The Ph.D. program in Physics in the School of Sciences and Humanities at NU (NU SSH) is designed to provide advanced skills and knowledge base at an expert level for individuals planning a career in academia, industry, and research settings in Kazakhstan and abroad. The program focuses on the enhancement of knowledge through advanced courses and the development of research skills at a high level.
The Ph.D. program in Physics especially focuses on priority areas for Kazakhstan, serving as a foundation for future high-tech industries and a knowledge-based economy. By the completion of the PhD program, students will be capable of designing and conducting independent, innovative, original and high quality research on a variety of topics in Physics as well as interdisciplinary topics.
In addition, program graduates will be prepared for working in industrial and academic environments including positions of university faculty members, senior researchers, high-tech entrepreneurs, engineers, product developers and science & technology policy makers.
Campus: Astana, Kazakhstan
Language: English
Delivery mode: Full-time, on-campus
Duration: 4 years
Total ECTS credit: 240
Year 1
Year 2-3
Year 3
Year 4
(*) Course may be waived for NU graduates and replaced by a L-9 course (core or elective) selected by the approval of the department chair.
(**) All participating schools and departments with Level 800 courses.
In the industrial and academic environment in the positions of university faculty members, senior researchers, engineers, and product developers.
