Overview

The Physics and Astrophysics programme offered by Ecole Centrale de Lyon provides doctoral training in physics and astrophysics, supported by a large network of research laboratories and academic staff across leading institutions. It focuses on a wide range of disciplines, including astrophysics, subatomic physics, optics, nanoscience, and geophysics, offering a strong environment for advanced scientific research.

Key Facts

Students benefit from structured doctoral training that includes both scientific development and professional integration. The programme ensures high-quality supervision and supports students throughout their research, with access to extensive academic resources, laboratories, and collaborations within the University of Lyon and associated institutions.

The programme emphasizes the development of both research and professional skills, requiring participation in scientific and professional training modules during the PhD. It prepares students for careers in academia or the private sector, culminating in independent research and the completion of a doctoral thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Astrophysics
Subatomic Physics
Optics and Lasers
Nanosciences and Nanomaterials
Geophysics and Planetary Sciences
Scientific and Professional Training Modules

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Students need to have a 3-year funding to do a PhD thesis (e.g., research contract, a Cifre or a salary due to your professional activity).

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Écully, France

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 3 other PhDs in Astronomy & Space Sciences in France

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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

to hold a national master's degree or equivalent
to have a thesis subject and a thesis director qualified to supervise research attached to the PHAST doctoral school
to have a three-year financing contract whose amount is at least equal to the amount of the establishment contract

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Funding equates to a salary for the PhD student's research work. In most cases, your research team will help you find funding.

Living costs

Écully

France

640 - 950 EUR / month

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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Available Scholarships

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