As the largest city in the State of Hesse, Frankfurt am Main city has over 700,000 inhabitants. This is the financial center of Germany and in Europe. The city has two universities and several specialist schools of higher learning.

Germany is a great destination for international scholars and has a high quality higher education system. The value of this level of education has been improved by the Germany's strong economy. Foreign students enjoy excellent living standards in a secure and safe surroundings. Berlin is the capital.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.