243 PhD programmes in Physics in Europe

The Heidelberg Graduate School for Physics from Heidelberg University offers a doctoral programme for students that culminates in the degree "Dr. rer. nat.". In order to enter this programme, the usual requirement is that students must have obtained the minimum of a Master´s degree in Physics or equivalent.

Engineering Physics from University of Porto deals with the application of advanced physics to modern engineering challenges. It differentiates from other engineering doctoral programmes in the more profound knowledge and use it makes of physics.

The Department of Chemistry offers research opportunities and projects in a wide range of research themes. This PhD in Physical Chemistry is offered at The University of Manchester.

The GGNB doctoral program Physics of Biological and Complex Systems is a member of the Göttingen Graduate Center for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB). It is conducted jointly by the University of Göttingen, the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, and the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization.

The Doctoral School of Physics at the University of Szeged is based on the research fields: astrophysics, biophysics, laser physics, optics, Radiology and nuclear medicine, solid state physics and laser-matter interaction, theoretical and mathematical physics.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active physics departments in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research. This PhD in Theoretical Physics is offered at The University of Manchester.

The Department of Physics of Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) offers a PhD Program in Physics covering some areas of expertise of its professors and researchers, in close connection with the research units associated with the Department of Physics.

The Physics program from Bilkent University pursues a state-of-the-art research program. The maximum durations are twelve and fourteen semesters, respectively.

The Physics department at Royal Holloway University of London is a vibrant and dynamic centre for Physics research with research activity traceable back to the establishment of the institution in the late 1800s. 

The DPhil in Future Propulsion and Power from University of Oxford provides graduates with the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge, understanding and expertise in aircraft propulsion and gas turbines. 

This Plasma Physics and Nuclear Fusion Ph.D. program at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, and the international graduate programs with which it is partnered, aims at maintaining and developing an integrated, coherent and coordinated focus on educational and research activities on fusion science and engineering in Spain and the European Union.

The Applied Physics programme offered by Linköping University develops advanced research expertise in applying physical methods to interdisciplinary problems across science, technology, and life sciences.

Machine Elements at Luleå University of Technology comprises the analysis and optimisation of machine components and component systems in order to enhance performance, longevity, energy-efficiency, reliability and sustainability.

Solid Mechanics at Luleå University of Technology comprises the development of analytical, experimental and numerical methods in engineering mechanics.

The Physics programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in theoretical, experimental, and applied physics across a wide range of fields.

Biophysics is an increasingly popular discipline that applies the approaches and methods of physics to unravel the underlying organizational principles of biological systems. This programme is offered at TU Dresden.

Geophysics is a discipline investigating the structure of the Earth, its temporal variations and related forces. This PhD program is offered at Bogazici University.

Uppsala University provides a postgraduate program in Theoretical Physics with specialization in Quantum Field Theory and String Theory. Our program will give you opportunity to work with leading experts in the most exciting areas of modern research in theoretical physics.

Pursue cutting-edge research on PhD in Physics alongside field experts at the University of Warwick. Warwick's Physics Department will provide you with a hands-on approach at the forefront of modern physics.

As part of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), the Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies (SAOT) acts as an interdisciplinary hub for research on photonics and optical technologies in Erlangen.