DIPC is an international research center located in San Sebastián, focused on condensed matter physics and materials science. It promotes high-level research and provides advanced training for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, often in collaboration with the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU).
Foundation with public and private support. Strong international collaborations and a vibrant program of visiting researchers. Close ties with UPV/EHU.
Research:
Theoretical and computational research in electronic properties of materials, nanoscience, surface physics, polymer physics, and quantum phenomena in condensed matter.
Famous Alumnis:
Pedro Miguel Etxenike
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
150
Current students***:
80
Foreign students***:
60%
Cumulative former students***:
200
Pros
Leading international research center in its specialized fields, fostering a dynamic scientific community. Excellent for doctoral and postdoctoral research.
Cons
Primarily a research institute; degrees awarded via collaborating universities. Very specialized.
Best For
PhD students and researchers specializing in condensed matter physics, materials science, or nanoscience, seeking a high-level international research environment.
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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