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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.

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  • 398 institutions
  • 77 countries
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    Physics (PhD)

    University of Regina (U of R) 🇨🇦 Regina, Canada

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    physics: map-fis (PhD)

    University of Aveiro 🇵🇹 Aveiro, Portugal

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    D02TPH1, Theoretical Physics 1 (Doctorate)

    Czech Technical University of Prague 🇨🇿 Prague, Czech Republic

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    Ph.D. in Applied Physics

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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    Physics, Ph.D.

    University of Notre Dame 🇺🇸 Notre Dame, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

    National Sun Yat-Sen University 🇹🇼 Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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    Physics, Applied (PhD)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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    Condensed Matter Physics (Doctorate)

    Soochow University 🇨🇳 Suzhou Industrial Park, China

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    Physics of Fiber Materials (PhD)

    Donghua University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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    Computational Science (Physics) PhD

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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    Физика (PhD)

    Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abay 🇰🇿 Almaty / г. Алматы, Kazakhstan

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    Physics (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    Physics (PhD)

    Lehman College - CUNY 🇺🇸 Bronx, United States

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    Science: Physics (Doctorate)

    University of Antwerp 🇧🇪 Antwerpen, Belgium

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    Physics, BA, BS, MS, PhD

    Wake Forest University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

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    Physics (Doctor of Philosophy)

    University of New Hampshire 🇺🇸 Durham, United States

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    Physics (Doctorate)

    Hankuk University of Foreign Studies 🇰🇷 Seoul, Mohyun, Yongin, South Korea

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    Physics (M.S., Ph.D.)

    Lehigh University 🇺🇸 Bethlehem, United States

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    Physics of apparatus, elements, and systems (PhD)

    Kremenchug National University Mykhaylo Ostrogradskiy 🇺🇦 Kremenchug / м. Кременчук, Ukraine

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    PhD EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS

    National University of Ireland, Maynooth 🇮🇪 Maynooth, Ireland

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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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