Part-Time PhD Program
Your path to a doctorate at an accredited European university. In 3 years, alongside your career, with professional support 7 days a week. Without putting your life on hold.
"I knew immediately: this is the right place." — Tobias Wienand, PhD candidate
Accredited universities with high standards
Anabin H+ listed
State recognized
EU state or state-recognized universities
Passport-eligible
Title usable without country suffix
Independent doctoral rights of the university
Awarded by the partner university
Scientific & practice-oriented
Our partner universities' part-time PhD program is specifically designed to enable professionals from all fields to pursue a doctorate alongside their career.
It gives you the opportunity to deepen your expertise scientifically and actively contribute to solving complex challenges in research, business, and public institutions.
The part-time structure ensures you can optimally combine your doctorate and career: flexible, practice-oriented, and individually tailored to your life.
Internationally recognized
GoVersity works exclusively with state or state-recognized European universities that have independent doctoral rights and are listed in Anabin H+.
The title "Doctor" (Dr.) is internationally recognized, passport-eligible in Germany, and usable without a country suffix.
GoVersity accompanies you throughout the entire doctoral process as a reliable partner, so you can focus on what matters: your research and your doctorate.
Doctoral Lounge: Personal Consultation
Join the Doctoral Lounge online and get personal information about the part-time doctoral program. What to expect:
- Introduction to GoVersity, our values and philosophy
- Overview of the doctoral process and each step to the title
- Admission requirements and required documents
- First orientation on topic areas and the research proposal
Fields of study
Our program is deliberately interdisciplinary and open to professionals from all disciplines who want to develop scientifically and position themselves as leading experts.
Engineering
Technological foundation for developing and implementing innovative solutions across industries.
Management
Key competencies for successfully leading and executing strategic projects in companies and organizations.
Economics
Deep understanding of economic relationships and efficient resource use in national and international markets.
Medicine & Health
Scientific foundations for advancing technologies, processes, and care systems in healthcare.
Communication & Media
Strategies for clearly conveying complex content and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Political Science
Analysis of political, regulatory, and social processes relevant to business, public administration, and non-profit sectors.
Law
Deepening legal knowledge and understanding regulatory frameworks across various industries.
Your field is included?
Clarify in 30 min whether the program fits you. Free & non-binding.
Book Doctoral LoungeThe PhD program at a glance
As of: March 2026
Degree
Doctor (Ph.D./Dr.)
A doctoral degree from an accredited European university, aligned with the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and widely recognized internationally, passport-eligible, without country suffix
Duration
36 months
Extension up to 48 months possible
Accreditation
Fully accredited
All partner universities listed in Anabin H+
Study mode
Fully online
Varying in-person requirements depending on partner, e.g. for defense
Start
Summer & Winter Intake
2 intakes per year. Exact start dates vary by partner university
Location
EU
State or state-recognized European universities
Language
German / English
Supervision and dissertation are possible in English or German language. Defense usually in English.
Cost
From €21,500
GoVersity support service. Plus Doctoral Advisor fee and university tuition (separate). Total investment from €28,000 over 3 years. Flexible payment models available. Tax deductible: effective costs up to 42% lower.
Our support at a glance
A doctorate is a 3-year marathon, and you don't run it alone. We take care of you: from the first conversation through the matching with university and Doctoral Advisor to the defense.
Part-time path to your doctorate
from €21,500
GoVersity support service
- Complete university matching with an accredited European university (Anabin H+)
- Matching of your Doctoral Advisor – a professor with experience in doctoral supervision and proven publication track record
- Organizational support throughout the entire doctoral period (36 months)
- 7-days-a-week availability with a personal contact
- Live seminars on general doctoral topics (e.g. academic writing, tools, time management)
- Access to our network of publication-experienced advisors
- Application support for academic conferences
- Access to networking events
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Ask a question nowStep by step to your doctorate
From the first idea to the finished dissertation: our multi-stage process accompanies you every step of the way.
What you need to apply
The entry is deliberately simple. No finished topic, no proposal, no lengthy preparation.
What you need to apply
- CV (current)
- Degree certificates (Bachelor, Master or MBA)
- Brief description of your area of interest (optional)
You develop the research proposal in phase 2 together with your Doctoral Advisor. We also help with topic development.
What GoVersity handles
- Personal consultation in the Doctoral Lounge – free and non-binding
- University matching: we find and match you with the right H+ university in Europe
- Doctoral Advisor matching: we introduce you to the right supervisor at your university
- Organisational support throughout the entire doctoral process, from research proposal to defence
- Submission of all documents, ENIC-NARIC compliant
- 7-day availability for all questions
Questions? We'll clarify everything in a personal conversation.
What makes GoVersity different
7-day support
As the only PhD provider, we are available even on weekends. No ticket system, no waiting until Monday.
Guidance from day 1
Even before your topic is set, we are by your side. Not sure yet if a PhD is right for you? That's exactly when our consultation begins. No other provider does this.
Top Doctoral Advisors
We match you with experienced professors with direct access to the examination procedures of the cooperating universities. We know which Advisor fits which topic.
Anabin H+ listed
All partner universities are listed in the German Anabin directory with H+. Your title is passport-eligible and usable without country suffix.
Individual study plan
We adapt the research topic, timeline, and supervision intensity to your life situation. Career, family, and PhD are not mutually exclusive.
Complete application support
From exposé development to university matching to final submission. We know every step and every pitfall.
2 intakes per year
You can start with the summer or winter intake. Exact dates vary by partner university. The program runs fully online, with on-site attendance typically only required for your defense.n-person attendance is generally only required for the defense.
We know the success factors
From over 50 accompanied PhDs, we know what makes an impression at pre-defence and defence. Your Doctoral Advisor ensures you are optimally prepared. Your success is our benchmark.
Accreditation & doctoral format
Fully accredited
Accreditation you can rely on: We match you exclusively with state or state-recognized European universities with independent doctoral rights and Anabin H+ listing. This is a clear sign of the highest academic standards and international quality criteria. Your doctorate is officially recognised, in Germany and internationally.
The accreditation guarantees that your degree is recognized and valued worldwide by universities, institutions, and employers.
Our cooperating universities are located in the European Union – a region with a strong educational mandate and a long scientific tradition.
Maximum flexibility
Our 360° support ensures that all organisational matters are taken care of for you, while your Doctoral Advisor handles the academic supervision. This way you reach your goal efficiently, safely, and without detours: your doctorate.
Our program is the ideal choice for professionals who want to expand their scientific qualifications, as well as for those who see the doctorate as the crowning achievement of their career.
In-person attendance depending on partner university
To ensure academic quality and integrity, individual in-person days may be required depending on the European partner university, e.g. for the defense or at most once a year for formalities on site.
What our doctoral candidates say
From the first conversation in the Doctoral Lounge to enrollment, GoVersity took me by the hand. I knew immediately: this is the right place for me. The live seminars on doctoral topics in particular helped me stay well organised.
Tobias Wienand, M. Sc. Physics
PhD candidate
Through GoVersity's guidance, I found the courage to seriously consider a doctorate as a real option. The support in decision-making and in preparing my topics with the Doctoral Advisor was particularly helpful. The accompaniment was competent, individual, and opened up new perspectives for me.
Dr.-Ing. Christian Duwe
PhD candidate
The candidates who come to us through GoVersity are excellently prepared. This greatly facilitates collaboration and leads to strong research results.
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Roser
Doctoral Advisor
Frequently asked questions
Your doctorate is passport-eligible and recognized worldwide. You may use your doctoral title in Germany without a country suffix, both in official documents and professionally. This recognition opens doors to international careers and academic networks.
GoVersity cooperates exclusively with state or state-recognized European universities that have independent doctoral rights and are listed in the German Anabin directory with H+ status.
The doctorate is awarded by the state or state-recognized European partner university matched to your topic. This university has independent doctoral rights and is listed in the German Anabin directory with H+ status.
You need an academic university degree (e.g., Master's, Magister, or Diplom). If you already have an exposé or research question, we can build on it immediately. If you're still in the exploration phase, we'll help you develop your research interests.
The program is designed for 36 months, with the option to extend up to 48 months. This flexibility allows you to adapt the PhD optimally to your life circumstances.
GoVersity offers flexible payment options and works with trusted financial partners. We support you in finding the ideal financing solution for your situation. As professional development, it is tax-deductible.
Our experienced team helps you develop a topic that connects your professional interests with scientific relevance. Through structured supervision and access to international research databases, you avoid overlaps with other research topics.
Throughout your entire PhD, you are in regular contact with your Doctoral Advisor at your cooperating university – an experienced professor. Meetings take place online or in person. Your Advisor provides ongoing academic and methodological feedback, so you can identify obstacles early.
Our program is specifically designed for working professionals. With the flexible 360° concept, you can complete your PhD entirely online. In-person attendance is generally only required for the defense.
GoVersity accompanies you as a reliable matching partner and support service throughout the entire PhD process. We ensure that all organisational processes run smoothly – from application to defence. Your Doctoral Advisor knows exactly how research questions, methods, and research proposals need to be structured for your project to succeed and for you to pass your pre-defence and defence.
Doing a PhD alongside your career is a challenge – we know that from experience. In the Doctoral Lounge and in regular orientation meetings, we help you plan your PhD realistically from start to finish. Your Doctoral Advisor at the university supports you with the academic structure of your research project. And for the typical low points in between: 7-day availability and a team that understands what you are going through.
Yes, in two ways. First, we match you with outstanding Doctoral Advisors with extensive publication experience: they know the expectations of academic journals, quality standards, and peer-review processes. They support you academically in making your research publishable. Second, we open doors to our network: conferences, calls for papers, international contacts. This way you not only earn your doctorate, but gain access to academic discourse and become visible.
Your doctorate starts here
Part-time PhD alongside your career – learn more in a free initial consultation at the Doctoral Lounge.
