Rules of enrolment
ENROLMENT CONDITIONS
Detailed enrolment conditions for the academic year 2026/2027 are listed in the table below. Please ensure timely delivery of the complete set of documents by the deadline of 4 September 2026. The documents may be submitted in person or sent by post. ATTENTION!!! Documents sent by post should arrive by 4 September 2026. Detailed schedule of enrolment is located in the „ENROLMENT SCHEDULE” tab.
ATTENTION !!!
In particularly justified cases, based on § 11 par. 3 and 4 of the resolution No. 126/2025 of the Senate of the University of Wrocław on the rules of enrolment to Doctoral School of the University of Wrocław, there is a possibility to submit documents ONLY in electronic version by 4 September 2026 via the website www.irka.uni.wroc.pl. In such case the candidate’s written application is required and the documents in paper version should be delivered by 16 September 2026.
| Faculty name | Faculty of Physics and Astronomy |
|---|---|
| Doctoral College name | Doctoral College of Physics and Astronomy |
| Scientific discipline/disciplines | Physical Sciences / Astronomy |
RULES OF ENROLMENT
Form of recruitment procedure
Interview (stationary or remote)
Topics covered during the interview
An interview consisting of two parts assessed independently, each on a scale of 0 to 30 ranking points. In justified cases it is possible to conduct an interview remotely via a videoconferencing platform selected by the recruitment committee. In such case the candidate’s written consent to electronic recording of the interview is required. The first part of the interview concerns the master’s/bachelor’s thesis and other scientific achievements of the candidate. In this part the candidate is obliged to give a short presentation containing information about the thesis and showcasing the candidate’s other possible scientific achievements obtained during the studies (e.g. internships, publications, participation in research, grants, schools, conferences, scholarships and awards). The second part of the interview concerns the candidate’s research plans, general knowledge of physics/astronomy (depending on the chosen scientific discipline) and knowledge of important issues and discoveries directly related to the candidate’s possible previous research work and planned research. Knowledge of physics/astronomy will be assessed based on the candidate’s answers to the Recruitment Committee’s questions.
Evaluation criteria
Detailed evaluation criteria
The first part of the interview will assess, among other things, the level and substantive content of the master’s/bachelor’s thesis and the nature of any other scientific achievements obtained during the studies. The second part of the interview will assess the candidate’s general knowledge of physics/astronomy (depending on the chosen scientific discipline) and knowledge of important issues and discoveries directly related to the candidate’s possible previous research work and planned research.
The minimum number of points required to obtain a positive result of the recruitment procedure
A total of not less than 30 ranking points, with the number of points obtained in each of the two parts of the interview not being less than 10;
The maximum number of points that can be obtained during the recruitment process is 60
Language of the recruitment process
Polish or English
Admission limit
7
Recommended reading
SPECIALITY: THEORETICAL PHYSICS
1) Quantum mechanics: L. I. Schiff, „Quantum Mechanics”
2) Statistical physics: Kerson Huang, „Introduction to Statistical Physics” / „Statistical Mechanics”
3) Quantum field theory: M. E. Peskin and D.V. Schroeder, „An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory”
4) Theory of elementary particles: Ta-Pei Cheng and Ling Fong Li, „Gauge theory of elementary particle physics”
5) Tao Pang, „An Introduction to Computational Physics”, Cambridge University Press (2008)
6) J. Kwapień, S. Drożdż „Physical Approach to Complex Systems”, Physics Reports. 515 (2012) 115-226
7) General theory of relativity: R. De’Inverno, „Introducing Einstein’s Relativity”
SPECIALITY: EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS
(English-language)
1) R. Feynman, R.B. Leighton, M. Sands, „The Feynman Lectures on Physics”
2) Charles Kittel, „Introduction to Solid State Physics”
3) W. N. Cottingham, D. A. Greenwood, „An Introduction to Nuclear Physics”
4) Eugene Hecht, „Optics”
(Polish-language)
1) R. Feynman, R.B. Leighton, M. Sands, „Feynmana wykłady z fizyki”
2) Charles Kittel, „Wstęp do fizyki ciała stałego”
3) K.N. Muchin, „Doświadczalna Fizyka Jądrowa”
4) Eugene Hecht, „Optyka”
SPECIALITY: astroPHYSICS
1) H. Karttunen, P. Kröger, H. Oja, M. Poutanen, K. J. Donner, „Fundamental Astronomy” (Available in Polish: H. Karttunen, P. Kröger, H. Oja, M. Poutanen, K. J. Donner, „Astronomia ogólna”, PWN, 2020)
2) Collective work, „Astronomy”, available at: https://openstax.org/details/books/astronomy
3) B. W. Carroll, D. A. Ostlie, „An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics”
4) R. Kippenhahn, A. Weigert, A. Weiss, „Stellar Structure and Evolution”
5) D. F. Gray, „The Observation and Analysis of Stellar Photospheres”
6) Lecture Notes on Stellar Structure and Evolution”, PDF available at: http://phys.au.dk/~jcd/evolnotes/LN_stellar_structure.pdf
SPECIALITY: helioPHYSICS
1) H. Karttunen, P. Kröger, H. Oja, M. Poutanen, K. J. Donner, „Fundamental Astronomy” (Available in Polish: H. Karttunen, P. Kröger, H. Oja, M. Poutanen, K. J. Donner, „Astronomia ogólna”, PWN, 2020)
2) Collective work, „Astronomy”, available at: https://openstax.org/details/books/astronomy
3) M. Stix, „The Sun – An Introduction”
4) M. Aschwanden, „Physics of the Solar Corona”
5) P. V. Foukal, „Solar Astrophysics”
6) O. Engvold, J-C. Vial, A. Skumanich, „The Sun as a Guide to Stellar Physics”
7) K. J. H. Phillips, „Guide to the Sun”
Required documents
1) an application for admission to the Doctoral School printed from the IRK system, signed by the candidate, along with consent to the processing of personal data for the purposes of the qualifying procedure and possible education at the Doctoral School of the University of Wrocław;
2) one photograph of the candidate, compliant with the requirements for issuing identity documents (passport, ID card), with image dimensions of 35 mm x 45 mm;
3) a photocopy of the diploma of completion of second-cycle studies or uniform master’s studies or equivalent, together with the original for inspection, in order to confirm compliance by the university; it is permissible to submit a certificate of completion of studies referred to below, issued by a domestic university
4) In the case of individuals demonstrating the highest quality of scientific achievements, admission to the Doctoral College of Physics and Astronomy may be sought by a person referred to in art. 186, par. 2 of the Act, who does not hold a Master’s degree, but is a graduate of first-cycle studies or a student who has completed the third year of uniform master’s studies and has student status. In order to confirm compliance with the condition referred to in art. 186, par. 2 of the Act, the candidate is also required to submit:
A) two opinions confirming the high quality of the research conducted and confirming the high degree of advancement of this work, issued by research supervisors with at least a postdoctoral degree or being employees of a foreign university or scientific institution who have significant achievements in the field of scientific issues related to the planned research work of the doctoral student,
or
B) certificate of beneficiary status of the Ministry of Education and Science “Diamond Grant” program;
Additionally, in such case the candidate also submits a photocopy of the diploma of completion of first-cycle studies (along with the original for inspection, in order to confirm compliance by the university) or a certificate of completion of the third year of uniform master’s studies issued by the candidate’s dean’s office, as well as a diploma supplement containing a list of completed subjects and grades;
ATTENTION!
Diplomas obtained abroad require an authentication in the form of legalisation or apostille;
5) sa diploma supplement containing a list of completed subjects and grades;
6) an electronic version of bachelor’s/master’s thesis delivered on any data carrier;
7) a written declaration by the intended supervisor(s) regarding their willingness to supervise the candidate if the candidate is accepted into the College, and a written opinion from the intended supervisor regarding the candidate, based, among other things, on the interview with the candidate; if the employment period of the intended supervisor is shorter than the expected duration of education at the doctoral school, the intended supervisor shall designate a person who will be able to assume the supervisor’s role.
8) the candidate may attach opinions (or letters of recommendation) regarding their person;
9) a declaration of the candidate for the Doctoral School of the University of Wrocław, containing information on whether the candidate: holds a doctoral degree or not, is an academic teacher or researcher, or a doctoral student at another college of the Doctoral School of the University of Wrocław or another Doctoral School (according to the required template);
10) confirmation of payment of the recruitment fee.
Foreigners additionally submit:
1) curriculum vitae;
2) a document confirming good knowledge of English at at least B2 level:
a) A certificate recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education confirming knowledge of English at least at B2 level (Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of July 30, 2025, on the types of documents certifying knowledge of the language in which studies are conducted) or
b) a certificate of knowledge of English at least at B2 level issued by the Intensive English Language Centre or the Practical Foreign Language Centre of the University of Wrocław.
Exempt from the requirement to present a document confirming their knowledge of English may be the candidates:
− for whom English was the language of instruction during
their studies (information about the language of instruction must
be provided on the diploma or diploma supplement);
− for whom English is their native language;
− who, during their studies, passed an English language exam at at least B2 level and this level is indicated in the diploma supplement
.
3) a Polish translation of a diploma or other document entitling one to study at the Doctoral School. The translation must be certified by a Polish sworn translator (entered on the list of sworn translators maintained by the Minister of Justice), a sworn translator from the EU (if the institution of sworn translators exists in the given country), or a Polish consul;
4) a photocopy of the document confirming the legalisation of stay (along with the original for inspection to confirm compliance).
It is possible to allow the candidate to take the entrance exam without a photocopy of the document confirming the legalisation of their stay, and to submit it only in the event of a positive result in the interview.
ATTENTION: the candidate is responsible for the veracity of all documents and declarations provided;
