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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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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics PhD

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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    Biophysics (PhD)

    Tianjin University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

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    Physics (PhD)

    University of Tartu 🇪🇪 Tartu, Estonia

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    Geophysics (PhD)

    Kangwon National University 🇰🇷 Chuncheon-si, South Korea

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    University of Patras 🇬🇷 Patras, Greece

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    Physics, MPhil, PhD

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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    Physics, PhD, Degree of Doctor

    University College Cork (UCC) 🇮🇪 Cork, Ireland

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    Molecular Biophysics (PhD)

    Institute for Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics 🇷🇺 Pushino, Russia

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    PhD in Physics (PhD)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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    地球物理学 (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    Biophysics (MD/PhD)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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    Theoretical Physics (Doctorate)

    Chernivtsi National University named after Yuriy Fedkovych 🇺🇦 Chernivtsi, Ukraine

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    Department of Physics (PhD)

    Huazhong University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    PhD in Condensed Matter Physics and Nanotechnology

    Autonomous University of Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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    凝聚态物理 (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    Physics (Doctorate)

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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    Optics Radio Physics (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, doctoral academic studies, Faculty of Physics

    University of Belgrade 🇷🇸 Belgrade, Serbia

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics (Doctorate)

    Dalian University of Technology 🇨🇳 Dalian, China

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    Physics (PhD)

    University of Padova 🇮🇹 Padua, Province of Padua, Italy, Italy

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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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