Overview

About the program

Excellence in science combined with savoir vivre - Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz offers the ideal infrastructure for leading worldwide research in physics. As a student, you benefit from an unusually wide range of research specializations and you can choose amongst more than 50 research groups.

If you already know that Physics is your passion, the Fast Track PhD at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is the right degree for you. As an excellent BSc graduate, you can jumpstart your research career by directly moving on to the PhD level.

During the first two semesters, you complete advanced courses while already starting your own research project. The Fast Track can be completed in collaboration with all participating research institutions on campus, including the PRISMA Cluster of Excellence.

Programme Structure

Research groups include:

Experimental Particle and Astroparticle Group
Institute for Atmospheric Physics
Theoretical Particle Physics Group
Theoretical and Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
Theoretical and Experimental Quantum Physics
Institute for Nuclear Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics View 28 other PhDs in Physics in Germany

Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

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

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and/or in Germany, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Admission requirements: a Master's or Bachelor's degree with a Grade Point Average of B or better.
Depending on the individual requirements of each PhD student, starting a career in research at JGU by pursuing a Fast Track PhD may be a good fit and saves a lot of time.
Instead of aiming for the Master's degree, our Fast Track PhD students can pursue their doctorate right after graduating with their Bachelor's degree. This helps students to focus on their career in science and research earlier.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

no tuition fees, only a semester fee: 357,46 EUR

Living costs for Mainz

710 - 1230 EUR /month

Living costs

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