PhD Procedure at the TRF

The doctoral procedure at the TRF differs depending on whether it takes place within the framework of the Individual Doctorate or a Doctoral Program (PhD programs).

Procedure

1. The PhD thesis must be submitted to the Dean’s Office by the published deadlines (see below).
2. By agreement between the PhD candidate and the PhD committee, in unclear cases with the involvement of the Vice Dean of Studies the experts are appointed.
3. The expert reports are usually available within eight weeks and should be available within a maximum of twelve weeks.
4. The Faculty Assembly decides on the provisional classification and determines the colloquium.
5. In the following Faculty Assembly, the PhD conferral is awarded with a classification. (In this case, please note the Assembly break during the semester break).

Dates

Procedure

1. The PhD thesis must be submitted to the Dean’s Office by the published deadlines (see below).
2. The experts are determined by agreement between the PhD candidate and the doctoral committee, in unclear cases with the involvement of the Vice Dean of Studies.
3. The expert reports are usually available within eight weeks and should be available within a maximum of twelve weeks.
4. The Faculty Assembly decides on the PhD conferral with classification.

Dates