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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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    Plasma Physics (Doctorate)

    Beijing Institute of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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    Low Dimensional Quantum System Physics (Doctorate)

    Beijing Institute of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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    Physics - Ph.D. in physics

    Laval University 🇨🇦 Quebec, Canada

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    Atomic and Molecular Physics (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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    Doctoral School of Physics

    University of Szeged 🇭🇺 Pécs, Hungary

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    Physics (Doctorate)

    University of Parma 🇮🇹 Parma, Italy

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    DOCTORAT de Physique

    University of Orleans 🇫🇷 Orléans Cedex 2 France, France

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    Doctorat Physique des archéomatériaux

    University Michel de Montaigne - Bordeaux 3 🇫🇷 Pessac, France

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    Physics (PhD)

    Pai Chai University 🇰🇷 Seo-Gu, Daejeon, Korea, South Korea

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    Ph.D. in Physics

    Pontifical Catholic University of Chile 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile

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    Physics (PhD)

    Ajou University 🇰🇷 Suwon, South Korea

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    PhD and MPhil in Applied Physics

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 🇭🇰 Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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    Physics (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.)

    National Sun Yat-Sen University 🇹🇼 Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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    Physics (Doctorate)

    Tokyo Metropolitan University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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    Ingegneria Energetica, Nucleare e del Controllo Ambientale (Doctorate)

    University of Bologna 🇮🇹 Bologna, Italy

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    Doctor´s Degree In Physics

    National University of South 🇦🇷 Bahía Blanca, Argentina

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    Département de physique (Spécialité :Rayonnements et Applications) (Doctorate)

    Université de Constantine 🇩🇿 Constantine, Algeria

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    Masse, Spektrum, Symmetrie: Teilchenphysik in der Ära des Large Hadron Colliders (GRK 1504) (Doctorate)

    Dresden University of Technology 🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany

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    Biophysics (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    Physics (PhD)

    University of Juba 🇸🇩 Juba Town, Temporary Campus AlKaduro - Khartoum North, Sudan

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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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