Application for admission
After the approval by the PhD advisor you are required to apply for admission to the doctoral studies at the University of Basel. The application for the Student Office includes the following documents:
- Online application form (German only) OR paper application set (English)
- Check list (PDF)
- Affirmation of faculty representative (Request form)
- Research proposal including time table (Guidelines, How to write a proposal)
- Authenticated copies of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates and transcripts (Guidelines)
- Evidence of proficiency in English on level B2 (Regulations in English / official version in German)
- Curriculum vitae in table form (Sample)
- Certificate of eligibility for university entrance (copy)
- Copy of passport or identity card (back and front)
After the acceptance of your application you can enroll as a PhD student at the the Student Office at the beginning of each semester (more details).

