Academic degrees

of the Faculty of Mathematics / Natural Sciences

Academic degrees

As part of the University of Koblenz, we serve a wide range of research and teaching programmes at the Metternich campus under the umbrella term "Material & Environment".

We offer courses and opportunities for degrees along the entire education chain and publish scientific papers in recognised peer-reviewed journals.

One focus of our range of study programmes is teacher training for primary schools, Realschule plus, Gymnasium and vocational schools, in which we offer the subjects, disciplines including biology, chemistry, geography, physics, sport and mathematics. For subjects related to teaching, the Bachelor's degree and subsequent Master of Education degrees can be obtained in any combination with the second subject and educational sciences.

The disciplinary study programmes usually lead to Bachelor and Master of Science degrees. In cooperation with the university, a degree with an engineering specialisation is also possible.

These have a proven research focus on chemical-physical (e.g. material properties), mathematical (e.g. models, simulations, optimisation processes) and bio-geoscientific issues (e.g. biodiversity & ecosystems). In the context of knowledge and technology transfer, there are established networks with regional and international partners that enable research and final theses to be carried out directly in a company.

At the same time, an international offering in research and teaching via the university partnerships or the Rwanda Centre for African Cooperation located on campus provides a view of the world. In the area of further and adult education, distance education programmes related to the environment and energy management are offered through the university's Centre for Distance Studies and Continuing Education.

With a degree from a Master's degree programme, you will generally be eligible for admission to a doctorate, which you can achieve through supervision in our faculty, for example.

In addition, you can pursue an academic career after completing your doctorate.

Academic degrees of the faculty

Doctorates and doctoral degree regulations

Administrative information regarding the PhD project

Starting in the 2026/27 winter semester, the University of Koblenz is converting the administration of its doctoral procedures to an online application process named KO-File. With KO-File, you can submit applications related to your doctoral procedure and upload the necessary documents directly within the software. You will have access to your digital file at any time, can update your contact information on your own, and can view documents related to your procedure.

If you would like to submit an application for admission to the faculty, please register via KO-File: First, create a user account. After logging in, the software will guide you step by step through the application process for admission as a doctoral candidate in our faculty.

If you have already submitted an application for admission to the faculty, you can activate your user account using the email address provided in your application and gain access to your doctoral candidate profile (“D-Akte”). To do so, please enter your email address on the “Forgot your password?” page and request a new password. A link to set a new password will be sent to your email address.

KO-File was developed by the IFGPZ in close collaboration with the faculties. Please direct any technical questions regarding login and registration via email to ko-file@uni-koblenz.de. Questions regarding the application and the data stored in KO-File will be answered by our dean's office.

Please note that currently, KO-File is only fully available in German. While we work on a comprehensive English translation, we kindly ask you to seek advice with the dean’s office if you encounter difficulties understanding the application forms or the information saved in your personal file.

Information on paying the promotion fee

Notes on the publication of cumulative dissertations

General information

(only the doctoral degree regulations are binding, the notes are for information purposes only)

First amendment to the doctoral degree regulations of Faculty 3: Mathematics / Natural Sciences dated 23.08.2016

This amendment regulates the binational doctoral examination process.

Post-doctoral qualifications and regulations