Doctorate or PhD. (dt-schweiz. Doktorat) in Switzerland is possible on the basis of a classical university. With regard to applied universities (dt. Fachhochschule) or pedagogical universities (dt. Pädagogische Hochschule), in Switzerland, special permission must be obtained in order to write a doctoral thesis with teachers from these institutions. In Switzerland, there are the following classical universities where you can enroll in doctoral studies or PhD.: