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Overview
Study Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology at University of Zurich
- The Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology PhD program from University of Zurich includes a curricular part for which doctoral students must obtain at least 12 ECTS credits.
- These can be obtained in a variety of ways, such as by attending graduate schools, giving talks at conferences or by attending advanced lectures.
- Appropriate lecture courses will be chosen by the PhD advisor together with the doctoral student.
- Appropriate lecture courses will be chosen by the PhD advisor together with the doctoral student. Doctoral students are encouraged to attend weekly research seminars and the astrophysics journal club.
- Doctoral students are encouraged to attend weekly research seminars and the astrophysics journal club.
- Additionally, doctoral students must assist with a lecture course for five semesters, for example, holding a problems class.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Astrophysical Thinking
- Advanced Topics of Theoretical Cosmology
- Research Seminar Theoretical Astrophysics
- Students Seminar
- Galaxy and Star Formation
- Teaching Advanced Microscopy for Life Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
12 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences Geographical Information Systems (GIS)Academic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission to doctoral study is governed by the ordinance on admission to studies at the University of Zurich (Verordnung über die Zulassung an der Universität Zürich VZS).
- The main requirement for admission to doctoral study is a Master's degree from a university or an equivalent degree. Each PhD project must receive approval from a professor at the Faculty of Science or from a person who has the right to confer a PhD at the Faculty of Science
- As a rule, the language of instruction in the PhD programs is English. All applicants whose native language is not English, or whose prior studies have not been conducted in English, are required to provide proof of sufficient knowledge of English.
Tuition Fee
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International
284 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 142 EUR per semester during 36 months. -
National
284 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 142 EUR per semester during 36 months.
- Tuition fee is 150 CHF per semester
Living costs for Zürich
1920 - 2572 CHF /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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