Which European Schools Offer Graduate Programs in Thermonuclear Fusion?

[Heimisson]

I've got one and a half year left of my B.s. studies so I've started thinking about finding a graduate programs. I'm very interested in thermonuclear fusion and I want to do something with that so I've been looking up schools that are doing some research in that field theoretical or experimental and might offer a program oriented towards fusion.

I'm Scandinavian so going to a school in another scandinavian country is very easy so I found out that the KTH in Sweden is doing some interesting research in this field but I was hoping that someone might tell me about other schools preferably in Europe that I should look into.

Thanks.

 

[TonyG]

Hello there,

First of all, congratulations on being close to completing your B.S. studies and for already thinking about your future graduate program. It's great to see your enthusiasm for thermonuclear fusion and wanting to pursue a program in that field.

I would definitely recommend looking into the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics in Germany. They have a world-renowned fusion research program and offer graduate programs in both theoretical and experimental fusion. Additionally, they have collaborations with various universities in Europe, so you may have the opportunity to study at different institutions during your program.

Another option is the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. They have a strong fusion research program and offer a Master's program in fusion science and engineering. They also have partnerships with other institutions, such as the Swiss Plasma Center, which could provide you with additional research opportunities.

If you're open to studying outside of Europe, I would also recommend looking into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States. They have a highly regarded fusion research program and offer graduate programs in both theoretical and experimental fusion. They also have partnerships with other institutions, such as the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, which could provide you with valuable research opportunities.

I hope this helps in your search for a graduate program in thermonuclear fusion. Best of luck in your future studies and research!