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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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    Ph.D. (Physics)

    Eternal University 🇮🇳 Baru sahib, India

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    Physics, Doctor of Philosophy

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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    Physics : MPhil/PhD

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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    Physique théorique (Doctorate)

    University of Savoja 🇫🇷 Chambery, France

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    Physics (Doctorate)

    Université de Besançon (Université de Franche Comté) 🇫🇷 Besançon, France

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    Physics (PhD)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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    Biophysics: Ph.D.

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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    PhD in Astrophysics

    University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

    University of Roma 'La Sapienza' 🇮🇹 Roma, Italy

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    Physics, P1703, Doctoral, Combined, 0, 4

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

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    Physics, PhD

    East Carolina University 🇺🇸 Greenville, United States

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    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

    De La Salle University 🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines

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    Molecular Biophysics (Doctoral Degree Program)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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    Physics, Ph.D., Science

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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    Introduction to nuclear and subnuclear astrophysics (PhD)

    Politecnico di Torino 🇮🇹 Torino (Italy), Italy

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    Joint Doctoral Program SDSU/UCSD - Geophysics (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Physics, PhD

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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    Resources and Deep Geophysics (self-established) (Doctoral progams of second rank discipline)

    Chang'an University 🇨🇳 Xi’an City, China

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    Physics (Ph.D.)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

    University of Guelph 🇨🇦 Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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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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