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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

    Physics (Doctorate)

    Universidad de Valencia 🇪🇸 Valencia, Spain

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    Physics Ph.D.

    Washington University in St. Louis 🇺🇸 St Louis, United States

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    Physics and technology of lasers, Doctorates

    Universidad de Salamanca 🇪🇸 Salamanca, Spain

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    Physics (PhD)

    Sh.Ualikhanov Kokshetau State University 🇰🇿 Kokshetau / г.Кокшетау, Kazakhstan

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    Physics, (MS, PhD)

    Utah State University 🇺🇸 Logan, Roosevelt, Vernal, Price, San Juan, Tooele, Brigham City, United States

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    Biophysics (PhD)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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    Condensed Matter Physics PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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    PhD in geophysics

    Universitat Ramon Llull 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain

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    Geophysics (PhD)

    Western University - Canada 🇨🇦 London, Canada

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    Thermo physics and theoretical heating tequnics (PhD)

    Affiliate of East Siberian State Technological University in City of Ust-Ilimsk 🇷🇺 Ust-Ilimsk / г. Усть-Илимск, Russia

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    PhD in Physics of Light and Matter

    Autonomous University of Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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    Physics (Doctoral PHD)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Physics and nano sciences (PhD)

    Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia 🇮🇹 Modena, Reggio, Italy

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    Physics of the atmosphere and hydrosphere (PhD)

    Murmansk State Technical University 🇷🇺 Murmansk, Russia

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    Condensed Matter Physics (Ph.D.)

    Northwest Polytechnical University Xi'an 🇨🇳 Xi’an, China

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (Ph.D.)

    Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy, 9062XPHD, ANU Colleges of Science, Physics

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Astrophysics, University College London, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Physics (Ph.D.)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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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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