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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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    Ion physics (PhD)

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

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    Physics (PhD)

    National Tsing Hua University 🇹🇼 Hsinchu, Taiwan

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    Biophysics (BIPH), Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy

    University of Maryland at College Park 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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    Physics with Integrated Doctorate Programme (FAU is the co-ordinating university)

    Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg 🇩🇪 Erlangen, Germany

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    radiophysics (PhD)

    Jaroslavl State University 🇷🇺 Yaroslavl, Russia

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    Doctor of Metaphysics Program

    Delphi University 🇺🇸 McCaysville, United States

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    Geophysics (Doctorate)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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    Physics of the condensed condition (PhD)

    Buketov Karaganda State University 🇰🇿 г. Караганда, Республика Казахстан, Kazakhstan

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    Nuclear physics (PhD)

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

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    Biophysics PhD

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

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    Physics (PhD)

    Sookmyung Women's University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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    Food Physics (PhD Program (3-4 years))

    Jiangnan University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu Province, Wuxi, China

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    Biophysics PhD (UC San Francisco)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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    Physics: Astrophysics (PhD)

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

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    Post-doc Positions in Stellar-Physics

    Argelander-Institut für Astronomie 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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    无线电物理 (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    Biophysics (second-level doctoral program)

    Central South University of Forestry And Technology 🇨🇳 Changsha, Hunan Province, No. 498, China

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    Ph.D in Physics, Noida

    Amity University 🇮🇳 Lucknow Uttar Pradesh, India

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    Technical Physics (PhD)

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

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    Physics (PhD)

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani 🇮🇳 Hyderabad, India

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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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