PhD / Doctorate •

Degree

Dr rer nat (PhD equivalent) in Physics

In cooperation with

University of Cologne

Teaching language

• English

Languages

The entire programme is taught in English.

Programme duration

6 semesters

Beginning

Only for doctoral programmes: any time

Application deadline

No deadlines

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme

No

Joint degree / double degree programme

No

Description/content

The Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy is a joint programme of graduate studies between the Universities of Bonn and Cologne. It was funded through the Excellence Initiative from 2007 to 2019.

The PhD programme involves three years of research-oriented thesis work, leading to a doctoral degree in the field of physics. Scientific interests are centred on activities in applied and quantum optics, nuclear, and particle physics, physics of condensed matter, statistical physics, astroparticle physics, and mathematical physics.

Course organisation

All graduate studies (for the Master's and PhD) at our department are coordinated by the Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy (BCGS).
The PhD programme involves three years of research-oriented thesis work leading to a doctoral degree in the field of physics.

A Diploma supplement will be issued

No

International elements

• International guest lecturers
• Specialist literature in other languages
• Projects with partners in Germany and abroad

Course-specific, integrated German language courses

No

Course-specific, integrated English language courses

No

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Semester contribution

Students must pay a social fee of approx. 330 EUR per semester ("Sozialbeitrag"), which is used to support student activities and provides free public transport in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Costs of living

Approx. 950 EUR per month

Funding opportunities within the university

Yes

Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

PhD students are generally paid from the funds of their research group.

Academic admission requirements

Academic admission requirements include a German "Diplom" or Master of Science in physics, or a five-year Bachelor of Science in physics. Depending on the academic qualification, a qualifying period of up to one year may be required.

Language requirements

Not required for the PhD programme

Application deadline

No deadlines

Submit application to

http://www.gradschool.physics.uni-bonn.de/Applying/BCGS_Apply_H2.html

Accommodation

Accommodation is available through the "Studierendenwerk Bonn" (https://www.studierendenwerk-bonn.de/en/accommodation/ ) or on the private housing market.

Structured research and supervision

Yes

Research training / discussion

Yes

Support for international students and doctoral candidates

• Welcome event
• Specialist counselling
• Visa matters

General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

Office for international students (assistance in finding accommodation and support with administrative formalities), mentor system (individual academic counselling), tutor system (studying in small learning groups), cultural and social programmes (excursions, visits, etc.), intensive language courses in German

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