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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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    Biophysics (PhD)

    Harvard Medical School 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

    Yonsei University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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    Biophysics - PHD

    Ohio State University at Mansfield 🇺🇸 Mansfield, United States

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    Physics (Doctoral degree with nom length of study)

    Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) 🇳🇴 Trondheim, Norway

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    Cohesive State Physics (Doctorate)

    Dalian University of Technology 🇨🇳 Dalian, China

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    Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Physics)

    RMIT University 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia

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    Physics (Ph.D.)

    University of Patras 🇬🇷 Patras, Greece

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    Physik (Promotion) (PhD)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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    Condensed Matter Physics (Doctoral Program)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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    Theoretical Physics and Mathematic Physics (PhD)

    Hanoi University of Science and Technology 🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam

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    Physics (PhD)

    Kazakh National Technical University named after K.I.Satpaev 🇰🇿 Almaty / г. Алматы, Kazakhstan

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    Physics, Ph.D.

    Lingaya's University 🇮🇳 New Delhi, Faridabad, India

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    Nonlinear Dynamics &Biophysics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Physics

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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    Theoretical Physics (PhD) (Second Class Doctoral Degree)

    Beijing University of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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    Biophysics (PhD)

    China Agriculture University 🇨🇳 Beijing , P.R.China, China

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    Atomic Physics and Molecular Physics (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    SCIENCES POUR L'INGÉNIEUR : MÉCANIQUE, PHYSIQUE, MICRO ET NANOÉLECTRONIQUE (PhD)

    Université Paul Cézanne (Aix-Marseille III) 🇫🇷 Aix-en-Provence cedex 1, France

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    Faculty of Physics (Doctorate)

    Al I Cuza University 🇷🇴 Iasi, Romania

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    Физика полупроводников (Doctorate)

    Ryazan State Radio Engineering University 🇷🇺 Ryazan / г.Рязань, Russia

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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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