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63 PhD programmes in Astronomy & Space Sciences in Europe

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Astronomy

The Astronomy Unit at Queen Mary University of London offers postgraduate research opportunities across a wide range of areas of Astronomy and Astrophysics, leading to the degrees of PhD and MPhil. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$41,541/yr

Space Engineering

The University of Surrey Space Centre is the largest UK academic centre for space engineering research. With a host of expert academics and close links with industry, the Centre offers the ideal research environment for the next generation of space scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$37,500/yr

Physics and Astronomy

You will be at the cutting-edge of physics research, working alongside world-leading experts in one of the largest Physics departments in the UK, within the Physics and Astronomy programme from University of Birmingham.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3½ years$38,838/yr

Gravitational Physics

Gravitational Physics from Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Physics and Astronomy research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,379/yr

Astronomy Instrumentation

Astronomy Instrumentation from Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Physics and Astronomy research programmes.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,379/yr

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy and Astrophysics programme from Cardiff University is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Physics and Astronomy research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,379/yr

Physics and Astronomy

The Physics and Astronomy programme offered at Cardiff University, aim to offer a challenging and supportive environment, in which our students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in industry, research or academia. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,379/yr

Physics and Astronomy

Join our rich and vibrant community of researchers in the Physics and Astronomy programme from University of Southampton. Together we’re understanding the physics behind the fabric of the Universe and how it affects the world we observe.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$36,175/yr

Physics and Astronomy

The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics and Astronomy.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$32,133/yr
University of Lincoln4,1(50)
Lincoln, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Astrophysics

Students in the Astrophysics programme from the University of Lincoln can benefit from specialist computational facilities, training programmes to enhance research skills, and support from dedicated academic supervisors. 

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years, 3 months$25,044/yr
University of Sussex4,0(61)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Astronomy

Explore the extragalactic with our world-leading faculty in this Astronomy research programme offered at the University of Sussex.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$36,175/yr
The Open University UK4,2(160)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Stellar Astrophysics

Stellar Astrophysics is a major facet of Astronomy research at The Open University UK. We have strengths in both multi-wavelength observational programmes as well as in theoretical and computer modelling studies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$21,758/yr
The Open University UK4,2(160)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Astronomy Education

Academics in the Astronomy Research Group have led a number of Astronomy Education research projects, in collaboration with eSTEeM, The Open University UK centre for STEM pedagogy.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$21,758/yr
Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan4,2(101)
Poznan, Poland Top 4% in Worldwide

Exact Sciences

The Exact Sciences programme at Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan focuses on fundamental and applied research across disciplines such as astronomy, computer science, mathematics, chemistry, and physics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Chalmers University of Technology3,8(22)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Radio and Space Science

The Radio and Space Science programme offered by Chalmers University of Technology develops advanced research expertise in space processes, electromagnetic measurements, and environmental observations.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
The University of Manchester4,0(87)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Astronomy and Astrophysics at The University of Manchester is one of the largest and most active schools of physics in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$39,620/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(87)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Nonlinear Physics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active physics departments in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research. This PhD in Nonlinear Physics is offered at The University of Manchester.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$39,620/yr
University of Portsmouth4,0(96)
Portsmouth, United Kingdom +1 Top 3% in Worldwide

Cosmology and Astrophysics

If you're ready to take your knowledge and interest in Cosmology and Astrophysics into a postgraduate research degree, there's no better place than the University of Portsmouth.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$25,441/yr
The Open University UK4,2(160)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Imaging in Space

Scientists at The Open University UK have been involved in the development of instruments for space applications for many decades. The university offers this Imaging in Space programme.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$21,758/yr
University of Orleans4,0(22)
Orléans, France Top 8% in Worldwide

Energy, Materials, Geosciences, Space Sciences

Co-accredited by the University of Orleans, the University of Tours and INSA Centre Val de Loire, the Energy, Materials, Geosciences, Space Sciences Doctoral School (EMSTU) has doctoral students carrying out their research in the 13 research units attached to the DS distributed over the Orleans, Tours, Bourges and Blois sites. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree

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