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PhD in Physics

Physics investigates the laws of nature from particles to the universe – mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics and astrophysics – with strong mathematics and laboratory components.

  • 711 programmes
  • 398 institutions
  • 77 countries
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    Solid State Physics (PhD)

    Hue University 🇻🇳 Hue, Vietnam

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    Doktoratsschule Physics

    University of Graz 🇦🇹 Graz, Austria

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    Physics (PhD)

    University of Crete 🇬🇷 Heraklion, Greece

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    Theory of physics (PhD)

    National University of Uzbekistan named by after Mirza Ulugbek 🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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    Physics (Doctorate)

    Yeditepe University 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey

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    Physique et Astrophysique de Lyon, Physique (Doctorate)

    Université de Lyon 1 (Université Claude Bernard) 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne, France

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    Semi conductor Physics & Technology (Doctorate)

    Chonbuk National University 🇰🇷 Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

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    Theoretical Physics (PhD)

    Memorial University of Newfoundland 🇨🇦 St. John's, NL, Canada

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    Theoretical Physics - Mathematical Physics (PhD)

    Hue University 🇻🇳 Hue, Vietnam

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    Physics (PhD)

    University of Zakho (UOZ) 🇮🇶 Zakho, Iraq

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    Physique de l'environnement (PhD)

    Université de Bordeaux 1 (Sciences et Technologies) 🇫🇷 Talence, France

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    Fisheries Physics (PhD)

    Pukyong National University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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    Physics (Ph.D.) (Doctoral)

    University of Texas at San Antonio 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Downtown Campus, San Antonio, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

    University of Opole 🇵🇱 Opole, Poland

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    Physics (Doctor of Science (ScD))

    University of Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

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    Ph.D Physics,in (PhD)

    Kogi State University 🇳🇬 Anyigba, Nigeria

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    Doctorado en Ciencias, área Física

    National University of Mar del Plata 🇦🇷 Mar del Plata, Argentina

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    Doctorat Astrophysique

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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    Biophysics (Doctorate)

    University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca 🇷🇴 Cluj-Napoca, Romania

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    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

    Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) 🇰🇪 Kakamega, Kenya

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PhD in Physics – facts and figures

There are 711 PhD programmes in Physics at 398 universities and colleges in 77 countries. Most programmes are offered in United States (165), China (70) and United Kingdom (54). Institutions with the widest choice: Wuhan University, The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College and Politecnico di Torino.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I study PhD programmes in Physics?

The directory lists 711 PhD programmes in Physics at 398 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, China and United Kingdom.

How long does a PhD in Physics take?

A PhD programme usually takes 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Part-time and online formats take longer; check the exact duration with each institution.

Which universities offer the most PhD programmes in Physics worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Wuhan University, The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College, Politecnico di Torino, University of California and Palacky University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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