Overview

Quantum mechanics forms the basis for the modern description of all materials and is used heavily in the doctoral programme.

Features

A Physics doctoral project at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) trains you to perform independent research.

It is project-oriented training where you are given primary responsibility for completing a project.

These projects are typically funded by the Austrian government or the European Union and are selected for funding by international referees.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Technology has advanced and perfected the ability to formalise problems in the engineering and natural sciences and to develop research-guided analyses and solutions.

The graduate is capable of performing high-level scientific work independently.

The graduate is capable of team work in the field of engineering and scientific research, in both the university and industrial sectors, and can assume coordinating and leading functions.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

completion of a subject-related diploma or master’s programme in engineering sciences or natural sciences at a university or

completion of another degree programme at a recognised Austrian or foreign post-secondary educational institution that is equivalent to the aforementioned degree programmes or

completion of a degree programme at a recognised Austrian or foreign post-secondary educational institution in combination with supplementary curricular requirements or

only in exceptional cases under very restrictive conditions: completion of a subject-related bachelor’s programme.

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Tuition Fee

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International

1452 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 726 EUR per semester during 36 months.
EU/EEA

726 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 363 EUR per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Graz

846 - 1191 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Physics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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