Doctorates and postdoctoral theses
If you have any questions, please contact Dr.-Ing. Bettina Ketzmerick.
- Phone: 0355 69 4217
- E-mail: fakultaet3+forschung(at)b-tu.de
- Location: Central Campus, Teaching Building 3A, Room 311
Aim of the doctorate
The main objective of the doctorate is to prove independent scientific research activity for the increase of known knowledge. After scientific work on a research topic within approximately four to five years, successful completion of the final examination and publication of the doctoral thesis, the doctoral candidate is awarded the doctoral degree.
Purpose of the habilitation
The habilitation serves as proof of the ability to independently represent a scientific subject or field in research and teaching at universities (teaching qualification).Through the habilitation, the applicant attains the academic degree of a habilitated doctor.