Dr.-Ing. or Dr. rer. nat. · Computer Science
PhD Computer Science
Ruhr University Bochum · Bochum, Germany · Last updated 2026-10-14
Duration
48 months
Language
English
Tuition per year
No tuition fee
Intake
Winter (October)
Entry requirements
- Qualifying relevant Master degree or a relevant non-Bachelor university degree with at least eight semesters under the faculty doctoral regulations
- A relevant first degree of at least six semesters requires approved preparatory doctoral studies; a Bachelor alone is not unconditional admission
- Fast-track preparatory studies require at least 60 credit points of Master modules, including at least 40 in mandatory/elective areas, within the approved period (maximum 30 months, subject to permitted extensions)
- Find a suitable supervisor and apply for faculty acceptance; supervision agreement and required supporting documents are mandatory
Deadline pattern
15 July (winter intake)
Career outcomes
Software engineering, platform and backend roles across EU tech employers
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