The Graduate School Practices of Literature has a strong international profile, with more than half of our PhD students coming from different parts of Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. We strongly encourage international PhD candidates who are interested in pursuing a doctorate at the Graduate School to apply. The following aspects and steps are important to keep in mind during the application and enrollment process:

Type of Membership

Applications for regular memberships are accepted both for winter and summer terms every year: More information on the application procedure.
It is also possible to participate in the GS's curriculum as a visiting student or associate member. Visiting students as well as associate members need to submit an application: More information on how to apply as a visiting student or associate member.
 

Language Skills

For participating in the GSPoL curriculum, English and German language skills are essential. More information on required language skills and language courses are available here and on the website of the university's language centre.
 

Funding

(Prospective) members of the GSPoL are required to secure external funding for their PhD research. Funding opportunities are offered by the German Academic Exchange Service and the German Scholarship Organizations for Gifted Students. The GSPoL, supervisors, and the university's research funding support Safir offer assistance during the application process.
 

Enrollment

After your succesful application, you will need to enrol at the Office of Student Affairs of the University of Münster.