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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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    Département de physique (Ecole Doctorale)

    Université de Constantine 🇩🇿 Constantine, Algeria

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    Physique et Applications (PA) (Doctorate)

    Université Hassan II - Mohammadia 🇲🇦 Mohammedia, Morocco

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    粒子物理与原子核物理 (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    Nuclearphysics (Doctorate)

    Islamic Azad University of Bonab 🇮🇷 Bonab, Iran

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    Differential equationsand physics (PhD)

    National University of Uzbekistan named by after Mirza Ulugbek 🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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    Physics, Ph.D.

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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    PhD Applied Physics

    University of Engineering and Technology Lahore 🇵🇰 Lahore, Pakistan

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    Applied Physics - Ph.D.

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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    Ph.D in Condensed Matter/Theoretical Physics

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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    Geophysics (MSc, PhD)

    Memorial University of Newfoundland 🇨🇦 St. John's, NL, Canada

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    Ph.D. in theoretical physics

    University of Mosul 🇮🇶 Mosul, Iraq

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    Plasma Physics (PhD)

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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    Diplôme de docteur d'astrophysique

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

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    Physics (PhD)

    Karlstad University 🇸🇪 Karlstad, Sweden

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    physics (Doctorate)

    University of Luxembourg 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, Luxembourg

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    Biophysics (PhD)

    2nd Military Medical University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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    Doctorat Biophysique

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

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    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

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

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    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

    Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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    Applied Physics, M.S., Ph.D.

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, 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.

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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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