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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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    Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Physics

    University of Mosul 🇮🇶 Mosul, Iraq

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    Biophysics (PhD)

    University of Guelph 🇨🇦 Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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    Physics (PhD)

    Warsaw University of Technology 🇵🇱 Warsaw, Poland

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    Physics, Msc, PhD

    Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) 🇨🇦 Kingston, Saint-Jean (Quebec), Canada

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    Theoretical Physics (PhD)

    Donetsk National University 🇺🇦 Donetsk, Ukraine

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    Geophysics, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

    Boise State University 🇺🇸 Boise, United States

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    PhD in Physics

    University of Pisa 🇮🇹 Pisa, Italy

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    Experimental Physics (PhD)

    Beni Suef University 🇪🇬 Beni Suef, Egypt

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    Physics (PhD)

    Universidade Federal do Ceará 🇧🇷 Fortaleza, Brazil

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    Physics (PhD)

    Ilia Chavchavadze State University 🇬🇪 Tbilisi, Georgia

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    Physics, Astrophysics and Applied Physics (Doctorate)

    University of Milan 🇮🇹 Milan / Milano, Italy

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    空间物理学 (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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    EDPY Physics (Doctorate)

    Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne 🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland

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    Physik, (PhD/Doktorat)

    University of Innsbruck 🇦🇹 Innsbruck, Austria

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    Physics:* M.S., M.S.T., Ph.D.

    Boston College 🇺🇸 Chestnut Hill, United States

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    Nonlinear and Liquid Crystals Physics PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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    Doctoral School in Physics

    University of Szeged 🇭🇺 Pécs, Hungary

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    Physics (Doctorate)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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    Thermo physics and theoretical heating tequnics (PhD)

    East Siberian State University of Technology 🇷🇺 Ulan-Ude, Republic of Buryatia, Russia

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    Département Physique (Spécialité : Cristallographie) (Doctorate)

    Université de Constantine 🇩🇿 Constantine, Algeria

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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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