Doctorate

Welcome to the doctorate at the Otto von Guericke University!

There are different ways of pursuing a doctorate at the OVGU: within a research school, a structured course of studies or by presenting your individual research project. On these pages you can find all the information on formalities, important contacts and support available to doctoral students.

Here you can learn about the regulations concerning the legal status and the conditions offered in fixed-term employment contracts for doctoral and post-doctoral students:

• Directives for short-term employment of scientific staff (de)

The Higher Education Act of the State of Saxony-Anhalt calls for the conclusion of supervision agreements:

• Supervision Agreement Template (de&en)

As an external doctoral student you can use the services of the computer center and library:

• Confirmation of affiliation with Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg for URZ and UB (de)

Pay attention to the basics of any science:

• Good Scientific Practice