PhD

Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy: PhD in Physics

University of Bonn

Bonn, GermanyPhysics

Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time

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Degree

PhD

Language

English

Tuition

Free

Duration

6 semesters

Programme Overview

This doctoral programme of the Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy is a research-focused PhD in physics. Research areas include applied and quantum optics, nuclear and particle physics, condensed matter physics, statistical physics, astroparticle physics, and mathematical physics.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements: Depending on the academic qualification, a qualifying period of up to one year may be required
Minimum GPA: No fixed minimum grade is published on the reviewed official pages.
English requirements: The official Bonn graduate-school page lists English as the programme language, but it does not publish a fixed CEFR, TOEFL, or IELTS threshold for this doctoral route on the reviewed pages.
Accepted bachelor fields: Applicants need a Diplom or Master of Science in physics, or a comparable physics qualification. Depending on prior preparation, a qualifying period of up to one year may be required.
APS Certificate: Yes
Thesis required: Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: None
Semester contribution: 345.07 EUR per semester if enrolled at the University of Bonn in Summer Semester 2026 according to the official Bonn costs page.
Funding info: Tuition: None Semester contribution: 345.07 EUR per semester if enrolled at the University of Bonn in Summer Semester 2026 according to the official Bonn costs page.

Career Outcomes

The programme prepares doctoral researchers for advanced research careers in physics across university, institute, and other high-level scientific research settings.

Typical job roles

Academic researcherResearch scientistPhysicistPostdoctoral fellow

Target industries

Research institutionsAcademiaNational laboratoriesTech companies