Overview

This Physics programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on conducting original and high-quality research across multiple areas of physics, including high-energy phenomena, quantum systems, astrophysics, and materials science. It brings together academic and research institute collaboration to support work across both theoretical and experimental fields.

Key Facts

The academic environment enables engagement with diverse scientific topics such as particle physics, cosmology, nanoscience, optics, and environmental systems. Candidates work within a broad disciplinary framework that integrates different approaches to understanding physical processes and supports innovation across varied research areas.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality, and aligning it with established research directions. Supervision includes advising on research design, monitoring progress, facilitating access to institutional resources, and assisting with thesis preparation and completion, with possibilities for external or joint guidance when appropriate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

High-Energy Physics
Quantum Physics and Quantum Information
Materials Physics and Nanoscience
Optics and Electromagnetism
Space and Environmental Physics
Statistical and Theoretical Physics
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: February 29, March 20, May 30, July 30, October 15, November 15

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Physics View 5 other PhDs in Physics in Spain

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Proven research experience and strong knowledge of fundamental physics concepts and tools
Ability to assimilate new knowledge required
Fluency in English required (programme working language)
Academic record and relevance of previous studies in physics evaluated (60%)
Research experience (publications, conferences, projects) assessed (20%)
Research grants considered (10%)
Research stays abroad evaluated (10%)
Up to 15–30 ECTS of supplementary training may be required if prior studies lack research credits

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year

Additional Details

If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545.

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

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

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