Information about PhD programs for international students

If you are planning to start a doctoral program at the University of Rostock in the winter semester 2025/2026 and you previously studied at an international university, you must submit your application via the Uni-Assist service platform. The application can be submitted until the end of the respective application semester.

Please note Uni-Assist's processing time, as retroactive enrollment into a semester that has already ended is not possible due to administrative regulations.

The following documents must be submitted online via Uni Assist:

• Officially certified copy of the degree certificate qualifying you for doctoral studies (usually a Master’s degree) in the original language, along with a certified copy of the German or English translation
• Simple copy of the certificate of another university degree (usually a Bachelor’s degree) in the original language, along with a simple copy of the German or English translation
• Simple copy of your university entrance qualification (usually a high school diploma or equivalent) in the original language, along with a simple copy of the German or English translation
• Copy of a valid ID card or passport

• Form for the registration of doctoral candidates – deu – eng (submit a simple copy) and the original must be sent to the Graduate Academy!

  Information on official certifications can be found here.

If you are already enrolled at the University of Rostock (e.g., in a Master's degree program) and wish to pursue a doctorate at the University of Rostock, you can change your enrollment status to that of a doctoral student.

Further information can be found ► here