OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Sciences (Joint with University of Bern)
Four-year joint doctoral program between PHBern and the University of Bern, investigating school system governance, pedagogical intervention design, and inclusive classrooms.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree with minimum grade of 5.0 on Swiss 6-point scale
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's dissertation sample and 3,000-word research proposal
- Recommendation letters
- Confirmed supervisor agreement from both PHBern and University of Bern
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried Swiss university assistantship (CHF 48,000/year gross)
- Application fee
- CHF 100
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 0 (Tuition waived for doctoral staff)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Spring 2027 enrollment)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Teacher Education Bern documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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