As a rule, you need an above-average Master's degree or an equivalent university degree. In addition, you should have a scientifically relevant research topic and an interest in independent scientific work.

Yes, you can also do a doctorate with a Master's degree obtained while working. The prerequisite is that your degree is recognised by the cooperating university. You must also re-enrol for the doctoral procedure - usually at the university awarding the doctorate.

Yes, enrolment at the cooperating university is generally required for official admission to doctoral studies. Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences will also document your doctorate internally, even if you are not enrolled at HSNB.

You can obtain the supervision agreement from your supervising professor at Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences. Among other things, it sets out the timetable, supervisors, milestones and the topic of your doctorate. The agreement must be set out in writing when you register for your doctorate.

This depends on your status:

• As a researchassistant, you are considered to be employed and subject to social security contributions.

• As a scholarship holder, you are generally not automatically covered by health or pension insurance. In this case, you must take out voluntary insurance.

• If you are enrolled as a student, student regulations may apply. Seek individual advice from your health insurance provider at an early stage.

Income during the doctorate - e.g. from employment or third-party funding - is generally taxable. Scholarships, on the other hand, are usually tax-free if they serve to promote academic qualifications. Doctoral costs (e.g. specialist literature, conferences) can be claimed for tax purposes under certain conditions. It is best to speak to a tax advisor about this.

In a cooperative doctorate, you will work closely with a professor at Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences and a university that has the right to award doctorates. You will be supervised jointly - your dissertation will be submitted to the university and defended there.

Start with your own research idea or contact professors in your department. On the website you will find contact persons from all departments who will help you develop your topic and find cooperation partners.

Possible ways of funding are

• Employment as a researchassistantat the HSNB

• Doctoral scholarships (e.g. state graduate funding, foundations)

• Third-party funded projects in co-operation with external partners

• Part-time

You can find further information and links on our "Funding & Co-operation" page.

Doctoral projects at the Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences must be documented by the supervisor at the beginning. Please use the corresponding registration form and send it - together with a copy of the confirmation of supervision - to the Graduate Forum and, if applicable, to the Registrar's Office.