DN: What is the difference between joint, double and multiple degrees in Joint Doctorates?

In joint degrees there is only one diploma signed by two universities, while in double/multiple degrees the fellow receives two or more diplomas, each signed by the respective university.

DN: Is it possible to set up a joint doctorates programme that allows for some doctoral candidates to work towards a joint degree and others to work towards a double degree/multiple degrees (within the same programme)?

Yes, it is possible. However, the applicant has to explain in the proposal the reason why there are different types of degrees awarded depending on the individual research project.

The type of degree awarded (double, multiple or joint) will have to be defined in the pre-agreement letters of the legal entities delivering the degrees.