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

This doctoral programme of the Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy is a research-focused PhD in astrophysics and astronomy. Research areas include optical, radio, and X-ray astronomy, stellar evolution and dynamics, gravitational lensing, cosmology, and pulsar studies.

Academic requirements

German "Diplom" or Master of Science in physics/astronomy with thesis. 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, astronomy, astrophysics, mathematical physics, geophysics with a strong physics or astronomy foundation, or a comparable qualification. Depending on prior preparation, a qualifying period of up to one year may be required.

APS Certificate

Yes

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.

The programme prepares doctoral researchers for advanced research careers in astronomy and astrophysics in universities, observatories, research institutes, and related scientific environments.

• 1

  German-French-Luxembourgish Bachelor's Programme in Physics

  Saarland University

  Saarbrücken · Bachelor of Science · German, English, French

• 2

  Astrophysics

  Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

  München · Master of Science · English

• 3

  International Physics Studies Programme (Honours)

  Leipzig University

  Leipzig · Bachelor of Science · English

• 4

  Ocean and Climate Physics (MSc)

  Universität Hamburg

  Hamburg · Master of Science · English

• 5

  MSc Advanced Optical Technologies (MAOT)

  FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

  Erlangen · Master of Science · English