Pursuing Your Doctorate at UTN – Your Path to an Academic Career
Ready to take the next step in your academic career? The University of Technology Nuremberg (UTN) offers an outstanding environment for doctoral studies—well structured, interdisciplinary, and designed to give you the freedom to develop your own ideas. Start shaping your future in academia today.
Visit the UTN Graduate School website to learn more about our application process and doctoral program.
Research Topics with Impact
Our research is interdisciplinary and innovative, with a strong focus on applied research. Doctoral researchers at UTN work on contemporary and socially relevant topics across a wide range of disciplines. These disciplines are embedded within our existing departments, including Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Optimization Methods, Energy Systems and Market Design, Cognitive Psychology, and Classical Philology.
Research at UTN spans multiple thematic areas. These include the development of intelligent systems, the optimization of algorithms, and the application of artificial intelligence. Key fields include machine learning, robotics, computer vision, speech recognition, and data and information systems. Further research focuses on mathematical modeling, the analysis of economic and social structures, the study of cognitive processes, and the exploration of classical texts. Interdisciplinary projects play a central role. They connect technical and social science perspectives and enable innovative solutions to complex research questions.
Interested in learning more about research at UTN? Explore our departments.
Excellent Supervision and Individual Support
Throughout your doctorate, you will be supported by an experienced supervisory committee composed of renowned UTN professors. When appropriate, additional expertise from professors at other universities may be included. This close collaboration ensures comprehensive academic and methodological guidance. Regular meetings and clearly defined milestones help keep your doctoral project on track.
Professional Development and Networking
We support you in further developing your academic profile. During your doctorate, you will participate in specialized courses, workshops, and international conferences. This allows you to strengthen not only your disciplinary expertise, but also your methodological and personal skills, while becoming part of a global research network.
Your Future with a Doctorate at UTN
UTN is committed to fostering an inspiring and collaborative environment where you can reach your full potential. Our goal is to prepare you for the next steps in your career—whether in academia, industry, or the public sector.
Doktorgrade an der UTN
At the University of Technology Nuremberg, you can pursue the following doctoral degrees:
- Dr.-Ing. (Engineering Sciences)
- Dr. rer. nat. (Natural Sciences)
- Dr. phil. (Humanities and Social Sciences)
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