Graduation and Promotion: Faculty of Natural Sciences 2026
Overview of the PhD Graduation Ceremony Registration Form (CSBME Faculty)
This online survey collects all information required to present a doctoral graduate during the promotion ceremony and to publish it in the university’s annual graduation brochure. The form is divided into distinct sections (exhibits) that capture personal, academic, and administrative data.
| Section | Key Items Collected |
|---|---|
| Personal Data | Last name, first name, academic degrees, salutation, email, childhood home (state/country), citizenship, date of birth |
| Master’s Degree Data | Programme name, university, start & end dates, institute, thesis title, supervisor |
| Doctoral School Data | Chosen doctoral school (e.g., Technical Sciences – Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Natural Sciences), additional achievements, study‑abroad experiences |
| Doctoral Study Details | Start of doctoral studies, Rigorosum date, overall assessment (passed / passed with distinction) |
| Dissertation Information | Title, first and second examiner (with institute/university), cooperation with industry or other institutions, short abstract (300‑1000 characters) |
| Promotion Date Selection | Preferred ceremony date (options: 26 June 2026 or 09 October 2026) |
| Uploads | Mandatory: deposit receipt for roll of deeds; optional: personal photo for brochure, receipt for TU tie or silk scarf (1‑3 files, each with a descriptive title) |
| Data‑Protection Consent | Confirmation of reading the privacy notice and agreement to data processing under Art 6 para 1 lit e DSGVO |
Purpose & Legal Basis
The collected data will be displayed publicly during the ceremony and included in the graduation brochure. Processing is justified by the public‑interest task of documenting academic achievements (EU‑GDPR Art 6 (1) e). Participants retain full data‑subject rights and may object via the university’s data‑protection office.
Accessibility & Support
Applicants requiring accessible conditions or having questions about the process should contact the dedicated accessibility email provided in the form.
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