Materials Science, Energy Research, Life Sciences Research (particle therapy)
PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland, conducting multidisciplinary research in materials science, energy, and health. While primarily a research institute, it hosts PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, and collaborates closely with ETH Zurich, EPFL, and other universities for academic programs and training.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Astroscience, Automation, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Manufacturing, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metrology, Nanotechnologies, Physics, Process Control, Project Management, Quality, Robotics, Signal Processing, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Thermodynamics
Diplomas*:
Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Extensive national and international collaborations with universities, research institutions, and industry. Operates large-scale research facilities (Swiss Light Source, SINQ, SmuS, SwissFEL) used by researchers worldwide. Crucial role in doctoral and postdoctoral training.
Research:
World-leading research in condensed matter physics, materials science, structural biology, particle physics (muon, neutron), accelerator technology, catalysis, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear energy and safety, and proton therapy.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2100
Current students***:
300
Foreign students***:
30%
Cumulative former students***:
1000
Pros
Switzerland’s largest research institute with unique large-scale facilities, conducting cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research. Excellent environment for PhD and postdoctoral research.
Cons
Primarily a research institute; degrees are awarded by partner universities. Access to facilities is competitive.
Best For
PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in physics, chemistry, materials science, energy, or life sciences, seeking to work at world-class large-scale research facilities.
*: 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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