Skip to content
Other English Law & Economics

Cooperative doctoral program

Other

About the Program

In cooperation with the renowned University of Southern Denmark (Syddansk Universitet, SDU), the Brand University of Applied Sciences (BU) supports dissertation projects by selected graduates. The doctoral program focuses on application-oriented research in the areas of brand management, communication or design and establishes an intercultural link between China and Germany. The academic degrees awarded are Dr. phil. (Doctor of Philosophy, PhD) and Dr. rer. pol. (Doctor of Business Administration, DBA). The degrees are internationally recognized and are awarded by the SDU. The program can be completed full-time in 3 years or part-time in 3-5 years.
Show the original English text
In cooperation with the renowned University of Southern Denmark (Syddansk Universitet, SDU), the Brand University of Applied Sciences (BU) supports dissertation projects by selected graduates. The doctoral program focuses on application-oriented research in the areas of brand management, communication or design and establishes an intercultural link between China and Germany. The academic degrees awarded are Dr. phil. (Doctor of Philosophy, PhD) and Dr. rer. pol. (Doctor of Business Administration, DBA). The degrees are internationally recognized and are awarded by the SDU. The program can be completed full-time in 3 years or part-time in 3-5 years.

Application Requirements

* Gerekli minimum derece: İşletme, yönetim, tasarım veya ilgili bir alanda uzmanlaşmış bir Master derecesi
* Mülakat ve araştırma önerisi dahil başvuru sürecinin tamamlanması

Language Requirements

* IELTS: 6.5

Required Documents

* gerekli_belgeler: motivasyon mektubu, özgeçmiş, Master transkripti, İngilizce dil yeterlilik belgesi (IELTS 6.5), 2 referans mektubu, araştırma projesinin sunumu (3 sayfa)
* başvuru_yöntemi: phd@brand-university.de adresine e-posta

Which Professions Does This Program Open Up?

Related profession searches from Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BERUFENET) data:

Explore all professions →

Subjects / Topic Areas

Brand Management

Similar Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cooperative doctoral program at Brand University of Applied Sciences Hamburg

Is Cooperative doctoral program at Brand University of Applied Sciences Hamburg taught in German or English?

This Other programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Cooperative doctoral program programme cost?

8.500 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Cooperative doctoral program at Brand University of Applied Sciences Hamburg?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Cooperative doctoral program?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Brand University of Applied Sciences Hamburg — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

📬 Get the weekly Germany guide in your inbox

New blog posts, application deadlines, scholarship announcements. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Weekly Germany guide — 1–2 emails/week, no spam.

📬 Weekly Germany guide delivered to your inbox

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.