Cosmology & Astrophysics PhDs and MPhils
University of Portsmouth
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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OCT-26

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If youre ready to take your knowledge and interest in Cosmology and Astrophysics into a postgraduate research degree, theres no better place than Portsmouth.The Universitys Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) is one of the leading cosmology and astrophysics centres in the UK. Were active participants in a wide range of international collaborations, including the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), the Dark Energy Spectroscopic ...Read more

If you're ready to take your knowledge and interest in Cosmology and Astrophysics into a postgraduate research degree, there's no better place than Portsmouth.The University's Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) is one of the leading cosmology and astrophysics centres in the UK. We're active participants in a wide range of international collaborations, including the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-IV) and Euclid. The ICG is also a member of the SouthEast Physics Network (SEPNet), a consortium of nine world-class universities in the southeast of England. Our post-graduate students have the opportunity to engage with the SEPNet Graduate Network (GRADNet). By channelling this broad research expertise into one central, combined resource, GRADNet provides a wide range of postgraduate training opportunities, including specialised schools and student-led workshops and conferences.

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84/279
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26th
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42nd
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Daniel
24 Feb 25

The people really make the place feel like home. I have been left with the impression that everyone is truly trying their best to see me succeed, I feel welcomed by both students..Read more

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Samuel
20 Feb 25

The ICG is an outstanding group of bright collaborators with connections to scientific institutions all over the world making it perfect for a PhD in cosmology..Read more

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for a PhD or MPhil include an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a masters degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered. All applicants are subject to interview.

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£19,200 per year

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Accommodation - Burrell House (Standard and larger rooms – 155–174 per week)

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24 Feb 25
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The people really make the place feel like home. I have been left with the impression that everyone is truly trying their best to see me succeed, I feel welcomed by both students...
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20 Feb 25
Cosmology & Astrophysics PhDs and MPhils
The ICG is an outstanding group of bright collaborators with connections to scientific institutions all over the world making it perfect for a PhD in cosmology...
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

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University of Portsmouth
University House, Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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