhalten.
Dies fördert nicht nur die Qualität Ihrer Dissertation, sondern stärkt auch Ihre Fähigkeit zur kritischen Reflexion und Weiterentwicklung Ihrer wissenschaftlichen Kompetenzen.
Prüfungsverfahren: Pre-Defense & Defense
Für eine differenzierte und faire Bewertung setzen wir auf ein zweistufiges Prüfungsverfahren:
- Pre-Defense (Vorverteidigung): Frühzeitige Präsentation Ihrer Forschung zur Überprüfung der methodischen Qualität und Zielrichtung Ihrer Arbeit.
- Defense (Verteidigung): Abschlusspräsentation Ihrer Dissertation vor einem wissenschaftlichen Gremium, mit Fokus auf Argumentation, Relevanz und Forschungserkenntnissen.
Akademische Exzellenz mit klarem Profil
Absolvierende unseres Programms zeichnen sich durch ein außergewöhnlich hohes Niveau an Forschungskompetenz und tiefgehendes Fachwissen aus.
Sie sind in der akademischen Welt ebenso gefragt wie in Wirtschaft, Politik oder Forschungseinrichtungen, als wissenschaftlich fundierte, reflektierte und disziplinübergreifend denkende Expert:innen.
By combining pre-defense and defense, we ensure that our graduates are not only able to conduct high-quality research, but also have the necessary communication skills to effectively communicate and defend their findings. This rigorous assessment process optimally prepares our doctoral students for successful careers in academia and research-intensive professional fields.
Accreditation of the doctoral program
Our doctoral program is fully accredited, a clear sign of compliance with the highest academic standards and international quality criteria.
To this end, we only work with state or state-recognized European universities that have an independent right to award doctorates and are listed in Anabin H+.
This accreditation underlines our commitment to excellence in teaching, research and individual supervision of our doctoral students.
Internationally recognized doctorate
Accreditation guarantees that your degree not only meets the highest academic standards, but is also recognized and valued by universities, institutions and employers worldwide .
You benefit from an academic degree with a high reputation and excellent domestic and global career opportunities.
Promotion in the EU, with tradition and future
Our cooperating colleges and universities are located in the European Union, an area with a strong educational mission and a long scientific tradition.
Here, academic excellence is combined with cultural diversity and a high standard of research and innovation, ideal conditions for your part-time doctorate.
The combination of our accredited status and strategic positioning makes our doctoral program an attractive choice for students from all over the world who are looking for a rigorous academic education that prepares them to tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities in their field.
Promotion format
Our part-time doctoral program is designed for maximum flexibility.
Thanks to our 360° support, you will receive precise organizational, technical and methodological guidance. We ensure that processes are clearly structured, questions are answered quickly and you can concentrate fully on your research project.
This keeps your workload as low as possible and allows you to reach your academic goal efficiently, safely and without detours.
This makes our program the ideal choice for working professionals,
- who want to further develop their academic qualifications, make a real contribution to their field and reach the next stage of their career,
- as well as for people who see their doctorate as the personal culmination of their life’s journey, as intellectual perfection or as a long-cherished dream, regardless of whether they have long since established themselves professionally.
On-site attendance depends on the cooperating university
In order to guarantee the academic quality and integrity of the doctorate, individual attendance days may be required depending on the European cooperation university , e.g. for the defense of the dissertation or at most once a year for formalities on site.
The Application Process
🎓 Meistern Sie Ihre Bewerbung fürs Doktoratsstudium, mit professioneller Unterstützung
Der Weg zur Promotion beginnt mit einem anspruchsvollen Bewerbungsprozess, der sowohl akademisches Know-how als auch eine strukturierte Vorgehensweise erfordert.
Wir wissen, wie komplex dieser Weg sein kann und stehen Ihnen mit unserer langjährigen Expertise im Bereich PhD-Bewerbungen zur Seite.
Unterstützung beim Research Proposal & den Bewerbungsunterlagen
Ein zentraler Bestandteil Ihrer Bewerbung ist das Research Proposal, das Herzstück Ihrer wissenschaftlichen Vision.
Wir begleiten Sie dabei, Ihr Forschungsvorhaben klar zu strukturieren, überzeugend zu formulieren und exakt an die Anforderungen des Programms anzupassen.
Darüber hinaus unterstützen wir Sie bei der Sammlung und Einreichung aller erforderlichen Unterlagen, selbstverständlich ENIC-NARIC-konform und gemäß den offiziellen Richtlinien unseres Promotionsprogramms.
Ihr Weg zur erfolgreichen PhD-Bewerbung, mit Experten an Ihrer Seite
Unser Ziel ist es, dass Sie sich als herausragend vorbereiteter Kandidat*in präsentieren, sowohl inhaltlich als auch organisatorisch.
Dazu bieten wir Ihnen:
- Individuelle Betreuung durch erfahrene Doctoral Advisors
- Zugang zu hilfreichen Ressourcen, Leitfäden und Checklisten
- Persönliche Online-Meetings & Webinare mit ordentlichen Professor:innen an deutschen Hochschulen zur optimalen Vorbereitung
- Tipps und Tools für die überzeugende Präsentation Ihrer Forschungsidee
Part-time Ph.D. – start flexibly and individually
Our doctoral program enables you to earn your Ph.D. while working and without a fixed semester start date.
The start of the course can be individually selected and can thus be easily reconciled with professional and personal commitments.
Start at any time, particularly suitable for working professionals and international applicants
The flexible start makes the program particularly interesting for people who work in a dynamic working environment or live outside of Germany.
It is not necessary to wait for specific enrollment dates; it is possible to start all year round.
Advantages of the flexible study start:
- Individual planning of the start of the Ph.D. program
- Better compatibility of studies, work and everyday life
- No dependence on semester times
Enrollment according to your schedule
You’ll be enrolled as soon as you are ready to start your doctoral project.
This gives you the opportunity to adapt the start of the program to your personal and professional circumstances.
A program that adapts to your life
This structure is designed to integrate the doctorate into your daily life without unnecessary obstacles.
It is geared towards the needs of working professionals and international conditions, without compromising on academic quality.
Why should you choose our program?
