… have demonstrated a systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of the skills and methods of research associated with that field;

… have demonstrated the ability to conceive, design, implement, and adapt a substantial process of research with scholarly integrity;

… have made a contribution through original research that extends the frontier of knowledge by developing a substantial body of work, some of which merits national or international refereed publication;

… are capable of critical analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of new and complex ideas;

… can communicate with their peers, the larger scholarly community, and with society in general about their areas of expertise;

… can be expected to be able to promote, within academic and professional contexts, technological, social or cultural advancement in a knowledge based society.

Ordinance on the Coordination of Teaching at Swiss Higher Educational Institutions

Art. 4 Multi-tiered system of study (German / French / Italian)

Ordinance on the Coordination of Teaching at Swiss Higher Educational Institutions

Art. 10 Admission to a doctoral degree program (German / French / Italian)

Ordinance on the Coordination of Teaching

Art. 11 Degrees conferred by universities (German / French / Italian)