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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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    Geophysics, geophysical methods of searches of minerals (PhD)

    Murmansk State Technical University 🇷🇺 Murmansk, Russia

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    PhD Physics

    University of Basel 🇨🇭 Basel, Switzerland

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    Condensed Matter Physics (Doctorate)

    Beijing Institute of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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    Physics (PhD)

    University of Ferrara 🇮🇹 Ferrara, Italy

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    Physics (PhD)

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, United States

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    Applied Physics, PhD

    Northwestern University 🇺🇸 Evanston, United States

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    Ph.D. Soil Physics

    University of Mosul 🇮🇶 Mosul, Iraq

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    Diplôme de docteur de physique

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

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    Doctoral School in Physics

    University of Trento 🇮🇹 Trento, Italy

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    Ph.D. in plasma physics

    University of Mosul 🇮🇶 Mosul, Iraq

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    Experimental Physics - Structured M.Sc/ Ph.D. Programme MHL02

    University of Gerardo Barrios 🇸🇻 San Miguel, El Salvador , C.A., El Salvador

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    Ph.D. in nuclear physics

    University of Mosul 🇮🇶 Mosul, Iraq

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    Doctorat Geophysique

    Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I) 🇫🇷 Strasbourg Cedex, France

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    Atomic, molecular and condensed matter physics (PhD)

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

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    Ph.D. (Physics)

    University of Cape Coast 🇬🇭 Cape Coast, Ghana

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    Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics (PhD)

    The University of British Columbia - Vancouver Campus 🇨🇦 Vancouver B.C., Canada

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    Condensed State Physics (Doctorate)

    Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics 🇧🇾 Minsk / г.Минск, Belarus

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    Biophysics (Doctoral degree with nom length of study)

    Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) 🇳🇴 Trondheim, Norway

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    Physics (PhD)

    Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

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    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) (Applied Geophysics)

    Federal University of Technology Akure 🇳🇬 Akure, Ondo Stat, Nigeria

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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.

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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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