From agony to choice: find the ideal topic for your thesis with Studyond
65,000+ theses per year – and everyone is asking themselves: ‘What should I write about?’ So you're not alone! By Dr Alexandra Allgaier
- August 04, 2025
- 3 Min. reading time
Shortly before graduating, all students face the same challenge: their final thesis.
Many thoughts are running through your head: How should I structure my work? How many pages do I need to write? What requirements does my supervisor have? But the most important and trickiest question is: What should I actually write about?
Why choosing a topic is so difficult
Finding a suitable research topic for your thesis is often more difficult than expected. Why? On the one hand, there is often a fear of making the wrong decision. After all, your topic will accompany you for several months. On the other hand, sometimes inspiration is simply lacking. No idea seems exciting enough or feasible at first glance. Added to this are doubts as to whether the chosen topic is scientifically relevant or practically feasible.
And then there is the time pressure, which does not exactly make the choice any easier.
How to find a topic efficiently: Studyond
Fortunately, there are tools available to help you choose a topic. One option is the Studyond platform. Here you will find over 1,000 current research topics from universities and companies in various industries.
How it works: Log in for free with your university email address and scroll through the list of topics. If you are interested in a topic, you can apply directly. If not, you will receive valuable food for thought.
You can also get in touch with experts from the industry. They will help you develop your own ideas or provide you with valuable data for your work.
In addition to these tools, however, there is one golden rule, even if it sounds like a cliché: choose a topic that really interests you! You will spend weeks or even months working on your topic – the more it fascinates you, the easier the work will be.
How to involve your caregiver in choosing topics
If you have an idea or already have a specific topic in mind, you should definitely talk to your supervisor at your university. The aim here is to refine your idea or topic: Is the question clearly formulated? Is the focus narrow enough so that you can work on it within the given framework? Remember: A thesis does not have to reinvent the wheel, but rather deal specifically with a certain aspect of a topic.
A valuable tip: take a look at previous work that your supervisor has supervised. What were the main points of focus? Are there recurring elements such as a specific outline or chapter structure? Such insights can help you develop your own rough concept and better assess the expectations for your work.
Conclusion: Why you should see your choice of subject as a career opportunity
What may seem challenging at first is actually a great opportunity – perhaps even one of the greatest of your studies. By choosing the right topic, you will not only delve deeper into a subject area, but also acquire valuable skills that are in demand in practice.
Even more importantly, your thesis can be your springboard into the professional world. A strategically chosen topic will enable you to make initial contacts with companies, build up an expert profile and position yourself as a specialist. If you choose a relevant topic, you will often receive job offers and have the opportunity to continue your research in practice after your studies.
Find your topic here: https://studyond.com/
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