Regulations and standards for presenting a PhD thesis may vary from one university to another. Therefore it is important to be aware of these requirements at an early stage.

For PhD studies at the Faculty of Architecture, Darmstadt University, a recognized diploma from a minimum five years course in architecture, planning or related disciplines is required. Foreign students are advised to enquire about the recognition of their diploma in time – please consult the faculty Dean:

(Mail to: Der Dekan, Fachbereich Architektur, El-Lissitzky Strasse 1, D-64287 Darmstadt)

The administrative and legal basis for PhD examens are being laid down in the Promotionsordnung.

The application and acceptance proceedings for a PhD students are being explained in the hints for PhD applicants.

A slightly more detailed version is also available in German.

Apart from the orientation by the supervisor external resources are helpful during the preparation of a PhD thesis. As a first address, please consult our web page www.interplan-alumni.net.

PhD dissertations my be submitted in English or German

Unless coverage of living cost and research expenses are secured from own sources or third source funding, it is extremely difficult to successfully conclude a PhD study within a reasonable time span. Most grants exert an age limit and request foreign students to apply from within their home country. Further information may be found under www.interplan-alumni.net