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Doing a PhD today · for busy professionals

Doing a PhD is no longer what it was in 2022.

AI takes the hard graft off your hands: literature review, structure, formalities. You provide the academic substance. We show you how to make the most of it without compromising integrity: a tool for your work, not ‘letting it write for you’.

Free initial consultation → No obligation · part-time · 100% your own work
The balance, clearly defined

What AI takes care of. What remains your own work.

This clear distinction is our guiding principle. And your safeguard. This way, you can use the tool without your degree being called into question.

This is what AI takes off your hands

The drudgery

  • Finding, reviewing and organising literature
  • Drafting an outline and argumentative framework
  • Formatting, citation, formalities
  • Polishing the language of drafts
This remains your responsibility

The academic core

  • Research question and your own thesis
  • Methodology, analysis, interpretation
  • Original contribution to knowledge
  • Responsibility for the content
The three most common concerns

What makes many people hesitate, and why it doesn’t hold water.

Integrity · is it still my work?
“Is this even my work then?”

Yes. AI does the legwork, never the core. The research question, methodology and findings remain entirely your own work.

Time · alongside my job?
“I simply don’t have the time for it.”

This is exactly where the benefit lies: what used to take months of hard work is now reduced to a manageable amount that can be fitted in alongside your job.

Academic integrity · is AI allowed?
“Is it even allowed to use AI in academia?”

As a tool: yes, provided it’s transparent and complies with the rules. As a ghostwriter: no. We draw a clear line at this very point.

The difference that no one else makes

A tool for your work, rather than ‘having someone else write it for you’.

It’s the fine line that makes all the difference. We use AI to help you get to the heart of the matter faster. Not so that someone else writes your work. That keeps your authorship beyond reproach.

100 per cent your own work; the substance remains yours.
AI used transparently and in compliance with the rules.
A recognised process – the university decides.
No ghostwriting, no long-term consequences.
What you get, in concrete terms

Part-time, recognised and honest.

Part-time, without a career break. Easily planned alongside work and family, with support available anywhere in the world.
Recognised universities, H+ status in anabin; state-recognised higher education institutions. The university decides.
Previous learning is recognised – what you’ve already achieved counts. This shortens your journey.
Personal support at every stage: a dedicated contact person, structured methodology and feedback. You’re never on your own.
Realistic timetable: An honest roadmap rather than ‘record-time’ promises.
Free, no-obligation initial consultation: An honest assessment of whether and how this is feasible for you.
How it works

Four modular phases to a PhD

Each phase is a clear step with a defined outcome. You always know where you stand.

Preparation

Refining your topic, drafting an exposé, finding a suitable university and a supervisor.

Application

Admission to the recognised process, with structured support.

Research phase

Research and writing using a methodological approach, with feedback and a timetable. Your work.

Final examination

Prepare thoroughly for your defence, right through to your degree.

Frequently asked questions

What you need to know before you get in touch.

Will AI write my doctoral thesis?+

No. AI handles the groundwork: research, structure and formalities. The research question, methodology and findings are, and remain, your own achievement. It is precisely this distinction that makes the degree unassailable.

Is the use of AI permitted in a PhD?+

As a transparent tool, yes – within the guidelines set by your university. We’ll show you how to use it in a way that complies with the rules and is traceable.

How much time will this actually save me?+

That depends on the topic and approach. The greatest time savings come from research, structure and formalities. We’ll provide a realistic estimate during our initial consultation.

Is the doctoral degree recognised and valid in my country?+

We work exclusively with state-recognised universities. All participating universities are listed in anabin, the official database of the Kultusministerkonferenz, with H+ status, meaning they are classified as universities recognised in Germany. The degree is awarded through a standard doctoral programme involving supervision, examination and original research; the decision to award the degree rests solely with the university.

Whether and in what form you are permitted to use the title is determined by the country in which you hold it. The same criteria are assessed everywhere: a recognised higher education institution and a standard procedure. Only the competent authority has a different name: in Germany, the anabin and the ZAB; in Turkey, the YÖK; in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Education; in the UAE, the MOHESR; and within the EU, the relevant ENIC-NARIC authority. During your initial consultation, we will tell you which authority is responsible for your case and what it checks. This information is provided for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice.

Which specialist areas do we support?+

Our main areas of focus are Management & Economics, Law (for lawyers) and Healthcare (Family, Public Health). Please also feel free to discuss related fields with us.

Your next step

Free initial consultation, with no obligation.

A 15-minute session during which we’ll assess your current situation and give you an honest assessment of whether and how a PhD is feasible for you.

Please fill in your contact details in the form. We’ll ring you back and sort out all the details during the call.

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