English–German

“get a doctorate” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁomoˈviːʁən/

Example

Letztes Jahr promovierte er in Chemie.

Last year, he got his doctorate in chemistry.

Illustration for promovieren (get a doctorate)

How to say “get a doctorate” in German

“Get a doctorate” in German is promovieren.

A doctoral researcher develops original university research into a finished dissertation that leads to a doctorate.

Full entry for promovieren: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with promovieren

Dank eines Stipendiums konnte er sofort promovieren.

Thanks to a scholarship, he was able to pursue a doctorate right away.

Tips for using promovieren

  • The usual construction names the field with 'in', as in 'in Chemie promovieren', while 'an einer Universität' names the institution.

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