2)    Statistical Physics:  Kerson Huang, „Statistical Mechanics”

3)    Quantum field theory: M. E. Peskin and D.V. Schroeder, „An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory”

4)    Elementary particle theory: 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 relativity: R. De’Inverno, „Introducing Einstein’s Relativity”

Speciality: experimental physics

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”

Speciality: astrophysics

1)    H. Karttunen, P. Kröger, H. Oja, M. Poutanen, K. J. Donner, „Fundamental Astronomy”

2)    „Astronomy”, a collective work 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”

2)    „Astronomy”, a collective work 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”

2) One photograph of the candidate, compliant with the requirements for issuing identity documents (passport, ID card), image dimensions 35 mm x 45 mm;

3) A photocopy of the candidate’s diploma of second degree university qualifications, uniform master studies or equivalent. The candidate must also present the original for verification. It is acceptable to submit a certificate of graduation, referred to below, issued by a domestic university;

4) According to art. 186 paragraph 2 of the Law on Higher Education it is possible that persons who have the highest quality of scientific achievements may apply for admission to the Doctoral College of Physics and Astronomy without having a master’s degree, but when is a graduated bachelor studies, or when has completed the third year of uniform master’s studies and has the status of a student. In order to confirm the fulfillment of the condition referred to in Art. 186 paragraph 2 of the Law on Higher Education, the candidate is also required to submit:

A) two written opinions confirming the high quality of scientific research and confirming the high level of advancement of these works, issued by academic supervisors with at least an associate professor degree or employees of a foreign university or scientific institution who have significant achievements in the field of scientific issues related to the planned research work PhD student,

or

B) certificate of the status of the beneficiary of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education „Diamond Grant” program;

In addition, in this case, the candidate also submits a photocopy of the bachelor studies diploma (with the original for inspection to confirm compliance by the university) or a certificate from the dean’s office confirming the completion of the third year of uniform master’s studies and a diploma supplement containing a list of attended and completed courses with grades; Diplomas obtained abroad require authentication in the form of legalization or apostille;

5) Diploma supplement containing a list of attended courses with grades;

6) Digital version of the bachelor/ master thesis provided on any data carrier

7) A written statement by the desired/planned supervisor /supervisors confirming their willingness to take on this role, if the candidate is admitted to the College, and a written opinion of the planned supervisor about the doctoral student;

8) The candidate may provide additional written opinions or letters of recommendation;

9) The candidate’s written statement informing if he/she holds a doctoral title, is an academic teacher, scientific employee or a PhD student in a different college of the University of Wrocław’s Doctoral School or at different Doctoral School (based on the official statement template);

10) Confirmation of recruitment fee payment;

………..

Foreigners need to additionally provide:

1) curriculum vitae;

2) a certificate of English proficiency (B2 level);

3) A Polish translation of the candidate’s diploma or other documents granting the ability to study in the Doctoral School. The translation needs to be certified by a sworn translator (included in the list of sworn translators of the Polish Ministry of Justice), a sworn translator of an EU country if said country has an institution of a sworn translator, or the Polish Consul;

4) A photocopy of the candidate’s residence permit. The candidate may be allowed to provide this photocopy after a successful admission into the Doctoral School.

WARNING:

the candidate is responsible for the accuracy of all provided documents and statements;