Overview

About the program

The Plasma Physics and Nuclear Fusion program provides a solid background in the field of plasma physics and nuclear fusion, their research methodology and the skills required to conduct a research work and a critical evaluation of outcomes.

In close connection with the Erasmus Mundus Master in Plasma Physics and Nuclear Fusion (European Master of Science in Nuclear Fusion and Engineering Physics; FUSION-EP), in which Universidad Carlos III de Madrid participates, the goal of our program is the training of researchers in the field of plasma physics and nuclear fusion, to primarily enable them to join either university research teams or specific projects in the field of fusion in the European Community, particularly the project of construction of the international fusion reactor ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor), currently in progress at Cadarache (France), which will require specialized human capital.

Programme Structure

Research areas:

Magnetic confinement fusion (tokamaks and stellarators)
Plasma theory and computational plasma physics
Plasma-wall interaction and advanced materials for fusion
Plasma diagnostics, control and data analysis
Fusion technology and engineering
Industrial plasmas
Astrophysical plasmas
Space plasma propulsion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

111

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madrid, Spain

Disciplines

Physics Nuclear Engineering View 5 other PhDs in Physics in Spain

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

111

Other requirements

General requirements

Students should have a Bachelor’s degree level basic knowledge of classical and modern physics, as well as adequate mathematical and computational training. The prerequisites are a Bachelor's degree in engineering, applied physics, physics or equivalent.

Selection is based on merit and capacity of the candidates, for which the following criteria are considered:

Academic transcript of previous studies
Curriculum vitae (scientific and professional background, relevant merits, etc.)
Motivation letter by the candidate stating their reasons to participate in the Program
Endorsement letters from professors at the university or from professors or researchers at other institutions with direct knowledge of the capacity and competence of the candidate
Relevance of the thesis project and its connection with the lines of research of the Ph.D. Program. For this purpose, the thesis project can be endorsed by a professor from the program

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

780 EUR / year

≈ 780 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

780 EUR / year

≈ 780 EUR / year

Living costs

Madrid

Spain

745 - 1260 EUR / month

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