QS Rank:

63

KU Leuven

Leuven
,Belgium

Program Name
PhD in Theoretical High-Energy Physics

Deadline
February 20th, 2026
Overview
The ITP at the University of Leuven is a large theoretical physics Institute which currently comprises about 40 researchers at all levels and with a broad expertise in many branches of theoretical physics, including high-energy physics, complex systems, and mathematical physics./nThe high-energy physics group at the Institute pursues a broad range of research directions covering holography, string theory, supergravity, quantum field theory, cosmology and gravitational waves./nHoused in the Department of Physics and Astronomy on the Science campus just outside the city of Leuven./nThe ITP runs a prestigious Theoretical Physics Master Program and a PhD program, which is embedded into the Arenberg Doctoral School of the University of Leuven./nWe have two vacancies for PhD positions, one supervised by Prof. Thomas Van Riet and one by Prof. Thomas Hertog./nPreferred start date: 1st September 2026. The PhD has to be completed in four years./nPhD students at KU Leuven have a limited amount of teaching duties and receive a generous remuneration package./nApply via the online application tool: http://www.kuleuven.be/eapplyingforjobs/light/60615307

Duration
4 Months
Ranking
#42
The World University Rankings
#63
QS World University Rankings
Class Profile
Application Requirements
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