Overview

The Nuclear and Subnuclear Physics study at Comenius University Bratislava allows the graduate to gain a detailed overview of a wide range of experimental and theoretical methods in the field of biophysics as well as related fields; acquires deep theoretical and methodological knowledge of general and molecular biophysics at the level of the current state of research in the world; apply the acquired knowledge in practice, acquire the ability to develop its own discipline, find application in various fields of science, research, industry and services in both the public and private sectors.

Career opportunities

In academia, as independent scientists or assistants. Completing the programme and obtaining a Ph.D. degree allows them to further career growth and obtain a SQDIIa qualification or associate professor.

In the field of public administration, graduating and obtaining a PhD degree will also allow them to apply in managerial positions, e.g. as employees of the Ministry of Environment and Departmental Institutions, in the environmental departments of municipalities and spatial planning departments, as well as in the health sector.

In the private sector in companies with an environmental focus (analysis of samples of environmental components, environmental impact assessment) as well as radiation focus (personal dosimetry, measurement of radioactivity in the environment), in which the PhD degree allows them to fill even managerial positions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Detection Technique and Monitoring Systems

Computer Simulations in Radiation Physics

Accelerator Ion Technologies

Selected Topics in Radiation Physics

Management of Scientific Work

Advanced High Energy Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bratislava, Slovakia

Disciplines

Physics Nuclear Engineering View 9 other PhDs in Physics in Slovakia

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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

Copy of bachelor’s degree diploma (in English)

Certified copy of master´s degree diploma (in English) – a student who has not yet completed his/her master’s degree study shall submit Official Confirmation of Study Towards University Degree (in English)

Official transcript of completed courses during the master’s study

Internationally recognized English language certificate (copy); when applying for the English programme

Structured CV in English, signed, with higlighted achievements the applicant wishes to receive points for; as listed in the List of points awarded to applicants based on their previous achievements

Two academic reference letters in English

Motivation letter in English

Application fee payment confirmation

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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

1000 EUR / year

≈ 1000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1000 EUR / year

≈ 1000 EUR / year

Living costs

Bratislava

Slovakia

600 - 980 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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Scholarships Information

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