Overview

The PhD in Physics and Astronomy at Aarhus University is always based on research where suitable supervisors work with topics within the following research areas:

Atomic, molecular and optical physics
Stellar astrophysics and Cosmology
Biophysics
Surface science
Nano science
Statistical physics
Nuclear physics
CERN related physics
Condensed matter and materials science
Accelerator mass spectrometry
Science Studies
Science Education

Examples of employment after graduation:

High schools, Industry, Research Institutions, Universities

Programme Structure

Research facilities:

A number of accelerators

Synchrotron radiation facility

Optical and laser laboratories

Storage ring Facility for materials characterization

Facilities for thin film synthesis

Clean room Wind tunnel to simulate conditions on Mars

SONG network of telescopes at Tenerife

Access to facilities at CERN through our membership

Access to Nordic Optical Telescope through membership

Access to European Southern Observatory through membership

Access to Kepler Satellite through agreement with NASA

Access to satellites through European Space Agency Computers of various capacities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-11-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Credits

480 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aarhus, Denmark

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences

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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

IELTS

6.5

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83

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal information

Curriculum Vitae

Academic background

Financing - indicate sources and amounts of possible financial support, if any. Also, please see the "Financing and prospective supervisors" section above.

Plan of study

Project description for open calls (½-4 pages) - describe your ideas and research plans for your project.

References

Motivation

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 DKK per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 DKK per year during 36 months.

Documented funding is a prerequisite for admission. You can apply as a self-financed student or for scholarships/fellowships in connection with your application

Living costs for Aarhus

6639 - 10051 DKK /month

Living costs

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