Overview

The PhD-education 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 2024-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

There are several intakes throughout the year. GSNS must receive your application for a PhD position at least three months (for EU citizens) or four months (for international citizens) prior to the preferred start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences

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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TOEFL^® IBT

83

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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

Tuition Fee

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.

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.