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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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    PhD in Physics

    Bangladesh Agricultural University 🇧🇩 Mymensingh, Bangladesh

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    Astrophysics (PhD)

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University 🇸🇪 Uppsala, Sweden

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    Ph.D. in Astrophysics

    Autonomous University of Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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    Physics of Atmosphere and Ionosphere (PhD)

    Ilia Chavchavadze State University 🇬🇪 Tbilisi, Georgia

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    Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics

    University of Mosul 🇮🇶 Mosul, Iraq

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    Physics, BSc, PHd

    Nasarawa State University Keffi 🇳🇬 Keffi Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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    Doctor of Philosophy in Solid State Physics

    University of Mosul 🇮🇶 Mosul, Iraq

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    Physics (postgraduate, doctorate)

    Lomonosov Moscow State University 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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    Division of Physics & Applied Physics (Doctorate)

    College of Sciences | Nanyang Technological University 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore

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    Applied Physics (PhD)

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

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    Astrophysics (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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    Biophysics (PhD)

    Medical University of Gdansk 🇵🇱 Gdańsk, Poland

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    Applied Physics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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    Applied Physics (PhD) (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    MPhil, PhD in Physics

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong

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    Theoretical physics (Ph.D) (PhD)

    King Saud University 🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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    PhD/Doktoratsstudium Physik

    University of Innsbruck 🇦🇹 Innsbruck, Austria

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    Graduiertenschule für Fundamentale Physik (PhD)

    University of Heidelberg 🇩🇪 Heidelberg, Germany

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    Ph.D Physics

    Queen Arwa University (QAU) 🇾🇪 Sana'a, Yemen

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    IGNOU-IIA I-PhD in Physics and Astrophysics

    Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 🇮🇳 New Delhi, India

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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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