Overview

The Physics programme from Pavol Jozef Safárik University in Kosice can be completed in full-time or in external form as well. The learning objectives and requirements for students for both forms are identical whereas a standard duration of the full-time study is four years and of the external study five years. In this sense there is no need to distinguish between these forms in the description of the study programme.

Key Facts

The aim of education within the doctoral study programme is to prepare graduates in the specializations of Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics or Nuclear and Subnuclear Physics, who have a wide range of expert knowledge, skills and competences corresponding to a level no. 8 of the National Qualifications Framework of the Slovak Republic. The graduate of this study programme will obtain a third-level university education in the field of study Physics, with a dominant orientation toward theoretical physics, astrophysics, or nuclear physics. Direct educational activities are primarily carried out during the first two years of study, while research activities are concentrated in the third and fourth years of study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Astrophysics

High energy astrophysics

Solar activity

Planetary systems

Seminar in Astrophysics

High energy astrophysics

Numerical methods of astrophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English, Slovak

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Košice, Slovakia

Disciplines

Physics 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

The Doctoral study is open for graduates of the Master level who will become experts in the selected scientific discipline and will be awarded the “Philosophiae doctor” (PhD.) degree.

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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

5000 EUR / year

≈ 5000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5000 EUR / year

≈ 5000 EUR / year

Living costs

Košice

Slovakia

500 - 850 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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