PhD Program in Computational Science
General Information
General information about the Graduate School and your path from application to graduation can be found via PhD Programs.
Doctoral Program in Computational Science
The PhD program in Computational Science is a joint initiative of the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich, which aims to:
- Foster sustained interactions between PhD students, faculty and staff
- Promote exchanges between academia, industry and society enabled by computational science
Computational Science is an interdisciplinary field that leverages computational methods, algorithms, and simulations to solve complex scientific problems within the realms of biology, physics, chemistry, earth sciences, astronomy, and other natural sciences. Computational science offers methods of scientific inquiry, complementing theory and experiments, and expanding the potential for discovery and innovation.
Applicants to the program are expected to have a background both in computing and natural science.
Application and enrollment
The Computational Sciences PhD program is a 3-4year MSc to PhD program. Participating students can choose from a broad selection of research topics and classes. Enrollment into the program is decided by an admission committee. In order to graduate, students need to fulfill the following requirements:
- Acquisition of 12 credit points of advanced courses
- Deposition and defense of a Ph.D. thesis describing the student’s original research work,
- Additional requirements imposed by the host institution (University of Zurich or ETH Zurich) so as to comply fully with their regulations.
The final degree is conferred by either the University of Zurich or the ETH Zürich, depending on the academic affiliation of the host laboratory.
Official program regulations: PDF EN / PDF DE