Enrollment as an International PhD Candidate
Would you like to enroll as an international doctoral candidate at the University of Siegen? Here you will find important information on the enrollment process and the required documents.
The most important facts at a glance
As an international PhD candidate, you have the option to register as a student at the University of Siegen. Even though this is not mandatory at most of our faculties, it has various advantages:
Advantages as a PhD student:
- Receive a Germany semester ticket (Deutschlandticket): free use of public transport (except ICE/IC).
- Possibility to apply for a room in the student residence of the Studierendenwerk
- Reduced prices in the canteen and cafeteria
- Some cultural events and cultural venues have reduced prices for students
Before enrolling, please fill out the Welcome Center contact form (if you have not already done so). You can find it here under "Welcome Center Incoming".
To enroll as a PhD student, you must register in unisono. The next enrollment phase starts on July 16, 2026.
Important: The unisono portal for enrollment is always open for the following semester from February or August. You can find the exact dates here. This means that you can also register as a doctoral student before your arrival if your arrival date is in the relevant semester.
Documents required for enrollment
