The Course anticipates didactic and research activities will also be carried out at the University of Augsburg. Teaching activities are organised as seminars in the following way:

  • first year: seminars totalling a minimum of 48 hours;
  • second year: seminars totalling a minimum of 12 hours; PHD students are also expected to defend an early draft of their dissertation
  • third year: seminars totalling a minimum of 12 hours.

By the end of each academic year, each PhD student must submit a written report on all the training and research activities undertaken (courses and seminars, progress made in his/her own research, etc.) to the Coordinator. The report format will be decided by the Academic Board and these reports will be evaluated by the said Board. For admission to the next year, a favourable assessment by the supervisor, identified in accordance with art. 13 of these rules of procedure, is required as well as a positive evaluation of both research and courses attended.