PhD Heidelberg Graduate School for Physics at Heidelberg University

Programme overview

The HGSFP is the central graduate school for all doctoral researchers in physics and astronomy at Heidelberg, with more than 400 doctoral candidates. Founded in 2007 within the German Excellence Initiative, it leads to the degree Dr. rer. nat. and registration is mandatory for physics and astronomy doctorates.

Faculty: Faculty of Physics and Astronomy | Department: Heidelberg Graduate School for Physics (HGSFP) | Intake: Yearly international round with deadline usually in late November (portal deadline 1 November); direct applications at any time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Doctoral research is combined with professional skills courses, teaching opportunities, thesis committees with regular feedback, and a community of researchers across physics, medicine, engineering sciences, biology, chemistry and mathematics.

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Entry requirements

Usually at least a Master's degree in Physics or equivalent, with a grade equivalent to at least 2.0 in the German system (roughly B+). Excellent students with four years of physics study can be admitted into the integrated master/doctoral programme, possibly with a preparatory phase of up to one year. Candidates are screened on grades, theses and two letters of recommendation. Apply through the web portal or directly using forms if an advisor and financial support exist.

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