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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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    Astrophysics (PhD)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Molecular and Cellular Biophysics, PhD

    University of Denver 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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    Theoretical Physics (PhD)

    University of Wroclaw 🇵🇱 Wroclaw, Poland

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    Física (PhD)

    Universidad Central de Venezuela 🇻🇪 Caracas, Venezuela

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    Physics, Doctoral Studies

    Tallinn University 🇪🇪 Tallinn, Estonia

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    Physique (Doctorate)

    University of Montréal (UdeM) 🇨🇦 Montréal (Québec), Canada

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    Solid Geophysics (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    Quantum Many Body Dynamics and Non-Equilibrium Physics (PhD)

    University of Heidelberg 🇩🇪 Heidelberg, Germany

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    Physics (PhD)

    Dong-A University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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    Ciências Físicas (PhD)

    Universidade de Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro 🇵🇹 Vila Real, Portugal

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    COMPUTATIONAL AND APPLIED PHYSICS (Doctorate)

    Polytechnic University of Catalonia 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain

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    Mesoscopic Physics (Doctorate)

    Beijing Institute of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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    Physics (Doctor of Philosophy)

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

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    PHYSICS (PhD)

    University of Ioannina 🇬🇷 Ioannina, Greece

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    Theoretical Physics (Doctorate)

    Belarussian State Pedagogical University M. Tanka 🇧🇾 Minsk / г.Минск, Belarus

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    生物物理学 (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    Physics (Dornsife College Doctoral Fellows)

    University of Southern California 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

    Sabanci University 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey

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    Physics, Ph.D.

    Middle East Technical University 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey

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    PHYSICS - Stationary (Doctorate)

    Maria Curie-Sklodowska University Lublin 🇵🇱 Lublin, Poland

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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.

PhD in Physics by country

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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