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PSL PhD Track in Astrophysics at Université PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres)

Université PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres), France

Programme overview

Highly selective, fully funded 5-year Master-PhD programme taught entirely in English: two years of master's (PSL PhD Track grant of EUR 10,000 per year over 10 months) followed, after a qualifying exam, by three years of doctoral research funded by a doctoral-contract equivalent, ending in the PhD awarded by Université PSL. This track starts from the PSL Master's in Astrophysics and is open for the September 2027 intake.

Faculty: Université PSL (graduate programme in Astrophysics)  |  Duration: 5 years (2 years master's + 3 years PhD)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in English  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Research track from Master 1 with close supervision by an academic tutor, a customised curriculum and an international scientific environment within the corresponding PSL graduate programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) or final year of one (master's holders also eligible); very good English (C1 recommended); entry requirements of the underlying master's; admission only from Master 1 (no direct entry to M2 or PhD Year 1). Applications 14 October to 14 December 2026 on the PSL portal for September 2027 intake, with a remote interview in English; criteria are academic excellence, research project quality and prior laboratory experience.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years (2 years master's + 3 years PhD)

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