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Additional Information for European Students

NEU: Kostenloses Online -Informationsseminar Mit dem Head of Research Prof. Dr. Douglas Yourston

Freitag, den 14.09.2025 14.00 h -17.00 h.
Sichern Sie sich schnellstmöglich eine Teilnahme !

Ihr Ansprechpartner für die Anmeldung:
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Polke
polke@ihp-online.de
Tel: 0049 176 643 71377
European Center of Research University of Gloucestershire Business School
Waldschmidtstr. 19
82327 Tutzing

The University Gloucestershire Business School proudly presents their new European Centre of Research supported by IHP Institut für Hochschulentwicklung since more than 15 years.

The University of Gloucestershire is proud to offer both an established and European ranked professional doctorate (DBA) and the traditional Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). These two doctorate awards can be studied in the areas of business, engineering, technology, informatics, accountancy,entrepreneurial activities, marketing and strategic management.

Difference between DBA and PhD

Services from the ECR

We are offering all potential doctorate candidates with a number of unique services:

• Lectures on how to write a successful doctorate proposal for either DBA und PhD.
• Preparation for the prerequisite doctoral interview, with our on-boarding program.
• Organization of all personal meetings with the Course Leads and Teaching Team.
• Networking opportunities like our Research Café which connects you with other doctoral students at the University of Gloucestershire.
• Conferences and colloquiums throughout the year.

Formalities

You are able to enrol as a doctorate candidate at the University after you have received an offer letter by the university. 

Study Fees have to be paid directly to the University on a yearly basis, until you have submitted your thesis.

Current prices (September 2023):

Actual fees per year part time Study year 2023 from October:

PhD 7.820,- GBP

DBA 8.200,- GBP

Next Start of Studies at October 10th-12th 2024! Open for Applications now. Contact us.

Your academic journey

Irrespective of whether you opt for a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), which is a professional doctorate, or the traditional academic PhD: both doctorate programmes are underpinned with a doctoral taught stage to prepare you to be an independent researcher. All stages of the programme, which are run by expert doctoral lecturers from the university, will take place in different cities in Europe. Therefore enabling you to easily attend. There are also online webinars and workshops designed around your specific doctorial needs as you progress on your studies.

Beyond the taught stage, you will be supervised by a global team of doctorial supervisors, who are specialists in your subject area and / or research approach.

Success Stories

Prof. Dr Thomas Schiepp (German report)

Erfahrungen mit der Promotion an der University of Gloucestershire über IHP | INTERVIEW

DBA Modules

Contact Us

Are you looking for recognition as an expert in your field of business and a holder of a professional doctorate like a DBA? Or are you seeking a career in academia, like a professor at university, and are seeking for a PhD?

Call Us: +49 176 64371377