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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, P1701, Doctoral, Combined, 0, 3

    University of Jan Evangelista Purkyne 🇨🇿 Ustí nad Labem, Czech Republic

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    Thermophysics and power (PhD)

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

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    Physics, PhD

    University of Illinois at Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D Physics (Part Time), Duration: 3 years (from the date of intial registration)

    Lovely Professional University 🇮🇳 Phagwara, India

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    Физика и астрономия (PhD)

    Al-Farabi Kazakh National University 🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan

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    Condensed State Physics (PhD) (Second Class Doctoral Degree)

    Beijing University of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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    Stimulative Substance and Photophysics (Doctorate)

    Beijing Institute of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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    Theoretical Physics PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics, Combined MD-PhD Program

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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    Ph.D. in Physics

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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    PhD, ScD in Geophysics

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Ph.D., 1890, Faculty of Science

    The University of New South Wales 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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    Физика конденсированного состояния (PhD)

    Ural State Technical University 🇷🇺 Ekaterinburg, Russia

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Meteorology, doctoral academic studies, Faculty of Physics

    University of Belgrade 🇷🇸 Belgrade, Serbia

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics (Doctoral Degree (3-4 Years))

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

    University of Tulsa 🇺🇸 Tulsa, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Wireless Physics (Doctoral Degree (3-4 Years))

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Physics

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, M.S., Ph.D.

    Old Dominion University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, 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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