Structure

The 5-year MSc/PhD track consists of a study phase (Master’s program) and a research phase (Doctoral project).
Qualification requirements to enter the research phase include graduation with an MSc.

Study Phase

During the first two years, students study and research on a full-time MSc program at one of the three Graduate Schools that are offered by the Graduate Training Centre at the University of Tübingen. All courses are held in English and start annually in October.
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Research Phase

Depending on the successful completion of the respective master’s program, an agreement with an IMPRS faculty member on a suitable doctoral project and the agreement of the IMPRS board, students will enter the PhD phase.
Outstanding students who are already holding a MSc degree can access the 'research phase' directly (See - Application: 3-Year-Track). [more]