Pursuing your Ph.D.

In July 2009 the faculties of the Leuphana University of Lüneburg decided on new uniform guidelines for doctoral studies. These new regulations form the basis for all doctoral procedures at the Leuphana University. The time frame for doctoral studies is set for three years, however six years are allowed for part-time doctoral students. During this time, students are enrolled in a semi-structured doctoral program. In order to successfully complete their doctoral studies students must fulfill two final requirements: the presentation of the dissertation—a written scholarly treatise—as well as its defense in the form of an oral examination.