• Is it obligatory for research assistants (wiss. MA) or CGS-fellows to follow a track?

No. You may either register for a track or chose courses from the CGS-course list.

• Is it possible to take courses of other tracks?

In general, yes. However, you are advised to contact the track coordinator of the respective track you have chosen to find out whether this is allowed.

• Does the regular CGS course program of PhD courses continue?

Yes.

• Where do I register for a track?

If you are CGS-fellow, please register with the CGS-administration.

For research assistants or non-CGS fellows, please register with the respective track coordinator.

•   How many mandatory or elective courses do I have to take within a track in order to have the five necessary PhD courses according to the Doctorate Regulation (Promotionsordnung)?

You have to take five courses in total, of which at least two have to be out of the mandatory courses. The remaining courses (mandatory and/or elective) are free to choose within a track. Note: For CGS-fellows, research seminars do not count as one of the required five courses.