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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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    Physics, M.Sc., Ph.D.

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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    Physics PHD, Mona, Pure and Applied Sciences, Graduate

    University of the West Indies (UWI) 🇧🇸 Mona, Bahamas

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    Theoretical physics (PhD)

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University 🇸🇪 Uppsala, Sweden

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    PhD in Physics (Doctorate)

    Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) 🇪🇸 Palma (Illes Balears), Spain

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    Biophysics (PhD)

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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    Physics, PHYS, PhD in Physics

    Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Nansha, Shenzen, Hong Kong

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    Physics, MPhil, PhD, M150, D150, 6 Jun 2013

    Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Nansha, Shenzen, Hong Kong

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    Condensed Matter and Materials Physics and Biological Physics (PhD)

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Physics (PhD)

    Eötvös Lorand University 🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary

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    Radiophysics (Doctorate)

    Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics 🇧🇾 Minsk / г.Минск, Belarus

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    Geophysics, MS, PhD

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

    University of Nis 🇷🇸 Nis, Serbia

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    Physics PHD, Mona, Pure and Applied Sciences, Graduate

    The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus 🇯🇲 Kingston, Jamaica

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    Randall Division of Cell & Molecular Biophysics (PhD)

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Physics (PhD)

    University of Aqaba 🇯🇴 Aqaba / العقبة, Jordan

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    Physique de la région parisienne (PhD)

    Université de Paris 11 (Université Paris Sud) 🇫🇷 Orsay, Kremlin-Bicetre, Sceaux, Chatenay-Malabry, France

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    Doctorado en Astrofísica

    Grupo de Astrofísica, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid (Madrid), Spain

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    PhD in Physics

    National University of San Luis 🇦🇷 San Luis, Argentina, Argentina

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    理论物理 (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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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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