What do you need to get a PhD?

What do you need to get a PhD?

To do a doctorate, you need a university degree (usually the final grade must be better than 2.5). Depending on the doctoral regulations, you can already do a doctorate with a bachelor’s degree. As a rule, however, a master’s degree or an equivalent degree is a prerequisite for the doctorate.

What does a doctorate bring me?

The advantages in detail: The intensive examination of a topic in which the doctoral candidate is really interested can on the one hand be satisfactory, on the other hand it can convey in-depth specialist knowledge that can be of further help in the job. A doctorate strengthens the personality and the intellect.

Why do you want to do a doctorate?

Perhaps you would like to improve your career opportunities or you have the feeling that you are on the wrong side of business and you hope to gain new perspectives through a doctorate. Some want to gain social prestige or continue a family tradition.

How much time for PhD?

3 years is often the rule of thumb for the duration of a doctorate. However, only a few doctoral candidates actually complete their dissertations within 36 months.

How much do you earn during the doctorate?

If you start your doctorate without having previously gained relevant – that is, professionally relevant – work experience, you will be assigned to the first salary level. If you have a full position at a university in North Rhine-Westphalia, for example, you will earn EUR 3,517.36 gross per month.