{"id":16027,"date":"2020-07-15T13:12:21","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T11:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pobs-fernstudium.com\/phdr-and-phd-compared\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T11:10:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T09:10:44","slug":"phdr-and-phd-compared","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pobs-fernstudium.com\/en\/phdr-and-phd-compared\/","title":{"rendered":"PhDr. and PhD compared"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Google Tag Manager -->\n<script>(function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':\nnew Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],\nj=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src=\n'https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);\n})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-5V6KKH5V');<\/script>\n<!-- End Google Tag Manager -->\n\n<!-- ============================================================\n     PhDr. and PhD compared\n     WordPress: insert content below into a Custom HTML block.\n     CSS is self-contained. 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}\n  .pobs-sec { padding:44px 20px; }\n  .pobs-h2 { margin-bottom:14px; }\n  .pobs-procard { padding:24px 20px; }\n  .pobs-hbox { padding:24px 20px; }\n  .pobs-btn { width:100%; justify-content:center; white-space:normal; text-align:center; }\n  .pobs-apply-strip .pobs-btn { width:auto; min-width:220px; }\n  .pobs-citem { align-items:flex-start; }\n}\n@media (max-width:420px) {\n  .pobs-hero { padding:52px 16px 36px; }\n  .pobs-hero-heading { font-size:26px; }\n  .pobs-sec { padding:36px 16px; }\n  .pobs-procard { padding:20px 16px; }\n  .pobs-cmp-cell { padding:16px; }\n  .pobs-hbox { padding:20px 16px; }\n  .pobs-btn { padding:13px 18px; font-size:13.5px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"pobs\" id=\"pobs-phdr-vs-phd\">\n\n<!-- \u2591\u2591 HERO \u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591 -->\n<section class=\"pobs-hero\">\n  <div class=\"pobs-hero__inner\">\n    <span class=\"pobs-eyebrow\">Doctoral Programs Compared<\/span>\n    <h1 class=\"pobs-hero-heading\">PhDr. and PhD compared<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"pobs-hero__sub\">A side-by-side look at both doctoral degrees: admission requirements, course content, duration, and how each academic title may be used.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2591\u2591 INTRO \u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591 -->\n<section class=\"pobs-sec\">\n  <div class=\"pobs-wrap\">\n    <span class=\"pobs-eyebrow\">What is the difference?<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"pobs-h2\">PhDr. and PhD: two doctoral degrees, two different paths<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"pobs-lead\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\">Both a PhDr. and a PhD can enhance your professional and social standing. They can lead to career advancement opportunities with greater recognition, responsibility, and higher income. Nevertheless, there are distinct differences between the two degrees.<\/p>\n    <p class=\"pobs-lead\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\">PhDr. and PhD are doctoral degrees that are assigned to <strong>different Bologna classifications<\/strong> and may therefore be used differently. This causes confusion, but it does not protect against legal action under higher education law in the event of unlawful use of a title. Below, we compare the two doctoral degrees PhDr. and PhD.<\/p>\n    <p class=\"pobs-lead\"><strong>The PhDr. is a part time continuing education program, while the PhD is considered an academic research qualification.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2591\u2591 PROGRAM CARDS \u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591 -->\n<section class=\"pobs-sec pobs-sec--alt\">\n  <div class=\"pobs-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"pobs-progrid pobs-progrid--highlight\">\n      <div class=\"pobs-procard\">\n        <span class=\"pobs-procard__tag\">Second Bologna Level<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"pobs-procard__h\">PhDr.<\/h3>\n        <p>A PhDr. can be completed with a consecutive master&#8217;s degree (bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s) with 120 ECTS credits in the field of economics and management, or an equivalent diploma.<\/p>\n        <p>The program places particular emphasis on practical research. The PhDr. distance learning program can be completed after a minimum study period of 12 months and is ideal for continuing education alongside work.<\/p>\n        <p>The PhDr. is a rigorous examination procedure, the so called minor doctorate, assigned to the second level of the Bologna classification. The PhDr. degree is placed before the name. This academic degree is internationally recognized. In Austria, the use and registration of the title is permitted under Sec. 88 UG.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"pobs-procard__cta\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/pobs-fernstudium.com\/phdr-fernstudium-dti\/\" class=\"pobs-btn pobs-btn--fill pobs-btn--block\">More about the PhDr distance learning program<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pobs-procard\">\n        <span class=\"pobs-procard__tag\">Third Bologna Level<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"pobs-procard__h\">PhD<\/h3>\n        <p>A PhD is a doctoral degree awarded for scientific research work. The scientific quality of the work is the sole criterion for assessment; new scientific findings must be independently developed as part of the PhD program.<\/p>\n        <p>This degree can be completed after a bachelor&#8217;s or master&#8217;s degree at the second Bologna level. A PhD program usually lasts at least three years and is completed full time in most cases.<\/p>\n        <p>The PhD (philosophiae doctor) is the actual doctoral degree and is therefore internationally recognized, assigned to the third level of the Bologna classification. In Germany the degree can be used as the title Dr., while in Austria only the use of PhD after the name is permitted.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2591\u2591 COMPARISON TABLE \u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591 -->\n<section class=\"pobs-sec\">\n  <div class=\"pobs-wrap\">\n    <span class=\"pobs-eyebrow\">Degrees Compared<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"pobs-h2\" style=\"margin-bottom:36px;\">PhDr. vs. PhD at a glance<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"pobs-cmp-table-wrap\">\n      <div class=\"pobs-cmp-title-row\">\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-title pobs-cmp-title--phdr\">PhDr.<\/div>\n        <div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-title pobs-cmp-title--phd\">PhD<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pobs-cmp-row\">\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-cell pobs-cmp-cell--phdr\"><div class=\"pobs-cmp-label\">Admission requirements<\/div><div class=\"pobs-cmp-val\">Full master&#8217;s degree (120 ECTS credits) in economics and management<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-divider\"><span class=\"pobs-cmp-divider__pill\">vs<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-cell pobs-cmp-cell--phd\"><div class=\"pobs-cmp-label\">Admission requirements<\/div><div class=\"pobs-cmp-val\">Recognized academic master&#8217;s degree at Bologna Level II in economics and management<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pobs-cmp-row\">\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-cell pobs-cmp-cell--phdr\"><div class=\"pobs-cmp-label\">Course content<\/div><div class=\"pobs-cmp-val\">Economic focus, practical research, rigorous work<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-divider\"><span class=\"pobs-cmp-divider__pill\">vs<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-cell pobs-cmp-cell--phd\"><div class=\"pobs-cmp-label\">Course content<\/div><div class=\"pobs-cmp-val\">Short theoretical section, scientific publications and conferences, core focus on independent scientific research work<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pobs-cmp-row\">\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-cell pobs-cmp-cell--phdr\"><div class=\"pobs-cmp-label\">Start of studies<\/div><div class=\"pobs-cmp-val\">Possible at any time<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-divider\"><span class=\"pobs-cmp-divider__pill\">vs<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-cell pobs-cmp-cell--phd\"><div class=\"pobs-cmp-label\">Start of studies<\/div><div class=\"pobs-cmp-val\">Registration possible at any time, study program starts once a year<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pobs-cmp-row\">\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-cell pobs-cmp-cell--phdr\"><div class=\"pobs-cmp-label\">Duration of studies<\/div><div class=\"pobs-cmp-val\">2 to 6 semesters<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-divider\"><span class=\"pobs-cmp-divider__pill\">vs<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-cell pobs-cmp-cell--phd\"><div class=\"pobs-cmp-label\">Duration of studies<\/div><div class=\"pobs-cmp-val\">4 to 6 years, mostly full time<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pobs-cmp-row\">\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-cell pobs-cmp-cell--phdr\"><div class=\"pobs-cmp-label\">Who is it suitable for?<\/div><div class=\"pobs-cmp-val\">For decision makers who value particularly practical research<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-divider\"><span class=\"pobs-cmp-divider__pill\">vs<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-cell pobs-cmp-cell--phd\"><div class=\"pobs-cmp-label\">Who is it suitable for?<\/div><div class=\"pobs-cmp-val\">For individuals who wish to engage intensively in independent scientific research<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pobs-cmp-row\">\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-cell pobs-cmp-cell--phdr\"><div class=\"pobs-cmp-label\">Title \/ academic degree<\/div><div class=\"pobs-cmp-val\">PhDr., assigned to the second level of the Bologna classification<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-divider\"><span class=\"pobs-cmp-divider__pill\">vs<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pobs-cmp-cell pobs-cmp-cell--phd\"><div class=\"pobs-cmp-label\">Title \/ academic degree<\/div><div class=\"pobs-cmp-val\">PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), assigned to the third level of the Bologna classification<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2591\u2591 BOLOGNA CLASSIFICATION \u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591 -->\n<section class=\"pobs-sec pobs-sec--alt\">\n  <div class=\"pobs-wrap\">\n    <span class=\"pobs-eyebrow\">Background<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"pobs-h2\">The Bologna classification: the difference between PhDr. and PhD<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"pobs-hbox\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\">\n      <p>At the beginning of the 2000s, there was widespread uncertainty about the value of foreign university degrees. This led to the introduction of the <strong>Bologna classification<\/strong>, which divides academic degrees into three levels and determines how the various academic degrees may be used.<\/p>\n      <p>The following classification applies to Austria and Germany, among others, although there are differences here too. Other countries may not yet have completed the transition process to standardize higher education degrees through the Bologna classification, so there may be differences.<\/p>\n      <p>The first academic degree corresponds to the bachelor&#8217;s degree. A degree at this level qualifies the holder to pursue a master&#8217;s degree.<\/p>\n      <p>The <strong>second level<\/strong> includes, for example, master&#8217;s degrees, Magister degrees, and Diplom-Ingenieur degrees. These diploma or master&#8217;s degree programs also qualify graduates to pursue doctoral studies. The PhDr. is also classified in this category, which entitles holders in Austria to apply for A level positions.<\/p>\n      <p>Only third level doctoral degrees may be referred to as Dr. This includes the traditional doctorate or PhD. <strong>These degrees require an independent scientific contribution.<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2591\u2591 APPLY STRIP (replaces embedded lead form) \u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591 -->\n<section class=\"pobs-sec pobs-sec--dark pobs-apply-strip\">\n  <div class=\"pobs-wrap\">\n    <span class=\"pobs-eyebrow\">Ready to take the next step?<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"pobs-h2\">Start your PhDr. distance learning program<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"pobs-lead\">Apply now for the PhDr. distance learning program. 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Find out more about the program structure, course content, and our partner university here.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"pobs-procard__cta\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/pobs-fernstudium.com\/phdr-fernstudium-dti\/\" class=\"pobs-btn pobs-btn--outline-dark pobs-btn--block\">About the PhDr distance learning<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2591\u2591 CONTACT \u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591\u2591 -->\n<section class=\"pobs-sec\">\n  <div class=\"pobs-wrap\">\n    <span class=\"pobs-eyebrow\">Do you have additional questions?<\/span>\n    <h2 class=\"pobs-h2\">Your contact person for the PhDr. and PaedDr. distance learning programs<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"pobs-lead\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">Robert Lang, Course Advisor, is happy to answer your questions about the PhDr. and PaedDr. distance learning programs.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"pobs-cinfo\">\n      <div class=\"pobs-citem\">\n        <div class=\"pobs-citem__icon\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#001C48\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M3 6.5V17a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h14a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V6.5M3 6.5A2 2 0 0 1 5 4.5h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2M3 6.5l9 6.5 9-6.5\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n          <div class=\"pobs-citem__lbl\">E-Mail<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pobs-citem__val\"><a href=\"mailto:lang@pobs.at\">lang@pobs.at<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/pobs -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doctoral Programs Compared PhDr. and PhD compared A side-by-side look at both doctoral degrees: admission requirements, course content, duration, and how each academic title may be used. 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