As soon as you have found a subject and the right supervisor for your doctorate project, you can submit an Application to Register a Doctorate in order to be accepted as a doctorate student in the faculty.
To register for a doctorate for the Dr. med. title, you need a completed course of study in human medicine in Germany or at least proof of passing the first sector of the medical examinations. If you completed your studies abroad, you need proof of recognition of the qualification in Germany. In this case, please contact the graduate studies office.
To register for a doctorate for the Dr. rer. medic. title, you need a completed non-medical course of study in Germany. If you completed your studies abroad, you need proof of recognition of the qualification in Germany. In this case, please contact the graduate studies office.
All of the forms you need to apply are available for download here:
After approval by us, you can start on your doctorate project.
In addition to registration at the faculty, we also recommend matriculation of one our three affiliated universities. You can only register at the affiliated university where your first-step assistance works. The two state affiliated universities have already established procedures for students in this regard. For detailed information, please note the relevant information pages of the University of Potsdam or Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg.
If you have any questions about matriculation as a doctorate student, you can also get in touch with the following contacts:
