Inga Barth Copywriter

Professor titles in Germany

The title of “professor” is highly sought-after. But who is allowed to use it? And what do abbreviations like apl. Prof. or Prof. h.c. actually mean? An overview.

The traditional doctorate

Doctorates following the traditional model still make up the majority of PhDs in Germany compared to structured programmes. For doctoral candidates from abroad, a traditional PhD requires a great deal of initiative, autonomy and tenacity.