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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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    Experimental Physics (PhD)

    University of Wroclaw 🇵🇱 Wroclaw, Poland

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    Physics, Physics, Ph.D., M.Sc.

    University of Cyprus 🇨🇾 Nicosia, Cyprus

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    Doctorado en Ciencia y Tecnología, mención Física

    National University of General San Martín 🇦🇷 San Martín, Argentina

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    Physics (PhD)

    Basrah University 🇮🇶 Basrah, Iraq

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    Physics (Three year Ph.D. degree)

    University of Rajshahi 🇧🇩 Rajshahi, Bangladesh

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    Physics (PhD)

    National Central University 🇹🇼 Jhongli City, Taiwan

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    Geophysics (PhD)

    Ilia Chavchavadze State University 🇬🇪 Tbilisi, Georgia

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    PhD in Physics

    Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel 🇮🇱 Beer-Sheeva, Israel

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    Physics (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD))

    University of Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

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    Physics (PhD)

    Hanoi Pedagogical University 2 🇻🇳 Phuc Yen - Vinh Phuc province / Thị xã Phúc Yên – Tỉnh Vĩnh Phúc, Vietnam

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    Astrophysics, PhD

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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    Physics (PhD)

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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    Physics, PhD

    University of Debrecen 🇭🇺 Debrecen, Hungary

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    Physik (PhD)

    ETH Zurich 🇨🇭 Zürich, Switzerland

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    PhD in Sciences, mention in Physics

    Universidad de Chile 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile

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    Astrophysics, MPhil/PhD

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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    Physics (Doctor of Science)

    University of Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

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    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics and Applied Physics

    Kyung Hee University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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    Ecole Doctorale for Physics

    Grenoble University of Technology 🇫🇷 Grenoble, France

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    Physics (PhD)

    Port Said University 🇪🇬 Port Said - Port Fouad, Egypt

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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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