Launch your scientific career: HPI offers a stimulating environment for those passionate about research to pursue their doctoral studies. With over 230 successful graduates, HPI provides a strong foundation for launching your scientific career.

For your PhD's journey, we at HPI offer more than just an institutional environment for your research. Find out more about the essentials, benefits and opportunities of a doctorate at the Hasso Plattner Institute.

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Student stories: PhD at HPI

First hand experience by Margarita Bugueño, PhD Student Hasso Plattner Institute

Why should you do your Doctorate at HPI

More than just an Institute: To embark on your doctoral journey at HPI, you must be registered at the University of Potsdam. The language of instruction is flexible, allowing you to choose either German or English based on your preference. The requirements for a doctorate at the HPI are based on the doctoral regulations of the joint Digital Engineering Faculty (DEF) of the Hasso Plattner Institute and the University of Potsdam.

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Open positions PhD Students

Find open PhD positions at HPI on our career platform.

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HPI Research Schools

The HPI Research Schools annually grant new full scholarships to to talented young researchers. Information on the application process can be found here.

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Explore the Possibilities at HPI: Take the Next Step in your academic Journey. You can find all information about the application process on the Doctorate's application page.

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Sabine Wagner

Doctoral Committee Office

Phone: +49 331 5509-220
Fax: +49 331 5509-229
Mail: office-promotionsausschuss@hpi.de

Expand your mind and the scope of your research. Our Academic Partnerships department offers scholarships and international research projects abroad, for example with Stanford University or MIT – Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Academic Partnerships at HPI

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Alina Pfeifer

Programm Managerin Academic Partnerships

Phone: +49 151 1815-1706
Mail: alina.pfeifer@hpi.de

Last change: 20/09/2024, Geronimo Förster