The GSPoL strongly encourages all international PhD candidates interested in pursuing a PhD 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 GS PoL's curriculum, 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.
Enrollment
After your succesful application, you will need to enrol at the Office of Student Affairs of the University of Münster.
Legal Matters
Bevor arriving in Germany, you should check on entry and stay regulations, as well as employment regulations that apply to you as foreign PhD students. Please find further information here:
Office for Migration and Integration
Living in Münster
The University of Münster offers various services for international students:
Die Brücke (contact point for international students)
The International Students' Union of the University of Muenster (ASV)