Binational Doctoral Degrees
The Cotutelle procedure allows doctoral students to receive a doctoral degree, which will be awarded jointly by two universities in two different countries. The degree is based on a single research project completed at the two universities involved. A binding agreement on the joint doctoral examination procedure creates the framework within the doctoral student can earn a binational doctoral degree.
The Cotutelle procedure is particularly interesting for doctoral candidates who
- research a topic related to the other country,
- like to work in a binational environment,
- wish to build up links to the academic communities in both of the two countries involved,
- have not yet decided in which country they want to work in the future.
For more information please read our information sheet, which also includes a checklist.
Information and Checklist (pdf)
In compliance with the doctoral regulations of Leuphana a master agreement for a joint examination procedure has been developed. Please use this agreement if there are no further requirements on the part of the foreign university.
Dr. Francine Uwera
Co-ordinator International degree-seeking Students Graduate School/Joint Degrees/Cotutelle
C14.113b
+49.4131.677-1530
francine.uwera@leuphana.de