Overview
Key facts
The main areas of the Technological Physics Engineering PhD Program from Instituto Superior Técnico are:
- Astrophysics and Gravitation
- Plasmas Physics, Nuclear Fusion, Photonics and Intense Lasers;
- Physics of Condensed Matter, Nanotechnology and Solid State Physics;
- Particle Physics and Nuclear Physics.
Objectives
The PhD Program in Physics Engineering is designed to provide advanced knowledge and research capabilities into subjects involving applications in physical and physical engineering, consistent with the expertise available in the Department of Physics of IST. The graduates of PDEFT are exposed to advanced experimental techniques in plasma physics, intense lasers, optics, nanotechnologies and nuclear and particle physics, including data acquisition systems, real time control measurements, instrumentation, and micro and nanofabrication techniques.
After completing their PhD, graduates of this program are expected to have acquired the ability to perform autonomous scientific work in their particular field of study, expanding the frontiers of knowledge with their original research to the highest standards of quality and integrity. These graduates should promote academic, professional, technological, social and cultural progress, in interaction with the academic community and the society at large.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Experimental Methods in Particle Physics
- Advanced Topics in Particle and Astroparticle Physics
- Complements of Microtechnologies
- Condensed Matter Physics and Quantum Information
- Engineering-Padova
- Nuclear Physics Methods in Science and Technology
- Outreach and Teaching Skills
- Physics-Munich
- Physics of Semiconductor Nanostructures
- Physics Seminar
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Deadlines:
- 12th of July
- 16th of September
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Physics Electronics & Embedded Technology General Engineering & Technology View 3 other PhDs in Electronics & Embedded Technology in PortugalAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Holders of an Undergraduate Degree and Master’s Degree may apply for this training doctoral programme by obtaining a pass in an advanced study course, that grants a total of credits between 30 and 60 ECTS, followed by advanced research, development and innovation work, leading to a dissertation (PhD thesis). In all it has a 3 year duration.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Lisbon
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