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

University of Cologne

Köln, GermanyPhysics
Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time

Degree

PhD

Language

English

Tuition

Free

Duration

6 semesters

Programme Overview

Joint doctoral programme of the Universities of Bonn and Cologne focused on research-oriented PhD training across major areas of physics and astronomy.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

Master of Science in physics (or equivalent)

Minimum GPA
No fixed minimum GPA is published.
English requirements
Accepted proof includes TOEFL iBT 80 or an equivalent test such as IELTS 6.5.
Accepted bachelor fields
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in physics.
APS Certificate
Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee
None
Semester contribution
Approximately 320 EUR per semester according to the current programme information.
Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: Approximately 320 EUR per semester according to the current programme information.

Career Outcomes

The programme prepares candidates for doctoral-level research careers in physics, astronomy, and related high-level scientific environments.

Typical job roles

Academic researcherPostdoctoral fellowResearch scientistPhysicist

Target industries

AcademiaResearch institutionsNational laboratoriesTech companies

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Programme details

Degree
PhD
Language
English
Duration
6 semesters
Mode
full-time
Start
Only for doctoral programmes: any time
Deadline
Rolling (annual)

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