German (PhD) (Part-time) - 6 Years
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
German (PhD) (Part-time) - 6 Years
Doctoral · Social
About this programme
Make an original, positive and lasting contribution to German studies. A PhD is an opportunity to expand upon your interests and expertise as part of an active research community making impact across the globe. Join us at the heart of Scotland’s capital and festival city. German was one of the first European languages to be offered at the University of Edinburgh. Since 1894, our subject area has grown into one of the University’s largest in Modern Languages and a significant centre for research. We support a broad range of cultural and literary research themes in Ger
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years · Part-time: 6 years; Full-time: 3 years
- Tuition
- £14,500 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (7)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- China Scholarship Council/University of Edinburgh Joint ScholarshipsFully funded
- College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Research AwardsFully funded
- Edinburgh Doctoral College ScholarshipsFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds