In the doctoral program "Landscape Archaeology and Architecture," the principal focus is not on the archeology of particular spaces but on the wide spectrum of methods and research strategies applied in the study of landscape archaeology and architectural history. The program’s students acquire skills in data acquisition and analysis – from concrete field methodologies used in the geosciences to data evaluation with the aid of geographical information systems and other modeling methods, from digital topographic surveying to the measurement and reconstruction methods of building research. Thus, the doctoral program focuses on fundamental techniques that can be used to reconstruct the dynamics of landscapes and the complexity of architecture. A partner of the universities, the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut contributes its unique practical expertise in archaeology and architectural history throughout the world to the training of doctoral candidates.

If you have any questions about the doctoral program, please contact: regina.attula@berliner-antike-kolleg.org

To apply for admission to the program, please use our application portal.

For questions about the application and much more, see our FAQ.

Members of the managing committee

The members of the Executive Committee review the applications received for study places and scholarships, decide on an invitation to a selection interview and conduct the selection interview with the applicants. The chair of the committee is also responsible for the academic management of the program and, in cases of doubt, decides on the recognition of academic achievements for the curriculum.

Prof. Dr. Elke Kaiser (FUB) (chairwoman)
Prof. Dr. Stephan G. Schmid (HU)
PD Dr. Agnes Henning (HU)
Dr.-Ing. Katja Piesker (DAI) (academic associate)
Dr. Regina Attula (coordinator)
Mariana Silva Porto M.A. (HU) (student representative)
Kristina Zielke M.A. (FUB) (dep. student representative)

Departments and institutes connected with the doctoral program

Freie Universität Berlin

• Egyptological Seminar
• Institute for Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology
• Institute of Art History – East Asian Art History
• Institute of Classical Archaeology
• Institute of Prehistoric Archaeology

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

• Department of Archaeology - Northeast African Archaeology and Cultural Studies

• Department of Archaeology - Classical Archaeology (Winckelmann-Institut)

Information on requirements for admission as a doctoral student in your chosen subject can be obtained from the relevant doctoral office (Promotionsbüro) of the responsible faculty (at the Humboldt-Universität) or department (at the Freie Universität). Please bear in mind: the doctorate regulations of the responsible faculty/department determine whether persons chosen to act as supervisor are eligible to serve as reviewers of the dissertation.

You can find more information in the FAQ.