Overview
The academic subjects of the Particle Physics and Universe Sciences programme at the University of Helsinki include theoretical physics, astronomy and physics (specialization lines of space physics and particle and nuclear physics).
Activities
The activities of the doctoral programme are concentrated at the Division of Particle Physics and Astrophysics within the department of Physics.
The total number of graduate students within the doctoral programme is around 60. Students carry out their research projects in the Department of Physics and many other institutes, e.g. Helsinki Insitute of Physics, the Finnish Meteorological Institute and the Finnish Geodetic Institute.
Programme Structure
Subjects:
- theoretical physics,
- astronomy and physics
- space physics and particle
- nuclear physics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
The application periods
- 1–15 September 2022
- 1–15 November 2022
- 17–31 January 2023
- 4–18 April 2023
- 17–28 July
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Physics Astronomy & Space SciencesAcademic 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
- Applications must meet the minimum requirements set for supervisory arrangements (see selection criteria). The supervisors and the coordinating academic named in the application must have agreed to the task.
- Your previous degree must be relevant to the planned research topic and discipline. A degree is regarded as relevant if it includes sufficient studies in a discipline which, given the topic of the proposed doctoral dissertation, can be regarded as a suitable basis for doctoral studies.
- All the studies required for the degree you apply with completed, graded and registered by the end of the relevant application period. No exceptions are made to this rule. Applicants who are granted a study right must be able to present a certified copy of their official degree diploma before accepting the offered study place.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
No tuition fees for PhD students.
Living costs for Helsinki
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
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