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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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    Theoretical Physics (4) (PhD)

    Tomsk State Pedagogical University 🇷🇺 Tomsk, Russia

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    Theoretical Physics (PhD)

    Far Eastern Federal University 🇷🇺 Vladivostok, Russia, Russia

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    Physics (Doctorate)

    Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre, Brazil

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    Physics (Doctorate)

    Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona 🇪🇸 Bellaterra, Cerdanyola del Vall, Spain

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    Doctorat Physique Theorique

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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    Physics (PhD)

    Montana State University 🇺🇸 Bozeman, United States

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    Physics (Doctorate)

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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    Physics (PhD)

    Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸 Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, United States

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    Physics, Doctor of Philosophy in

    Northern Illinois University 🇺🇸 DeKalb, United States

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    Ph.D. in Biophysics

    Autonomous University of Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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    Physics (4-years) (Doctorate)

    Masaryk University 🇨🇿 Brno, Czech Republic

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    Postgraduate Program of Studies in Physics (MSc, Ph.D.)

    University of Patras 🇬🇷 Patras, Greece

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    Modern Physics (PhD)

    Technical University of Denmark 🇩🇰 Lyngby, Denmark

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    Physique (PhD)

    Université de Rouen - Haute Normandie 🇫🇷 Mont-Saint-Aignan, France

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    Solid State Physics (PhD)

    University Of Jammu 🇮🇳 Jammu, India

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    Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics

    Autonomous University of Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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    Физика пучков заряженных частиц и ускорительная техника (PhD)

    Ural State Technical University 🇷🇺 Ekaterinburg, Russia

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    Doctorat Geophysique

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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    Radio Physics (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    PhD MATHEMATICAL 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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