TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITT DRESDEN AKADEMISCHES AUSLANDSAMT (INTERNATIONAL OFFICE)

INFORMATION FOR PHD APPLICANTS http://tu-dresden.de/internationales

Publisher: Rektor, Technische Universitt Dresden Editorial office: International Office Markus Rimmele, Falk Schleicher Published: 20.08.2007 print by: addprint AG Typeset by: N.N.

Dear Graduates, I am delighted that you are interested in pursuing a PhD at the Technische Universitt Dresden. We have gathered all the necessary information concerning the organisation and procedure of PhD studies at our University in this brochure, in order to assist you with your application. However, the most crucial contact when pursuing a PhD in Dresden is the professor who will supervise your project and whose specific area of research corresponds to your interests. You will find contact persons in this brochure. In addition, this brochure provides information about preliminary contact possibilities. Furthermore, once you arrive in Dresden you will find ready assistance from colleagues and the international academic community. We are always keen to attract young and talented academics, and we are looking forward to your application.

1. WHY GERMANY WHY DRESDEN?.....................................................................................5

1.1. Germany A Country in the Heart of Europe..........................................................................................5 1.1.1. Some Facts Worth Knowing..................................................................................................................5 1.1.2. The German University System.............................................................................................................5 1.2. Saxony Tradition and Innovation..........................................................................................................5 1.3. Dresden The Right Choice.....................................................................................................................6 1.3.1. Technische Universitt Dresden ..................................................................................................................6 . 1.3.2. Die Schsische Landes- und Universittsbibliothek (SLUB).......................................................................7 1.3.3. Das Studentenwerk (Office of Residential Life) - Non Academic Service..................................................7 1.3.4. High Quality of Living.................................................................................................................................8 1.3.5. Support Before and During Your Studies ....................................................................................................9 . 1.3.6. Language Courses........................................................................................................................................9 1.3.7. Exemplary Routes to Dresden....................................................................................................................10

2. CULTURAL FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME.....................................................................10 . 3. PHD: FROM IDEA TO ADMISSION......................................................................................11

3.1. Pre-conditions for a PhD Course in Germany........................................................................................11 3.1.1. The Relationship Between Postgraduate Student and Supervisor..............................................................11 3.1.2. Legal Framework.......................................................................................................................................11

4. FACULTIES AND CONTACT PERSONS..............................................................................12

4.1. Faculties..................................................................................................................................................12 4.2. Graduate Schools and Collaborative Research Centres .........................................................................14 . 4.3. Associated Institutes and Research Institutions......................................................................................17 4.4. Associations for Academic Research and Continued Education.............................................................17 4.4.1. Max Planck Institutes.................................................................................................................................17 4.4.2. Leibniz Association....................................................................................................................................17 4.4.3. Institutes and Research Establishments of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft....................................................18 4.5. Further Institutions and Partners...........................................................................................................19

5. APPLICATION PHASE AND ENROLMENT AT TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITT DRESDEN..............................................................................................................................................19

5.1. Application for Registration as a PhD Student at the Faculty as well as for Admission and Enrolment as PhD Student at the TU Dresden ......................................................................................................................19 . 5.1.1. Admission to the PhD List.........................................................................................................................20 5.1.2. Admission to a Study at the TUD...............................................................................................................20 5.1.3. Enrolment as a PhD Student.......................................................................................................................21 5.1.4. Semesterbeitrag?........................................................................................................................................21 5.2. Re-registration (Rckmeldung)..............................................................................................................22

6. FINANCING HOW MUCH DOES A PHD COURSE IN GERMANY COST? WHO WILL HELP?........................................................................................................................................23
6.1. Living and Studying in Dresden.............................................................................................................23 6.2. Information about Foundations and Stipends/Grants............................................................................23 6.3. Jobs - Job Opportunities.........................................................................................................................23

7. A SUCCESSFUL PHD - AND WHAT IS NEXT?.................................................................24 8. APPENDIX......................................................................................................................................25

8.1. Legal Framework...................................................................................................................................25 8.2. Faculty Statement...................................................................................................................................27 8.3. Glossary and Literature..........................................................................................................................28 8.3.1. Additional Literature and Links.................................................................................................................28 8.3.2. Glossary .....................................................................................................................................................29 . 8.4. Survey of the Number of International PhDs (WS 2006/07)...................................................................30

1. Why Germany Why Dresden?

1.1. Germany A Country in the Heart of Europe 1.1.1. Some Facts Worth Knowing
Germany is a federal parliamentary democracy consisting of 16 Lnder (federal states). In Germany there are 82.5 million people in all, occupying a surface area of 357.031 km. That makes Germany a fairly densely populated country. 66% of all Germans are Christians (Catholics and Protestants), 3% are Muslims, and 0.1% Jews. The natural scenery of Germany shows an exciting diversity: from sweeping plains, two seas (North and Baltic seas), land low mountain ranges, down to the famous mountains of the Alps in the south. The natural seasons offering diverse natural vegetation and fauna are characterised by a predominantly pleasant and moderate climate. Standard time is Central European Time. Berlin is the capital of Germany and the seat of the Bundestag (the Federal Parliament) and the Bundesregierung (the Federal Government). With its 3.39 million inhabitants of whom 13,3% are foreigners it is a lively neighbouring city of Dresden, with a prolific array of inviting choices, scientifically as well as culturally.

1.1.2. The German University System

As science and research are deeply embedded in German society, one can look back on a university tradition that has grown over the centuries. The German university system comprises universities, colleges, polytechnics, and art colleges. Currently there are about 350 universities, polytechnics and colleges in Germany, with an enrolment of approximately two million students. A wide spectrum of major subjects and courses allows anyone who is interested to realise their plans and to find a place at a German university, college or polytechnic. The academic year is divided into a summer and a winter semester. In Germany, education is a matter for the individual Lnder (states), which means that, in essence, each state can come to independent decisions concerning its universities, colleges and polytechnics.

1.2. Saxony Tradition and Innovation

Saxony borders on Poland, the Czech Republic and the German federal states of Bayern (Bavaria), Thringen (Thuringia), Sachsen-Anhalt, and Brandenburg. In an area of 18,414.82 km Saxony has approximately 4.3 million inhabitants. Dresden is the capital of Saxony.

The region is characterised by a close-knitted symbiosis between culture, science, and economic activity. During the past few centuries Saxony has developed into a densely populated German centre of culture and science. Apart from four universities and 24 colleges of higher education, Saxony possesses quite a few independent research institutions and facilities. To name just a few of the most illustrious institutes: the Gottfried-Wilhelm- Leibnitz-Institute, the Fraunhofer-Institute, and the MaxPlanck-Institute. Focal points of research are micro-electronics and nanotechnology, mechanical engineering, the science of materials, biotechnology, neuroscience, medical technology and environmental research. Silicon Saxony and Bio Saxony have grown to be hallmarks of the Land. Major investors like AMD worth c. 6.6 billion EUR., providing 8,000 jobs, directly or indirectly, or Infineon/ Qimonda worth c.3 billion EUR and approximately 5,500 jobs, go to show that the soft location factors are able to convince companies from all over the world to branch out to Dresden and its surrounding regions. The regions position as a leader in technological innovation is substantially influenced by the productive and sophisticated university and research facilities of Saxony, which also offers a well-qualified workforce. The ever increasing transfer of technology between university and industry is a major location advantage of Saxony. The varied natural scenery of Saxony, ranging from flatland, to hilly countryside, to low mountain ranges, between the Erzgebirge and Saxony Switzerland, offer a wide variety of worthwhile activities all year round. Apart from hiking and biking on an extended network of roads, there are unique opportunities for rock-climbing and hiking in one of the most beautiful national parks of Germany, the national park Saxony Switzerland. There is also a splendid array of castles and palaces, perfectly in harmony with the geographical setting. On a cultural level, numerous theatres, museums and opera-houses (e.g. the world famous Semper Opera house), cinemas, as well as a very diverse culinary scene await their guests and visitors. The modern history of Saxony is characterised by upheavals. The Free State of Saxony was founded in 1918 as a consequence of the dissolution of the Kingdom of Saxony. It existed until 1945, when Saxony became part of the Soviet Occupation Zone. During the period of the German Democratic Republic the old territorial boundaries of Saxony were changed; there was a new subdivision in municipalities and districts. After the dissolution of the German Democratic Republic in 1990, the Free State of Saxony re-emerged as one of the federal states of Germany.

1.3. Dresden The Right Choice

A survey of the advantages of studying in Dresden may be found at the following address: http://www.study-dresden.com/ 1.3.1. Technische Universitt Dresden The TU Dresden enjoys an excellent international reputation and guarantees training of the highest standard and quality. State of the art technical equipment and the ultra-modern state and university library of Saxony, the Schsische Landesbibliothek - Staats- und 6

Universittsbibliothek Dresden (SLUB), with its extended collections of printed and digital media, significantly contribute to a productive and comfortable study environment. Of course, since the Bologna-Process, it is possible to complete your studies in Dresden with a Europeanwide accepted degree with a Bachelors or Masters. Several majors still have the traditional Diplom-degrees as well. An up-to-date survey is to be found under: http://tudresden.de/studium/angebot

Technische Universitt Dresden - one of the oldest technical universities of Germany -has a rich tradition. The central university campus, as well as the enormous university clinical complex, plays a major role in characterising the city of Dresden. Founded in 1828 as a technical institute of education, the status of technical college of higher education was conferred in 1890. Since 1961, it has had the status of technical university. In the years after 1990, the traditional scientific fields of Physics and Engineering were supplemented with new departments in the fields of the Humanities and Social Sciences, Economics, and Medicine. At this point in time, the TUD covers a spectrum of research and training that is hard to match in its breadth and diversity. In addition to the longstanding close contacts with universities in Central- and Eastern Europe, intensive ties with Western European and American institutes have been established since 1990, with focal points being the mobility of students and teachers, and cooperation in research. Currently around 35,000 students are enrolled at the TU Dresden, of which over 3,600 students hail from more than 100 different countries. 1.3.2. University Library - Die Schsische Landes- und Universittsbibliothek (SLUB) The Schsische Landesbibliothek - Staats- und Universittsbibliothek Dresden (SLUB), the state and university library, with its more than eight million media constituting the largest centre of scientific literature and information in Saxony, provides user services at the highest level. Complete information about all of this can be found under: www.slub-dresden.de or www.tu-dresden.de/slub 1.3.3. Das Studentenwerk (Office of Residential Life) - Non Academic Service As a university city, Dresden possesses numerous advantages, especially for international students. The Service rund ums Studium (comprehensive non-academic service) of the Studentenwerk Dresden is very well equipped and offers a wide variety of student orientation services. The Studentenwerk Dresden is a modern service office with a social obligation towards students in areas such as accommodation (in a university hall of residence), catering, and propagation of cultural activities as well as counselling of a social, psychological and legal nature. Together with the notification of admission to a place of study, you will receive an application form for a place at a university hall of residence. That form serves as a reservation (albeit limited in time) for a place in a hall of residence. Upon arrival in Dresden, you will sign a lease with the Studentenwerk, and after paying a deposit, you can move into your room in the residence hall immediately. The application form can be downloaded under: www.studentenwerk-dresden.de 7

For long-term renting, one can find additional opportunities for accommodation at the following homepages: www.woba.de www.wohntippdresden.de/ www.mitwohnzentrale.de www.wg-gesucht.de www.studenten-wg.de For short-term stays: www.hostelworld.com The university cafeterias of the Studentenwerk Dresden offer hot meals on a daily basis at moderate prices. There are also a large variety of snacks. The student cafeterias are evenly spread out so that there is always one in your vicinity. Regular international specialty weeks allow for international dishes.

1.3.4. High Quality of Living

Internationally acclaimed sights, good training and education possibilities and good medical care, all that and, not least the charming region around Dresden, make this city one of the most attractive in Germany. The cooperation between AMD, Infineon, and the TU Dresden has led to the Advanced Mask Technology Centre, with an invested sum of approximately 130 million EUR and about 150 new jobs. Apart from a very good academic framework, Dresden offers a high degree of art, architecture, culture, and recreational facilities and opportunities. Dresden, the capital of Saxony, with its 500,000 citizens, is a major city with a multitude of tourist attractions and sights. Dresden is an excellent vantage point to get to know Central Europe in all its diversity. Berlin and Prague for instance are within an easy two hour reach. The Grne Gewlbe (Green Vault), arguably the most beautiful of Dresdens attractions, is one of the richest treasure rooms of Europe, renowned all over the world. It is situated in the Dresdner Residenzschloss (castle) exhibiting the splendid art collections of the Wettiner Princes in a unique way. Yet, the young face of Dresden is also worth exploring: the VW car plant made of glass or the Dresdner Neustadt, a booming city district - where it's all happening is studded with pubs, cafs, small businesses and galleries. Numerous parks and open spaces enhance the beauty of the city and offer an open invitation for relaxation, sport or strolling. The same goes for the Dresdner Elbtal (Elbe river valley) - part of the Unesco World Cultural Heritage, Swiss Saxony, with its bizarrely shaped rock formations, and the Erzgebirge mountain range. The Saxon hillvineyards, are a proliferation of palaces, castles, strongholds, and parks. In addition, Saxony is home to the medieval cities of Leipzig, Meien, Freiberg, and Grlitz. In a city-ranking by the financial magazine Capital, Dresden emerged as the strongest eastern German city with the best economic prospects. Factors like rate of employment, economic growth, number of citizens and consumer spending power were all taken into consideration [http://www.capital.de/div/100005577.html].

1.3.5. Support, Before and During Your Studies A useful resource for support and help before coming to Dresden is the Link-PartnerProgramm of the TU Dresden [www.linkpartnerprogramm.de]. The Family and International Friends Programmes [http://fif.studentenwerk-dresden.de/] of the Office of Residential Life Studentenwerk provides you with the opportunity to meet German families. With them you will have the chance to exchange cultural and linguistic experiences. Student and non-student initiatives offer useful information and the chance to make contacts. Here is a list of associations and initiatives which actively participate in the cultural life in Dresden: Tschechisches Zentrum (Czech Centre) Goethe Institut Auslnderrat Dresden (Association of Foreigners) Afropa Osteuropa-Institut (East-European Institute) Faranto Asociacin Cultural Iberoamericana Universittssportzentrum (University Sports Centre) Sportvereine in Dresden (sport clubs in Dresden) Musikvereine in Dresden (music associations in Dresden) The webpage http://www.study-dresden.com/wiki/Vereine_und_Initiativen provides a detailed overview of communities, sport clubs, and cultural associations active in the area in and around Dresden. Concerning information about church and community activities, you may consult the following websites: www.elydia.de, www.infozentrum-dresden.de, and www.bistum-dresden-meissen.de 1.3.6. Language Courses There is a wide variety of language courses offered in Dresden. For PhD students in particular, the following courses might be of interest: 1. English for academic purposes gradual integration into the European academic system, tutorial in literature research (classes will be held once a week) 2. English for science and technology, oral business communication (classes will be held once a week) 3. German for academic purposes tutorial in academic research Information on German courses for advanced learners can be found at www.deutsch-uni.com For additional language courses please consult the websites of language schools, cultural centres and the respective departments at university. The Goethe Institute (GI) offers German courses in 16 institutes in Germany and 127 cultural centres in 76 countries. www.goethe-institut.de Additional links concerning language courses can be found at http://sprachausbildung.tudresden.de Faculty of German as a Foreign Language at TU Dresden http://www.tu-dresden.de/sulifg/daf/home.htm Technische Universitt Dresden Institute of Advanced Studies GmbH www.tudias.de Goethe-Institut Dresden www.goethe.de/dresden Inlingua-Sprachschule Dresden http://www.inlingua-dresden.de/ Volkshochschule Dresden http://www.vhs-dresden.de 9

Survival German: www.interdeutsch.de/eng/survival.html http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=42912 www.learn-german-language-software.com Most German universities offer a variety of summer courses or summer universities. In these courses students have the opportunity to study German and learn more about German culture http://tu-dresden.de/internationales/sommerkurse www.sommerkurse-in-deutschland.de Students who are interested in German language courses may also consult the extensive database of the Association of German as a Foreign Language http://www.fadaf.de/de/daf_angebote/sprachkursangebote/ 1.3.7. Exemplary Routes to Dresden Janna L. (Russia) studied material science in Freiberg (Saxony) and Moscow. After having been awarded her degree, she acquired information about the possibilities in post-graduate studies. In an internet advertisement she found a postgraduate position at the TU Dresden in the field of material technology. She applied for that position and was admitted by the PhD committee as a postgraduate student. Roselina R. (India) studied in the field of earthquake-research in India. In 2005, during a seminar of the CIPSEM (Centre for International Postgraduate Studies of Environmental Management (CIPSEM) [http://www.tu-dresden.de/cipsem/]) she was introduced to professor Elmar Csaplovics of the Institut fr Photogrammetrie und Fernerkundung of the TU of Dresden. He accepted her as a PhD at the TUD in the field of earthquake-research. In September 2006 Roselina subsequently started her postgraduate study at the TUD. Afa M. (Aserbaidschan) already received a PhD in her home-country before starting postgraduate studies at the TUD. She was also invited by Professor Elmar Csaplovics, during that CIPSEM-seminar in 2005 to start a postgraduate study in Dresden. Since September 2006 she has studied at the Institut fr Photogrammetrie und Fernerkundung. Anna K. (Czech Republic) was a participant of a supplementary course in polymer-chemistry, supported by IUPAC and UNESCO. There she met international scientists in her field of study, working at the TUD. They informed her about the possibilities of postgraduate study in the field of polymer-chemistry. Subsequently, Anna applied for a place in Dresden. Her plan for a PhD was accepted by the Institute of Polymerchemistry and Anna K. started her postgraduate study in September 2006.

2. Cultural Framework Programme

The Akademisches Auslandsamt of the TU Dresden offers all PhD students a versatile cultural programme, enabling them to unwind with their fellow-students and experience Dresden and Germany in a relaxed and easy atmosphere. The programme, including a trip to Berlin, a guided city tour, and a visit to an exhibition or a ballet performance, is put together before the start of every new term: [www.tu-dresden.de/internationales/kultur_veranstaltungen]

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3. PhD: From Idea to Admission

3.1. Prerequisites for a PhD Course in Germany
As a rule, it is a prerequisite for admission to postgraduate studies to have achieved a university degree with excellent results in the field of study one applies for. Some PhD regulations (Promotionsordnungen) allow for the possibility that especially qualified persons with a Bachelors degree can be admitted under certain conditions. There is no binding federal regulation in this matter, because the PhD regulations are stipulated by the university faculties in question. Below, the relationship between a postgraduate student and his supervisor are elucidated, as well as more general aspects that postgraduate students at a German university should be attentive to. 3.1.1. The Relationship Between Postgraduate Student and Supervisor In accordance with a directive issued at the last conference of the Ministers of Education and the Arts of the federal German states, the relationship between postgraduate students and their supervisors is to remain one that is based on a personal footing. In order to achieve a PhD, the postgraduate student (Doktorand) writes a substantial academic work (Doktorarbeit, Dissertation) under the supervision of a professor or lecturer (Doktorvater/mutter). If this thesis meets the required standards, a PhD student has to pass an oral examination (Rigorosum) and receives a doctorate Dr.rer.nat., Dr.ing., Dr.phil., Dr.med., Dr.jur. etc., depending on the faculty and or field of study - (see. 2.3: PhD regulations). It is also possible to gain a doctorate through courses, as is customary at Anglo-American and Commonwealth universities, via postgraduate courses (see 3.2.,). Since the process of writing a PhD thesis is highly dependent on the cooperation between supervisor and postgraduate student, there are marked variations in the proceedings. Participation in various courses (seminars, colloquia) is subject to discussion with the supervisor. In the field of natural sciences, one should bear in mind that due to the dependence on highly sophisticated technical equipment, the achievement of a doctorate can easily take up to six years. The following stipulations and details are valid, irrespective of the individual colleges of higher education in Germany [see Homepage: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/forschung/promotion/04670.de.html] In order to be awarded a PhD in Germany the student is required to: 1. establish contact with a university or college professor or lecturer 2. reach an agreement as to a theme for a thesis in progress 3. obtain the acceptance and acknowledgement of the supervision by the professor or lecturer 3.1.2. Legal Framework See Chapter 8.3. Please note that the translated version of the respective legal texts is not obliging. For legal certainty consult the German version of these laws and regulations. 11

4. Faculties and Contact Persons

In order to find information about current positions for PhD students at the TU Dresden, we advise you to start your search on the homepages: http://verw.tu-dresden.de/StellAus/ http://tu-dresden.de/forschung/forschungsinformationssystem http://www.tu-dresden.de/sfb609/ausschreibung.html Additional information on PhD opportunities is listed at:

www.hochschulkompass.de www.forschungsportal.net

It is important to know that there is no central agency or institution for the selection and admission of PhD applicants. The respective faculties themselves choose their PhD students. The PhD supervisor will play an important role in the selection of PhD students. There are many options to find a PhD supervisor: Perhaps you already have a supervisor in mind that will support you and your project. This could be a scholar who has published academic work in your field of interest or a professor whom you met at a conference. On the homepage of the respective university, you will find information on contacts and persons to whom you may address yourself directly. If this is not the case, you may search the internet and look for the dean of the respective department at the university The office of the dean will provide you with information on PhD programmes. We recommend you prepare your application for a PhD candidacy according to the suggestions in chapter 4.

4.1. Faculties/Departments
Please contact the respective PhD-programme coordinators (Promotionsbeauftragte) of the departments or institutes in case you have questions concerning organizational matters. Information on projects and research will be provided by the Information Centre of the TU Dresden [http://tu-dresden.de/studium/beratung/studienfachberatung] The respective contact persons at the faculties will be listed below: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences: Department of Mathematics www.tu-dresden.de/mathematik Vice dean: Prof. Dr. Wei prodekan@math.tu-dresden.de PhD coordinator: Ms. Franz Department of Physics www.physik.tu-dresden.de 12

PhD coordinator: Ms. Teinert teinert@physik.tu-dresden.de Department of Chemistry www.chm.tu-dresden.de Vice dean: Herr Prof. Dr. van Pe Prodekanat@chemie.tu-dresden.de PhD coordinator: Ms. Jnsch bettina.jaensch@chemie.tu-dresden.de Department of Psychology www.psylux.psych.tu-dresden.de Vice dean: Herr Prof. Dr. Goschke prodekan@psychologie.tu-dresden.de PhD coordinator: Ms. Kepper kepper@psychologie.tu-dresden.de Department of Biology www.biologie.tu-dresden.de Vice dean: Herr Prof. Dr. C. Neinhuis biologie@rcs.urz.tu-dresden.de PhD coordinator: Ms. C. Grumbach [pa.bio@ rcs.urz.tu-dresden.de] Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: Philosophy http://tu-dresden.de/die_tu_dresden/fakultaeten/philosophische_fakultaet/ Dean: Herr Prof. Dr. Schwarke dekan-phf@mailbox.tu-dresden.de PhD coordinator: Ms. Dr. Ziem claudia.ziem@mailbox.tu-dresden.de Chair of the PhD committee Prof. Dr. Klein studiendekan-phf@mailbox.tu-dresden.de (http://tu-dresden.de/die_tu_dresden/fakultaeten/philosophische_fakultaet) Among the institutes of the Faculty of Philosophy are only institutes of the humanities such as: Catholic Theology http://tu-dresden.de/die_tu_dresden/fakultaeten/philosophische_fakultaet/ikt Protestant Theology http://tu-dresden.de/die_tu_dresden/fakultaeten/philosophische_fakultaet/iet History http://tu-dresden.de/die_tu_dresden/fakultaeten/philosophische_fakultaet/ig Arts and Musicology www.tu-dresden.de/phfikm/kumuwi.html Political Science http://tu-dresden.de/die_tu_dresden/fakultaeten/philosophische_fakultaet/ifpw Sociology http://tu-dresden.de/die_tu_dresden/fakultaeten/philosophische_fakultaet/is Communication Science http://tu-dresden.de/die_tu_dresden/fakultaeten/philosophische_fakultaet/ikw Faculty of Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies www.tu-dresden.de/slk/ Office of the dean: dek-slk@mailbox-tu-dresden.de Faculty of Education Science http://tudresden.de/die_tu_dresden/fakultaeten/philosophische_fakultaet_erziehungswissenschaften/ Office of the dean: dekanat-ew@mailbox.tu-dresden.de Faculty of Law http://tu-dresden.de/die_tu_dresden/fakultaeten/juristische_fakultaet Office of the dean: dekan@jura.tu-dresden.de 13

Faculty of Business Management and Economics www.tu-dresden.de/wiwi/ Office of the dean: dekawiwi@rcs.urz.tu-dresden.de Faculty of Computer Science www.inf.tu-dresden.de PhD coordinator: Ms. Malowa [galina.malowa@tu-dresden.de] Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology www.et.tu-dresden.de PhD coordinator: Ms. Wermuth [wermuth@iee.et.tu-dresden.de] Faculty of Mechanical Engineering www.tu-dresden.de/mw/mw.html PhD office: Ms. Friedrich [Jutta.Friedrich@tu-dresden.de] Faculty of Civil Engineering www.tu-dresden.de/biw/ Office of the dean: [dekanat.biw@mailbox.tu-dresden.de] PhD coordinator: Ms. Hentschke Faculty of Architecture www.arch.tu-dresden.de/fakArch/website/home.htm Office of the dean: [dekanat.architektur@mailbox.tu-dresden.de] Faculty of Transportation and Traffic Sciences Friedrich List www.verkehrswissenschaften.org PhD coordinator: Ms. Woditschka [Ines.Woditschka@tu-dresden.de] Faculty of Forest, Geo and Hydro Sciences www.tu-dresden.de/fgh/ Forest Science [fachri@forst.tu-dresden.de] Geo Science [doris.salomon@mailbox.tu-dresden.de] Hydro Science [Karin.Luckner@mailbox.tu-dresden.de] Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus www.tu-dresden.de/medf/cgc.htm branch of the International Office of TU Dresden: coordinator of academic applications Ms. Steinert [Gabriele.Steinert@tu-dresden.de] PhD coordinator: Dr. Jnchen [jaench-m@rcs.urz.tu-dresden.de]

4.2. Graduate Schools and Collaborative Research Centres

Many professors are involved in Collaborative Research Centres, research associations, research projects and graduation schools. If you are trying to find a project, we recommend you consult the following research institutions as well. International Graduate School for Biomedicine and Bioengineering (DIGS-BB) - International PhD Program for Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology 14

- International MD/ PhD Program for Regenerative Medicine - International PhD Program for Nanobiotechnology, Biophysics and Bioengineering Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. rer. nat habil. Gerhard Roedel Coordinator: Dr. Knepper http://www.digs-bb.de

International Post Graduate Programme 625 Institutionelle Ordnungen, Schrift u. Symbole Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Gert Schwerhoff, Faculaty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Institute for History, florent.cygler@mailbox.tudresden.de www.tu-dresden.de/egk/ Gerd.Schwerhoff@mailbox.tu-dresden.de Post Graduate Programme Hochleistungsbauteilkhlung Spokesperson: Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Achim Dittmann Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute for Thermodynamics and Technical Installation of Buildings www.cooling.tu-dresden.de dittrich@thermo.tu-dresden.de Financed by the FORON foundation Post-Graduate Programme Lebenslanges Lernen Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Frank Nestmann Faculty of Education Sciences, Institute for Social Education and Social Work www.tu-dresden.de/kollegLLL/frame_left.htm Frank.Nestmann@mailbox.tu-dresden.de Finanzierung durch die Hans-Bckler-Stiftung Collaborative Research Centre 287 (Sonderforschungsbereich 287) Reactive Polymers in Inhomogeneous Systems, in Melts, and at Interfaces Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Hans-Jrgen P. Adler Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute for Macromolecular and Textile Chemistry www.chm.tu-dresden.de/sfb/ Hans-Juergen.Adler@chemie.tu-dresden.de Collaborative Research Centre 463 (Sonderforschungsbereich 463) Seltenerdbergangsmetallverbindungen: Struktur, Magnetismus und Transport Spokesperson: Dr. rer. nat. habil. Prof. Clemens Laubschat Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute for Solid State Physics www.physik.tu-dresden.de/sfb463/ laubschat@physik.tu-dresden.de Collaborative Research Centre 528 (Sonderforschungsbereich 528) Textile Reinforcement for Structural Strengthening and Repair Spokesperson: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Manfred Curbach Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute for Building Construction www.sfb528.tu-dresden.de Manfred.Curbach@mailbox.tu-dresden.de Collaborative Research Group 537 (Sonderforschungsbereich 537) Institutionalitt und Geschichtlichkeit Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Gert Melville Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Institute for History; BZW/A530 www.rcsww.urz.tu-dresden.de/~sfb537/ melville@rcs.urz.tu-dresden.de 15

Collaborative Research Centre 609 (Sonderforschungsbereich 609) Elektromagnetische Strmungsbeeinflussung in Metallurgie, Kristallzchtung und Elektrochemie Spokesperson: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Roger Grundmann Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute for Aerospace Engineering www.tu-dresden.de/mw/ilr/sfb609/ grundman@tfd.mw.tu-dresden.de DFG Collaborative Research Centre 639 (Sonderforschungsbereich 639) Textilereinforced composite components for function-integrating multi-material design in complex lightweight applications Spokesperson: Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Werner Hufenbach, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute for Light-Weight Structures and Polymer Technology www.tu-dresden.de/sfb639/ sfb639@ilk.mw.tu-dresden.de Collaborative Research Centre 655 Sonderforschungsbereich 655) Cells into tissues: Stem cell and progenitor commitment and interactions during tissue formation Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. med. Gerhard Ehninger, Med. Fak., Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik I [gerhard.ehninger@uniklinikum-dresden.de] Collaborative Research Centre (Sonderforschungsbereich) / Transregio 13 (Regensburg/Dresden/Heidelberg) Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. med. habil. Ruth H. Strasser, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus http://www.sfb655.de DFG Research Group 520 Ferroic Functional Elements: Physical Fundamentals and Concepts Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Lukas Eng, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute for Applied Physics www.iapp.de eng@iapp.de DFG Priority Programme 1104 (Sonderforschungsbereich 104) Colloidal Magnetic Fluids: Basics, Development and Application of New Ferrofluids Coordinator: Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Stefan Odenbach, [Stefan.Odenbach@tu-dresden.de] Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute for Fluid Power and Motion Control http://www.zarm.uni-bremen.de/dfg-priorityprogramme.html DFG Priority Programme 1123 Textile composite design and manufacturing technologies of lightweight structures for mechanical engineering and vehicle engineering Coordinator: Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Werner Hufenbach, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute for Light-Weight Structures and Polymer Technology www.tu-dresden.de/mw/ilk/spp1123/ ilk@ilk.mw.tu-dresden.de DFG Priority Programme 1142 Institutional Design of Federal Systems: Theory and Empirical Evidence Coordinators: Prof. Dr. Jrgen von Hagen, Universitt Bonn [www.zei.de/foederalismus/] Prof. Dr. habil. Helmut Seitz [helmut.seitz@mailbox.tu-dresden.de] Faculty of Business Management and Economics, Chair for Economics Research Association Public Health Sachsen e. V. Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. med. Dr. med. dent Wilhelm Kirch, [wilhelm.kirch@tu-dresden.de] [Public.Health@mailbox.tu-dresden.de] Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus [www.public-health.tu-dresden.de] 16

4.3. Associated Institutes and Research Institutions

Associated research institutions provide opportunities for research, since TU scholars are often working simultaneously with their associated institutes at the TUD. Associated institutes of TUD: Dendro Institute Tharandt at the Dresden University of Technology (DIT) (Institut fr Dendrochronologie, Baumpflege und Gehlzmanagement Tharandt e.V.) [www.dendro-institut.de] European Institute for Postgraduate Education at the Dresden University of Technology (EIPOS) [www.eipos.de] Hannah Arendt Institute for the Research on Totalitarianism at the Technical University of Dresden (HAIT) [www.tu-dresden.de/hait] Institute for Regional Innovation and Social research - IRIS e.V. Media Culture Centre (MKZ) [www.medienkulturzentrum.de] Structure and Materials Mechanics Research Institute at the Dresden University of Technology (SWM) [www.ima-dresden.de] Institute for Music Instrument Construction (VFMI) Zwota [www.ifm-zwota.de]

4.4. Associations for Academic Research and Continued Education

4.4.1. Max Planck Institutes Max Planck Society [www.mpg.de] Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids (MPI-CPfS) [www.cpfs.mpg.de] Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) [www.mpi-cbg.de] PhD coordinator: Dr. Knepper-Nicolai [knepper@mpi-cbg.de], Ms. Marschner [huebsche@mpi-cbg.de] Max Planck Institute for Physics of Complex Systems (MPI-PKS) [www.mpipks-dresden.mpg.de] 4.4.2. Leibniz Association [www.wgl.de] 17

Research centre Forschungszentrum Rossendorf e.V. [www.fz-rossendorf.de] Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research Dresden (IPF) [www.ipfdd.de] Leibniz Institute of Ecological and Regional Development Dresden (IR) [www.ioer.de/] Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research, Dresden (IFW) [www.ifw-dresden.de] 4.4.3. Institutes and Research Establishments of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Approximately 700 million EUR have been invested in the Fraunhofer institutes and research establishments in Dresden [www.fraunhofer.de] Institutes: Fh-Anwendungszentrum fr Verarbeitungsmaschinen und Verpackungstechnik (AVV) des Fh-Instituts fr Verfahrenstechnik und Verpackung IVV Nanoelectronic Technologies CNT [info@cnt.fraunhofer.de] Electron and Plasma Technology (FEP), Dresden [www.fep.fraunhofer.de] Manufacturing Engineering and Applied Materials Research Branch Lab Powder Metallurgy and Composite Materials in Dresden (IFAM) [www.epw.ifam.fgh.de/] Integrated Circuits Design Automation Branch of the Institute (IIS), Erlangen, Dresden Division Design Automation (EAS) [www.eas.iis.fraunhofer.de] Photonic Microsystems (IPMS), Dresden [www.ipms.fraunhofer.de] Transport and Infrastructure Systems, Part of the Institute Fraunhofer IITB (IVI) [www.ivi.fraunhofer.de] Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU), Chemnitz, Dresden branch [www.iwu.fraunhofer.de, info@iwu.fraunhofer.de] Non-Destructive Testing, Dresden branch of the Institute (IZFP), Saarbrcken, Dresden branch Akustische Diagnose und Qualittssicherung (EADQ) [www.eadq.izfp.fraunhofer.de] 18

Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS), Dresden [www.ikts.fraunhofer.de] System and Innovation Research (ISI), Karlsruhe Research group Innovationskonomik (economic innovation) Freiberg (Sachsen) [http://www.isi.fraunhofer.de/] [www.wiwi.tu-freiberg.de/fosti/index.htm] Process Engineering and Packaging IVV in Freising, Dresden branch Fh-Anwendungszentrum fr Verarbeitungsmaschinen u. Verpackungstechnik (AVV) [www.ivv.fraunhofer.de] Material and Beam Technology (IWS), Dresden [www.iws.fraunhofer.de]

4.5. Further Institutions and Partners

DIU (Dresden International University GmbH) [www.dresden-international-university.com] GWT-TUD GmbH (Gesellschaft fr Wissens- und Technologietransfer der TU Dresden mbH) (Association for Knowledge- and Technology Transfer) http://www.GWTonline.de/ Additional institutions propagating science can be found in the personnel directory or the lecture timetable of the TU Dresden under Einrichtungen (institutions and facilities).

5.

Application Phase and Enrolment at Technische Universitt Dresden

To begin with, one should ascertain whether one's degree meets the formal pre-conditions for admission as a PhD student. In order to do that, see the homepage: www.anabin.de You can apply to enrol as a PhD student if you are able and willing to dedicate 50% of your regular working hours to your PhD thesis.

5.1. Application for Registration as a PhD Student at the Faculty as well as for Admission and Enrolment as PhD Student at the TU Dresden
When contacting the suggested supervisor, be sure to send the following information:

Synopsis of your research topic Specific information pertaining to the level of experience gained in your field of study Your curriculum vitae , with a list of your academic achievements

Should these particulars engender enough interest to allow your acceptance as a PhD student, you will be asked to write an extensive expos, outlining your research project. In some cases you will be required to pass written or oral tests. 19

Contact the PhD co-ordinator /the PhD programme office or the office of the dean of the respective department. There you will receive information and support in filling out the application forms. In addition, it will be checked whether your documents are complete. That accomplished, the PhD co-ordinator will send your application forms and documents to the PhD Committee of the faculty in question. Once you have received the consent of supervision, send the following documents to the respective PhD coordinator of the department (see chapter 3.): Description of your PhD project Your curriculum vitae Your Bewerbungsformular (Application Form for Admission to Studies) *) An authenticated copy of your secondary school degree, or your title to admission to a college or university (e.g. A- and O-levels, baccalaureate, Lise Diplomasi, Apolyterion, Maturitaet, High School diploma) Authenticated copy of all university diplomas, BA, BSc, MA, MSc Authenticated copy of your final grades obtained at your university (transcripts/ records) The completed form Stellungnahme der Fakultt zum Antrag auf Immatrikulation zum Promotionsstudium*1) (see Appendix)

*) The matriculation application and the Stellungnahme der Fakultt zum Antrag auf Immatrikulation zum Promotionsstudium (faculty statement) can be downloaded from the following address:

http://tu-dresden.de/internationales/auslstud/application/postgraduate_studies/doctorate/ In case your diplomas and certificates are not in German, English, Italian, French or Spanish, an authenticated translation is required alongside the authenticated copies. The supervising professor or lecturer will subsequently send your documents to the responsible PhD coordinator to be checked. If necessary, they be sent to the International Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt) in case it is necessary to check equivalent diplomas and certificates. In case you wish to apply for a postgraduate study at the Max-Planck-Institut, please note the following information: The forms, Antrag auf Immatrikulation and Stellungnahme der Fakultt zum Antrag auf ein Promotionsstudium must, together with all the necessary documents, be sent to the dean's office, where the PhD co-ordinator [see previous chapter] will ascertain whether your application documents are complete and correct, before sending them on to the appropriate authorities at the TUD. 5.1.1. Admission to the PhD List As a rule the decision about admission to the PhD List (Doktorandenliste) is made by the requisite department within a time-frame of two months. Admission to the PhD List is tantamount to admission to your postgraduate studies. Your application documents and forms will be sent to the International Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt) of the university (http://www.tu-dresden.de/aaa/) in case matriculation is desirable and possible. 5.1.2. Admission to the TUD The AAA (Akademisches Auslandsamt) of the TU Dresden grants admission by sending a notification of matriculation, the Zulassungsbescheid. 20

5.1.3. Enrolment as a PhD Student After receiving the notification of admission (Zulassungsbescheid), you are requested to go personally to the international office of the university and present the following documents:
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Your secondary school diploma or your proof of admission to a college or university (e.g. A- and O-levels, baccalaureate, Lise Diplomasi, Apolyterion, Maturitaet etc. original,
no copy)

All University degrees: BA, BSc, MA, MSc (original or notarized copy) Confirmation of proficiency or sufficient knowledge of the German language or the language in which the dissertation will be written. Confirmation of German health insurance, in case you are under 30 and will conclude your studies within five years. Confirmation of payment of the Semesterbeitrag to the account of the TUD (see below) In case your university degree was obtained in Germany, your ex-matriculation notification is requested. The notification of matriculation received from the AAA.

5.1.4. Semester Fee (Semesterbeitrag)? The Semesterbeitrag is not a university tuition fee as explained under 1.3.3 and under 5.1. At this point in time it amounts to about 160,60 EUR and consists of: public-transport ticket (approximately 100 EUR.), Studentenwerk contribution (approximately 55 EUR.), Studentenrat (student union) contribution (approximately 5 EUR.) To avoid complications, make sure you know the exact amount, before paying the Semesterbeitrag [http://tu-dresden.de/studium/organisation/rueckmeldung/] After arriving in Germany, please transfer the Semesterbeitrag to the account of the TU Dresden Empfnger (recipient): Hauptkasse Dresden Kreditinstitut: Ostschsische Sparkasse Dresden Kontonummer (account number): 315 582 500 5 Bankleitzahl (bank code number): 850 503 00 Verwendungszweck (purpose): 709502024608, Bewerbernummer (Application / registration number - as stated on your notification of admission) Einzahler: name of the student For a small fee, it is possible to pay the Semesterbeitrag in cash at the Ostschsische Sparkasse Dresden. Please submit the confirmation of payment of the Semesterbeitrag (statement of account or receipt) and all the original documents mentioned under 4.1.3. to the international office of the TUD (Akademisches Auslandsamt). Contact person: Markus Rimmele, [Markus.Rimmele@tu-dresden.de] Room 215 during office hours: Tuesday: 12:30pm - 18:00pm Thursday: 12:30pm - 15:30pm Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm 21

5.2. Re-registration (Rckmeldung)

For continued enrolment at the TUD, you are requested to register for each term. Registration is ensured automatically by transferring the Semesterbeitrag to the above-mentioned account of the TU Dresden. For payment, please use the payment slip which is included in the documents you will receive from the Akademisches Auslandsamt/Immatrikulationsamt upon completion of the registration procedure or the last re-registration respectively. Re-registration for Summer terms: January/February Re-registration for Winter terms: June/July The deadlines for re-registration are published on the university homepage: http://tu-dresden.de/studium/organisation/rueckmeldung and on the Semesterbogen (term sheet). Late registration results in a fine.

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6. Financing How much does a PhD course in Germany cost? Who will help?
6.1. Living and Studying in Dresden
It takes generally about 770 EUR a month to finance a study in Germany. In Dresden that sum is substantially lower than the federal average, namely 550 EUR. A fixed expenditure to be reckoned with is the Semesterbeitrag (summer term 2007: 137,60 EUR.), payable each term; this contribution is not for the benefit of the TUD but for the benefit of the students, through the Studentenwerk (Office of Residential Life) and the Studentenrat (student council). Enrolment follows after payment of the Semesterbeitrag, after which a student identification card and receipts are handed out. The Semesterbeitrag entails a public-transport ticket usable for all public transport facilities of Dresden and the district surrounding Dresden. For further information: www.studentenwerk-dresden.de

6.2. Information about Foundations and Scholarships/Grants

Information about ways to finance your PhD course can be found under: www.tu-dresden.de/forschung/forschungsfoerderung http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/02055.de.html For information about equal opportunity programmes for women, contact the equal rights coordinator [tu-dresden.de/die_tu_dresden/gremien_und_beauftragte/beauftragte/gleichstellung] and the PhD coordinator of the matriculation office. Important addresses are the Bll Stiftung [www.boell.de], the Humboldt Foundation [www.humboldt-foundation.de], and the Schsische Staatsministerium fr Wissenschaft und Kunst (Ministry of Science and Art) [www.smwk.de/elemente/dateien/FoerdRL_Wiedereinstiegsstipendien.pdf]

6.3. Jobs - Job Opportunities

Postgraduate students have easy access to so-called department mini-jobs. Other helpful vantage points when looking for a job: www.stav-dresden.de http://arbeitsagentur-dresden.de/

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7. A Successful PhD - What Next?

After successful completion of the PhD, the Career Guide of the TU Dresden is at your disposal [http://tu-dresden.de/studium/career/careerguide]. There you will find helpful information on careers job hunting. The Career Guide offers a wide-range of support in the area of job hunting. It ranges from workshops for acquiring important skills and additional qualifications, to information concerning specific professions, as well as trends in the employment market, and networking events like company-presentations.

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8.Appendix
8.1. Legal Framework
Please note that the translated versions of the respective legal texts are not binding. For legal certainty, consult the German originals of these laws and regulations. For Saxonys University Law (Hochschulgesetz im Freistaat Sachsen/SHG [www.revosax.sachsen.de]) and sample university regulations see the German texts. The most important legal ordinances governing the (limited) residence of non-German nationals in Germany are laid down in the Residence Act (Aufenthaltsgesetz) and in the work permit legislation. Several of the more important points are given below: 16 Residence Act: (1)Aliens may be issued with a (renewable) residence permit for educational purposes, that is to say, for the application to - and study at - a state or state-recognised institution or college of higher education or comparable educational establishment, including preparatory measures. The validity of the first issue of the residence permit for preparatory measures shall not exceed a time-frame of two years, renewable for another period of two years in case the residence purpose has not yet been achieved and can still be achieved within an appropriate time-frame. The timeframe for the application to a place of study shall not exceed nine months. (2)During the stay in Germany, in accordance with paragraph 1, there shall be, as a rule, no issue or extension of a residence permit for other purposes, with the exception of legal titles thereto. 9 does not apply. [see Pointer 1] (3) The residence permit entitles the recipient to the pursuit of gainful employment not exceeding 90 days or 180 half days per year, as well as the employment in student jobs. (4) After the successful completion of the studies, the residence permit may be extended for a period of up to one year for the purpose of finding an appropriate and suitable workplace insofar as foreign nationals are entitled to occupy said workplace in accordance with the stipulations in 18 till 21. 9 does not apply. (5) ... Application References Pertaining to 16 of the Residence Act 16.2.8 After a successful completion of the study period in Germany, an exception to the Regelversagungsgrund (when there is sufficient cause for a rule not to be applicable) of 16 paragraph 2, in deviation of number 16.2.4, is permitted, provided the general preconditions (5) are met, in which case the residence permit is renewed or extended, without previously leaving Germany, in the following situations: 16.2.8.2 in case of a doctorate, where the college or university certifies that the doctorate, failing another formal completion of the study, is to be seen as the usual completion of the education, or if the applicant received an assurance of admittance and the doctorate has scientific value, or when a doctorate in specific cases is usually additional to a previous completion, or when a doctorate substantially enhances the chances of appropriate employment of the foreign national in their country of origin. The total duration of the residence in Germany must not exceed a period of fifteen years, or

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16.2.8.3 in case of a further full time university course (Zweitstudium), whereby the German Foreign Office representative corroborates, that for the taking up of the envisioned profession in the country of origin, said second course is obligatory. Note 1: Foreign nationals who obtain a contract of employment at an academic institute with a workload of more than 50% of the regular weekly working hours, are encouraged to apply for a visa as a guest researcher/lecturer. As guest scientist, it is possible to work on a PhD on the side. A postgraduate student on the other hand can only except a 50%- contract of employment at a maximum, and can only change this status under the currently valid law governing aliens, by reentering Germany, entailing a substantial expenditure in finance and effort.

Beschftigungsverordnung (BeschV) 22. Nov. 2004 Work Permit Regulations 5 Science, Research, Development. A residence permit can be issued without requiring a work permit to (1) Scientific personnel of colleges or universities and research and training institutes [in: Deutsches Auslnderrecht, 20. Aufl., 2005, Beck, s.S. 156]

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8.2. Faculty Statement

Technische Universitt Dresden International Office 01062 Dresden
Statement of the faculty concerning application for matriculation to doctoral studies by prospective international students (* mark with a cross where applicable) registration number: (in case of a previous study at the TU Dresden) .................................... Personal Details : e-mail: ..................................... Name: ........................................ Date of birth: ..................................... First name: ................................... Birthplace: ......................................... Maiden name: ............................. Native country: ........................................ Address: Street: ...................................................................... Postal Code, City:............................................................. Details of Qualifications: * Diploma State Examination Master other degrees Completed at: .............................................. Major Field: ............................................................................. University: ................................................................................ Doctoral major applied for: ........................................... for the semester: * summer- / winter- 200.... / 200... . Major: ..................................................................... Major Department: ....................................................................... Lecturer: ............................................................ Explanations: 1. The details in my application are complete and correct. I understand that invalid details can lead to the exclusion from the doctoral studies programme. I am able and willing to dedicate 50% of my regular working hours to my PhD thesis. 2. I am aware of the fact that a doctoral student has to re-register every semester within the set time limit, as otherwise the matriculation comes to an end. 3. I will immediately inform you of any changes in my status. ................................................................................ Date, Signature of the Applicant Enclosed: - application of matriculation (for applicants of other universities) - authenticated copy of the degree or presentation of the original with a copy - A-levels (not authenticated) - ex - matriculation, in case you studied at another university during the previous semester Statement of the Department Agreement of supervising professor/lecturer: .......................................................................... Date, Signature (mark with a cross where applicable) 1. The applicant complies with the conditions for the admission to the doctoral studies. 2. The applicant writes a doctoral thesis under the supervision of a designated lecturer. The admission to the doctoral studies by the faculty is not yet finalised, because the application of the candidates is submitted, when it is obvious that the dissertation will be successful. The applicant should still be matriculated whilst writing the dissertation for the doctorate. 3. The dissertation has to be written in the following languages: a) German b) English c) other ...................................................................... 4. The application is not approved by the faculty, because the conditions for a doctorate are not met. .......................................................... Date, Signature of the Dean

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8.3. Glossary and Literature

8.3.1. Additional Literature and Links The homepage of the DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) provides useful information concerning PhD studies in Germany. http://www.daad.de/deutschland/forschung/promotion/

Publications1: Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, Promotion. Die Internationale Hochschule. Ein Handbuch fr Politik und Praxis, Band 3. Bielefeld, 2004. Enders, Jrgen und Lutz Bornmann, Karriere mit Doktortitel? Ausbildung, Berufsverlauf und Berufserfolg von Promovierten. Frankfurt a. M., 2001. Knigge-Illner, Helga, Der Weg zum Doktortitel. Strategien fr die erfolgreiche Promotion. Frankfurt a. M., 2002. Mnch, Ingo von, Promotion. 2. Auflage, Tbingen, 2003. Mller, Rainer A. (Hrsg.), Promotionszeremoniell und finanzierung. Kln, 2004. Schwinges, Rainer Christoph (Hrsg.). Humboldt International. Der Export des deutschen Universittsmodells im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert. Verffentlichungen der Gesellschaft fr Universitts- und Wissenschaftsgeschichte, Band 3. Basel, 2001. Stock, Steffen et. al. Erfolgreich Promovieren. Ein Ratgeber von Promovierten fr Promovierende. Berlin, 2006. Wollgast, Siegfried, Zur Geschichte des Promotionswesens in Deutschland. Bergisch-Gladbach, 2001.

http://www.daad.de/deutschland/forschung/promotion/04674.de.html

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8.3.2. Glossary ) Promovierender - PhD student A person who has taken up a PhD study in order to achieve a doctorate. Other German names would be: Doktorand, Promovend or Promotionsstudent. Promotion (Promotionsverfahren) -PhD or doctorate (PhD procedure) signifies the procedure leading to the achievement of a doctorate, that ist to say the writing of a dissertation or PhD thesis (Doktorarbeit), the oral examination and the publication of the dissertation. Promotionsausschuss (Prfungsausschuss, Promotionskommission) decides on the admission to a PhD programme and, as a rule, makes a decision on how a PhD committee will conduct examinations. Betreuer (Promotionsbetreuer, Doktorvater) Supervising professor who is habilitated, a professor or junior professor with the right to confer a PhD. Often the supervising professor is also the person giving an expert opinion on the finished dissertation Dissertation (Doktorarbeit, Promotions- oder Dissertationsschrift) Dissertation, a thesis or written body of work handed in by the PhD student to the PhD committee. Mndliche Prfung (Doktorprfung) Oral examination taken after the dissertation has been accepted. Other German names would be: Fachprfung, Kolloquium Rigorosum or Disputation. _________________________ ) Stock, Steffen et. Al. Erfolgreich Promovieren. Ein Ratgeber von Promovierten fr Promovierende, Berlin, 2006.

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8.4. Survey of the Number of International PhDs (WS 2006/07)

Mathematics and Natural Sciences Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics Department of Philosophy Linguistics and Literature Educational Science Law Economics Computer Science Electronics Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Architecture Transport / Communication Science Forestry, Geo- and Hydro Sciences Department of Medicine

174 73 46 4 49 20 12 15 7 7 16 29 50 13 7 9 43 38

The numbers mentioned above only take into consideration departments with more than three PhD students, and those PhD students who were enrolled as of 1st of December 2006. However, the table can be seen as a general indicator of the chances of admission acceptance for international PhD students in the various departments and institutes of the TU Dresden. As a rule, PhD students who accept full employment in their respective department usually pursue their PhD objective without being enrolled. These students are not included in the above statistics.

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