Graduate Students and Doctoral Candidates at the University of Freiburg

Research has an impact beyond borders: by opting for a Joint Doctoral program, doctoral candidates will be able to plan and implement their doctoral studies with a global perspective from the very beginning. Doctoral candidates participating in such a program will pursue their doctorate at the University of Freiburg and at a partner university. Doctoral candidates in Medicine can opt for Nagoya University in Japan or the University of Adelaide in Australia. In Chemistry and Pharmacy, the program is jointly offered with the University of Adelaide, Australia.

The Program at a Glance

By pursuing a Joint Doctoral program doctoral candidates will

spend at least 12 months at the partner institution and will be awarded a Joint Doctoral Degree by both Freiburg and the partner university upon successful completion of their doctoral studies.
be supported by one supervisor at every participating university throughout their doctorate
benefit from complementary and groundbreaking research foci with a global perspective
have access to excellent research facilities at two universities: in Freiburg and at the host institution
become associate members of the Spemann Graduate School and will have access to a multidisciplinary course offer and training programs
qualify for an international working environment and have facilitated access to job markets in Japan or Australia