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PhD in Physics in Germany

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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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics, PhD

    University of Muenster 🇩🇪 Münster, Germany

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Astroparticle Physics Integrated PhD Program

    Jacobs University 🇩🇪 Bremen, Germany

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Graduiertenschule für Fundamentale Physik (PhD)

    University of Heidelberg 🇩🇪 Heidelberg, Germany

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology

    Argelander-Institut für Astronomie 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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    Masse, Spektrum, Symmetrie: Teilchenphysik in der Ära des Large Hadron Colliders (GRK 1504) (Doctorate)

    Dresden University of Technology 🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany

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    Quantum Many Body Dynamics and Non-Equilibrium Physics (PhD)

    University of Heidelberg 🇩🇪 Heidelberg, Germany

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Physik, (06128),Doctorate

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Physik, (92128),Doctorateseignungsprüfung

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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    Physik (Promotion) (PhD)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Dr. rer. nat. in Physik (Doctorate)

    University of Wuppertal 🇩🇪 Wuppertal, Germany

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PhD

    University of Muenster 🇩🇪 Münster, Germany

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics with Integrated Doctorate Programme (FAU is the co-ordinating university)

    Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg 🇩🇪 Erlangen, Germany

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Post-doc Positions in Stellar-Physics

    Argelander-Institut für Astronomie 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Teilchen- und Astroteilchenphysik (PhD)

    RWTH Aachen University / German Research School 🇩🇪 Aachen, Germany

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    Physik (PhD)

    University of Konstanz 🇩🇪 Konstanz, Germany

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Physik (Promotion / Nebenfach) (PhD)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Physik (PhD)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    IMPRS Physics of Biological and Complex Systems (PhD)

    Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB) 🇩🇪 Göttingen, Germany

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PhD in Physics in Germany – facts and figures

In Germany, 12 universities and colleges offer 18 PhD programmes in Physics. Popular study locations are München, Würzburg, Heidelberg and Bonn. Institutions with the widest choice: Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, University Wuerzburg, Germany and University of Heidelberg.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study PhD programmes in Physics?

The directory lists 18 PhD programmes in Physics at 12 institutions in Germany. Popular cities include München, Würzburg and Heidelberg.

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 in Germany?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, University Wuerzburg, Germany, University of Heidelberg, Argelander-Institut für Astronomie and University of Muenster.

How do I apply?

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