Topic specific graduate centers
On the following pages you will find all the information you need about our topic specific graduate centers (DIWAG in cooperation with Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences and OTH Amberg-Weiden as well as DigiTech in cooperation with Deggendorf Institute of Technology and Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg).
DIWAG - Digital Innovations for a Changing Society
DIWAG focuses on research issues in the context of digital innovations and their use in the course of demographic change and the associated changes in society. In terms of sustainability, DIWAG's interdisciplinary approach addresses this complex economic, social and ecological structural change.
Part of the doctoral procedure in DIWAG is the structured doctoral programme, which supports you in your further development towards independent scientific work. You will find all important information on this in the doctoral regulations and the respective guidelines. The Faculty of Social Work provides additional information for doctoral candidates.
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DigiTech - Digital Technologies and their Application
The focus of DigiTech is on research questions in the context of digital technologies and their application in society, economy, and environment. Examples of key areas are big data, data analytics, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and cyber security applied to major challenges such as the energy transition, mobility, modern working methods and processes or Industry 4.0.
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General procedure
- Preliminary topic proposal with research objectives and research idea
- Search for a supervisor at Landshut University of Applied Sciences (must either be a member of DigiTech or DIWAG, respectively)
- Finalize research topic
- Preparation of a written exposé together with the supervisor
- Submission of application for acceptance as doctoral candidate
- Decision of the doctoral committee on acceptance
- If the decision is positive, get placed on the doctoral list
- Enrolment via university certificate WilMa possible
Comments on the new topic specific graduate centers
Prof. Dr. Fritz Pörnbacher, President
We are proud of the research achievements of our professors and consider the approved establishment of the topic specific graduate centers as a logical step towards the independent awarding of doctoral degrees at universities of applied sciences.
Prof. Dr. Holger Timinger, Vice President for Research and Transfer
I understand the two topic specific graduate centers as the opportunity to further expand our research and to offer students interested in research the chance to remain at their own university to work on future topics.