PhD

Advance your career with a PhD

As a PhD candidate at Constructor University, you will gain the skills and expertise to make a positive impact in your field of study. We are committed to providing you with an outstanding PhD experience that includes working alongside some of the smartest and most accomplished academics together with access to first-class research facilities and unique international partnerships with top-ranked global institutions.

Your PhD options

Candidates can obtain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) via two different approaches:

Structured PhD degrees coordinated by the Bremen International School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS). This is a joint project managed by Constructor University and the University of Bremen.
Individualized, research-oriented PhD degrees in over 30 different fields.

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Key research facts

227

PhD students

PhDs awarded in 2023

100

Active research projects

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Career support

Benefit from tailored career counselling, resume checks, mock interview preparation and a comprehensive range of workshops and events to prepare you for your next step.

Facilities

Access first-rate facilities and equipment supported by qualified staff.

World-class researchers

Research alongside some of our world-recognised experts in their fields.

World-standard research

We’re proud of our research output. In 2023 we published over 377 peer-reviewed research papers.

Graduate outcomes

Become an expert in your field. You will acquire the skills and knowledge for diverse roles in a range of different industries and organizations.

University partnerships

Gain valuable cross-cultural experiences and a strong appreciation of global issues through our strategic collaborations with top-ranked global institutions including the University of Geneva, Carnegie Mellon & National University Singapore.

Constructor Group ecosystem

Leverage your skills, seek support, make connections & access a wide range of resources from 9,000+ science, education, business & tech experts located across the globe.

Campus life

Our stunning green campus in the heart of Europe is more than a formal learning place. It provides a unique location to socialise, share ideas, relax and stay healthy.

Active alumni network

Our global community of over 8,000 alumni gives you invaluable connections with professionals from across a diverse range of sectors.

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Constructor University PhD fields of study

Due to its accreditation by the German research council (Wissenschaftsrat) and its recognition by the Federal State of Bremen, Constructor university has the right to award the doctoral degree "Doctor of Philosophy" (PhD) in different fields of science.

Students may carry the German “Dr.” (without specification of the field) upon application to the respective authority of the Bremen Senate. PhD degrees can be awarded in the following fields:

Biochemical engineering	Economics	Marine microbiology
Biochemistry	Electrical engineering	Mathematics
Bioinformatics	Entrepreneurship	Neuroscience
Biology	Geosciences	Philosophy
Biotechnology	History	Physics
Business administration	History and theory of art	Political science
Cell biology	Human performance	Psychology
Chemistry	Information science	Sociology
Communication science	Information systems and management	Statistics
Data engineering	International logistics	Visual studies
Computer science	Literature

Dr. Svenja Frischholz

Coordinator Academic Management and Doctoral Education

sfrischhol@constructor.university

Phone: +49 421 200 4338