International Programmes 2026/2027

PhD Oral Sciences PhD Oral Sciences

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München • München

Degree
PhD
Course location
München
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

Courses are mostly held in English.

Programme duration
6 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application periods

Application via application tool
Please check the website: https://www.med.lmu.de/en/doctorate/from-a-to-z-your-guide-to-your-degree/ph.d.-medical-research/core-areas-and-research-training-groups/oral-science-ph.d.-core-area/.

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The PhD programme in Oral Sciences is an interdisciplinary programme promoting research activities in oral health related issues, especially suited for young scientists planning a career at a university or dental research centre. The programme is open to students of any nationality with an appropriate background (medical degrees, life sciences), who share our interest and involvement in oral health related research.

Additional support is offered by the GraduateCenter.

International elements
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
  • International guest lecturers
  • Specialist literature in other languages
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester
None
Semester contribution

Basic fee of 97 EUR + additional fee for the "Deutschlandticket"

https://www.lmu.de/en/workspace-for-students/abc-study-guide/semester-ticket/index.html

Costs of living

Living costs (including accommodation and health insurance) in Munich range from 1,000 to 1,500 EUR per month.

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

LMU Travel Grant, LMU Completion Grant

Academic admission requirements

In order to apply for the PhD programme, the following core requirements must be met and documents must be submitted: a degree in a course of study lasting at least eight semesters in medicine, veterinary medicine, natural sciences, pharmacy, health sciences or a related subject.

German language skills
A2 required/recommended, no proof required
English language skills
B2 required/recommended, no proof required
Language requirements exemptions
Please find details on the course website.
Application periods

Application via application tool
Please check the website: https://www.med.lmu.de/en/doctorate/from-a-to-z-your-guide-to-your-degree/ph.d.-medical-research/core-areas-and-research-training-groups/oral-science-ph.d.-core-area/.

Submit application via
Please check this website.
Accommodation

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 400-600 EUR per month if located in central parts of Munich.

https://www.lmu.de/en/about-lmu/working-at-lmu/additional-services/lmu-gateway/new-international-doctoral-candidates/phase-1-preparing-your-move-to-munich/index.html

Structured research and supervision
Yes
Research training / discussion
Yes

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

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