Courses are held solely in English.
Additional relevant course offers in German language may be taken by doctoral candidates proficient in German and will be acknowledged by the programme.
All students – online application: 1 March
for the following winter semester
http://www.en.mcls.lmu.de/study_programs/dtp/deadline
International students — hard copy application in addition to online application:
31 May for the following winter semester (Please send documents to the programme coordinators.)
http://www.en.mcls.lmu.de/study_programs/dtp/documents2/index.html
The Doctoral Training Programme in the Learning Sciences aims to support excellent students in designing and conducting state-of-the-art dissertation projects in the multidisciplinary field of the Learning Sciences. The programme focuses on conditions, processes, and outcomes of learning with research perspectives ranging from psychology, educational science, medicine, mathematical education, neurosciences, economics, sociology, and language education to computer sciences. The quality of the doctoral research is ensured by systematic interdisciplinary supervision. Furthermore, a wide array of activities is offered to the doctoral students, including content-related courses, methodology courses, courses on key qualifications (e.g. scientific writing, teaching, ethics of research), and special guest lectures. The Doctoral Training Programme in the Learning Sciences aims to integrate its students into the relevant scientific communities.
Additional support is offered by the GraduateCenter.
To fulfil the graduation requirements of the PhD in Learning Sciences, the following courses need to be taken before the submission of the doctoral thesis:
The following documents need to be submitted in addition:
The most important aspect of your doctoral studies is conducting your doctoral research (including thesis writing). The doctoral research typically includes one or more empirical studies with planning, conducting, and data analyses phases.
http://www.en.mcls.lmu.de/study_programs/dtp/general_information/curriculum/index.html
Possibility to work with international supervisors (to be discussed with first supervisor)
Basic fee of 75 EUR + additional fee for the Deutschlandticket
https://www.lmu.de/en/workspace-for-students/abc-study-guide/semester-ticket/index.html
Living costs (including accommodation and health insurance) in Munich range from 800 to 1,000 EUR per month.
LMU Travel Grant, LMU Completion Grant
We are happy to welcome new students with the following qualifications:
For the online application, the following documents are required:
Important note: The MCLS recommendation letter (point 1) and the reference letter (point 2) are two independent criteria! A complete application comprises two separate letters, issued by two different professors (one from a potential supervisor and one from a previous professor). The documents must be uploaded to the online application platform by the professors using the upload form by 15 March (They will get an e-mail notification with the request to upload the respective document).
Instruction and research are carried out in English. If your native language is not English, you are required to take a test of English proficiency (for example, the Test of English as a Foreign Language [TOEFL] or the International English Language Testing System [IELTS]) and enclose a photocopy of your test results with your application. Previous studies conducted in English are also accepted. The minimal level of English proficiency that is required is B2 CEFR.
All students – online application: 1 March
for the following winter semester
http://www.en.mcls.lmu.de/study_programs/dtp/deadline
International students — hard copy application in addition to online application:
31 May for the following winter semester (Please send documents to the programme coordinators.)
http://www.en.mcls.lmu.de/study_programs/dtp/documents2/index.html
Online application for programme admission (all applicants)
Additional hard copy application for university admission (international applicants only, submission via postal mail):
LMU Munich
Doctoral Training Programme in the Learning Sciences
c/o Studiengangskoordination
Leopoldstr. 13
80802 München
Germany
Doctoral students are encouraged to apply for research positions within the MCLS initiatives.
The International Office helps visiting academics, PhD students, and postdocs who are travelling to Munich for a set period of time to find accommodation.
For further information, please visit the following link:
https://www.lmu.de/en/study/important-contacts/international-office/index.html
Rooms in shared flats are popular on the private market and reasonably priced at 400 to 600 EUR per month if located in central parts of Munich.
Some more helpful information regarding accommodation can be found here: https://www.lmu.de/en/workspace-for-students/student-life/housing/index.html.
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