Doctoral studies
After graduating from a master’s program, students in the Faculty of Production Engineering at the University of Bremen have the possibility to move on to doctoral studies leading to the award of the academic title “Doktor der Ingenieurwissenschaften (Dr.-Ing.). Doctoral studies end with completion of an independently researched and academically substantiated thesis – the doctoral dissertation – and a viva.
In principle, you can either study for your doctorate the traditional way by undertaking your own individual research project, or apply for admission to a structured study program offered by a graduate school. See the Doctoral Degree Regulations for admission to doctoral studies and other details.
Get in touch with us. Remember: An admission requirement is that a professor agrees to supervise your doctoral project. Or contact our doctoral candidate representative Dr. Enis Bicer.
On 20.08.2020 the "Promotionsordnung (Dr.-Ing.) der Universit?t Bremen für den Fachbereich 4 (Produktionstechnik)", new doctoral degree regulations for Faculty 4, came into force. Candidates who were accepted under the Promotionsordnung of 23.05.1984 and the Promotionsordnung of 14.03.2007 are asked to observe the transitional provisions under § 18 of the Promotionsordnung 2020.
Doctoral procedure according to the doctoral regulations of August 20, 2020
Doctoral Procedures 2020 (official German version)
Doctoral Procedures 2020 (Inofficial Translation)
Information sheet on doctoral procedures (German/English)
List of FAQs regarding doctoral procedures (German/English)
Application: Acceptance as doctoral candidate
EStatement pursuant to § 5 Abs. 1 Ziffer 3
EStatement pursuant to § 5 (1 ) 4 und § 6 (5)
Order to ensure good scientific practice
Specification on PromO 2020 § 7 (1) and (2)
Specification on PromO 2020 § 9 (2)
Example title page
Upon acceptance as doctoral candidates, the University of Bremen asks candidates to submit the completed survey on doctoral statistics: Statistical survey on doctoral candidates
Important dates for doctoral procedures according to the Doctoral Regulations Dr.-Ing. of 20.08.2020
meeting date of the doctoral committee | Deadline for submission of application documents | Earliest possible colloquium date | |
XXI / 14 | Do., 19.12.2024 | 05.12.2024 | 27.12.2024 |
XXI / 15 | Do., 23.01.2025 | 09.01.2025 | 30.01.2025 |
XXI / 16 | Do., 27.02.2025 | 13.02.2025 | 06.03.2025 |
XXI / 17 | Di., 25.03.2025 | 11.03.2025 | 01.04.2025 |
XXI / 18 | Di., 06.05.2025 | 22.04.2025 | 13.05.2025 |
XXI / 19 | Fr., 13.06.2025 | 30.05.2025 | 20.06.2025 |
XXI / 20 | Di., 15.07.2025 | 01.07.2025 | 22.07.2025 |
XXI / 21 | Do., 28.08.2025 | 14.08.2025 | 04.09.2025 |
XXII / 1 | Di., 07.10.2025 | 23.09.2025 | 14.10.2025 |
Promotionsverfahren nach der Promotionsordnung vom 14.03.2007
Promotionsordnung vom 14.03.2007
Merkblatt zum Promotionsverfahren (Deutsch/Englisch)
FAQ Liste zum Promotionsverfahren (Deutsch/Englisch)
Ausführungsbestimmungen zu kumulativen Dissertationsschriften
Wichtige Termine zu Promotionsverfahren nach der Promotionsordnung vom 14.03.2007
Für Verfahren nach der Promotionsordnung vom 14.03.2007 gelten die o.g. Termine analog, nur müssen die Gutachten gem?? § 8 (5) dieser Promotionsordnung der Gesch?ftsstelle mind. 14 Tage vor Annahmeschluss vorliegen (Sperrfrist).
Doctoral Committee FB4 Bianca Brazell (Office) Address: Office hours: Wednesdays 9 - 11am Submission of documents by mail or via the Doctoral Committee's mailboxes in front of the FZB entrance, Badgasteiner Str. 1. Dates of receipt of documents and emails will be taken into account. Unfortunately, it is not possible to send confirmations of receipt. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lutz M?dler (Chair) | Doctoral candidate representative Enis Bicer: I am doctoral candidate representative at Faculty 4 - Production Engineering - Mechanical Engineering and Process Engineering. In this function, I provide independent advice and guidance on issues relating to your doctoral project. Please do not hesitate to make an appointment with me at any time. Dr. Enis Bicer prombea4protect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de Tel.: +49 421 218 64585 |