Pursuing a PhD at THI

Find the PhD programme that’s right for you.

Choose the pathway that best suits your research project from three doctoral programmes and receive support from the initial idea right through to successful completion.

Regardless of the pathway you choose, the Doctoral School will support you through every stage of your doctorate – from initial orientation to successful completion. We offer structured guidance, bespoke services and an environment that combines academic excellence with personalised support.

AI/Computer Science Doctoral School

Doctoral School for Engineering Sciences

Zwei Doktoranden der THI Doctoral School tauschen sich zu ihren Forschungsprojekten aus.

Completing a PhD in partnership with a university

Step by step towards a doctorate

Check entry requirements
Find a research topic.
Find a supervisor
Apply to the Doctoral School or to the university in the case of a collaborative doctorate programme

Research & Writing
Training Programme

Submit a dissertation
Review
Defence

Publication
Certificate

Financing

Ein Coach zeichnet der Promovendin verschiedene Möglichkeiten zur Finanzierung einer Promotion auf ein White Board: Stipendien, Drittmittelprojekte, Anstellung als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin usw.

Most doctoral researcher at THI are employed as research assistants and work on research projects funded by public bodies or industry. The topics of their theses are generally closely linked to these research projects. It is also possible to fund the doctoral programme through scholarships or personal funds. If you have any questions regarding funding, the Doctoral School will be happy to assist you.