Part-Time PhD Program
Your doctorate in 3 years – alongside your career, with a personal Doctoral Advisor and support 7 days a week. Without putting your life on hold.
"I knew immediately: this is the right place." — Tobias Wienand, PhD candidate
Anabin H+
All partner universities listed
State recognized
EU state or state-recognized universities
Passport-eligible
Title usable without country suffix
Independent doctoral rights
Awarded by the partner university
Scientific & practice-oriented
Our part-time PhD program is specifically designed to enable professionals from all fields to pursue a doctorate alongside their career.
It gives you the opportunity to deepen your expertise scientifically and actively contribute to solving complex challenges in research, business, and public institutions.
The part-time structure ensures you can optimally combine your doctorate and career: flexible, practice-oriented, and individually tailored to your life.
Internationally recognized
GoVersity works exclusively with state or state-recognized European universities that have independent doctoral rights and are listed in Anabin H+.
The title "Doctor" (Dr.) is internationally recognized, passport-eligible in Germany, and usable without a country suffix.
GoVersity accompanies you throughout the entire doctoral process as a reliable academic partner, keeping your workload as low as possible.
Doctoral Lounge: Personal Consultation
Join the Doctoral Lounge online and get personal information about the part-time doctoral program. What to expect:
- Introduction to GoVersity, our values and philosophy
- Overview of the doctoral process and each step to the title
- Admission requirements and required documents
- Support with topic development and research proposal
Fields of study
Our program is deliberately interdisciplinary and open to professionals from all disciplines who want to develop scientifically and position themselves as leading experts.
Engineering
Technological foundation for developing and implementing innovative solutions across industries.
Management
Key competencies for successfully leading and executing strategic projects in companies and organizations.
Economics
Deep understanding of economic relationships and efficient resource use in national and international markets.
Medicine & Health
Scientific foundations for advancing technologies, processes, and care systems in healthcare.
Communication & Media
Strategies for clearly conveying complex content and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Political Science
Analysis of political, regulatory, and social processes relevant to business, public administration, and non-profit sectors.
Law
Deepening legal knowledge and understanding regulatory frameworks across various industries.
Your field is included?
Clarify in 30 min whether the program fits you. Free & non-binding.
Book Doctoral LoungeThe PhD program at a glance
Degree
Doctor (Ph.D./Dr.)
Recognized in Germany, passport-eligible, without country suffix
Duration
36 months
Extension up to 48 months possible
Accreditation
Fully accredited
All partner universities listed in Anabin H+
Study mode
Fully online
Varying in-person requirements depending on partner, e.g. for defense
Start
Anytime
No fixed semester start. Enrollment on your schedule
Location
EU
State or state-recognized European universities
Language
German / English
German-language supervision, dissertation also possible in German. Defense usually in English
Costs
From €22,500
Depending on chosen package and field. Plus €550 registration fee. Tax-deductible as professional development.
What's included in the price
Choose the supervision package that fits your goals
Silver Package
Standard supervision
from €22,500
- 18 sessions (1 unit each) with a full professor from a German university
- Academic feedback on your scientific work
- Support with all organizational processes during your PhD
Recommended for: PhD candidates with a high degree of independence who need structured feedback
Discuss packageGold Package
Intensive supervision
from €25,450
- 24 sessions (1 unit each) with a full professor from a German university
- In-depth academic feedback and sparring on research topics
- Support with academic publications
- Includes 1 free publication check session for your first A-publication
Recommended for: PhD candidates aiming to publish actively and position their research early
Discuss packagePlatinum Package
Maximum supervision
from €29,450
- 40 sessions (1 unit each) with a full professor from a German university
- In-depth sparring on methodology and research design
- Support with international publications
- 2 free publication check sessions
- Strategic advice on research positioning
Recommended for: PhD candidates with high academic ambitions and desire for close, continuous guidance
Discuss packageWhich package fits you?
We advise you personally on supervision scope and financing.
Book Doctoral LoungeStep by step to your doctorate
From the first idea to the finished dissertation: our multi-stage process accompanies you every step of the way.
What you need to apply
The entry is deliberately simple. No finished topic, no proposal, no lengthy preparation.
What you need to apply
- CV (current)
- Degree certificates (Bachelor, Master or MBA)
- Brief description of your area of interest (optional)
You develop the research proposal in phase 2 together with your Doctoral Advisor. We also help with topic development.
What GoVersity handles
- Personal consultation in the Doctoral Lounge
- University matching: we find the right H+ university in Europe
- Doctoral Advisor matching: we introduce you to the right supervisor
- Support throughout the entire doctoral process, from research proposal to defense
- Submission of all documents, ENIC-NARIC compliant
Questions? We'll clarify everything in a personal conversation.
What makes GoVersity different
7-day support
As the only PhD provider, we are available even on weekends. No ticket system, no waiting until Monday.
Guidance from day 1
We accompany you even in the orientation phase, before your topic is clear. No other provider does this.
Experienced Doctoral Advisors
Our advisors are full professors at German universities with direct access to the examination procedures.
Anabin H+ listed
All partner universities are listed in the German Anabin directory with H+. Your title is passport-eligible and usable without country suffix.
Individual study plan
We adapt the research topic, timeline, and supervision intensity to your life situation. Career, family, and PhD are not mutually exclusive.
Complete application support
From exposé development to university matching to final submission. We know every step and every pitfall.
Accreditation & doctoral format
Fully accredited
Our doctoral program is fully accredited. We work exclusively with state or state-recognized European universities that have independent doctoral rights and are listed in Anabin H+.
The accreditation guarantees that your degree is recognized and valued worldwide by universities, institutions, and employers.
Our cooperating universities are located in the European Union – a region with a strong educational mandate and a long scientific tradition.
Maximum flexibility
Thanks to our 360° supervision, you are guided precisely in organizational, academic, and methodological matters. This keeps your workload as low as possible.
Our program is the ideal choice for professionals who want to expand their scientific qualifications, as well as for those who see the doctorate as the crowning achievement of their career.
In-person attendance depending on partner university
To ensure academic quality and integrity, individual in-person days may be required depending on the European partner university, e.g. for the defense or at most once a year for formalities on site.
What our doctoral candidates say
From the first conversation in the Doctoral Lounge to enrollment, GoVersity took me by the hand. I knew immediately: this is the right place for me. I especially appreciate the additional events that helped me with the practical work of my doctorate.
Tobias Wienand, M. Sc. Physics
PhD candidate
Through GoVersity's guidance, I found the courage to seriously consider a doctorate as a real option. The support in decision-making and in preparing my topics and applications was particularly helpful. The accompaniment was competent, individual, and opened up new perspectives for me.
Dr.-Ing. Christian Duwe
PhD candidate
The candidates who come to us through GoVersity are excellently prepared. This greatly facilitates collaboration and leads to strong research results.
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Roser
Doctoral Advisor
Frequently asked questions
Your doctorate is passport-eligible and recognized worldwide. You may use your doctoral title in Germany without a country suffix, both in official documents and professionally. This recognition opens doors to international careers and academic networks.
GoVersity cooperates exclusively with state or state-recognized European universities that have independent doctoral rights and are listed in the German Anabin directory with H+ status.
The doctorate is awarded by the state or state-recognized European partner university matched to your topic. This university has independent doctoral rights and is listed in the German Anabin directory with H+ status.
You need an academic university degree (e.g., Master's, Magister, or Diplom). If you already have an exposé or research question, we can build on it immediately. If you're still in the exploration phase, we'll help you develop your research interests.
The program is designed for 36 months, with the option to extend up to 48 months. This flexibility allows you to adapt the PhD optimally to your life circumstances.
GoVersity offers flexible payment options and works with trusted financial partners. We support you in finding the ideal financing solution for your situation. As professional development, it is tax-deductible.
Our experienced team helps you develop a topic that connects your professional interests with scientific relevance. Through structured supervision and access to international research databases, you avoid overlaps with other research topics.
You are in regular contact with your Doctoral Advisor throughout the entire PhD – an experienced professor from a German university. Meetings take place online or in person and provide ongoing academic and methodological feedback.
Our program is specifically designed for working professionals. With the flexible 360° concept, you can complete your PhD entirely online. In-person attendance is generally only required for the defense.
Your doctorate starts here
Part-time PhD alongside your career – learn more in a free initial consultation at the Doctoral Lounge.