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Tuition fee
26500 GBP / year
5238 GBP / year
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26500 GBP / year
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Duration
36 months
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36 months
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Campus location
Durham, United Kingdom
Campus location
Durham, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
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English

About

The Department of Physics at Durham University is one of the UK's top Physics departments and has a reputation for high-quality teaching, driven by outstanding research, performed in an inclusive and welcoming community.

Overview

About the department

The Physics Department at Durham University is a thriving centre for research and education. We are proud that our Department closely aligns the teaching and learning experience for its students with the research-intensive values and practices of the University. Research-led teaching is embedded at all levels from first year laboratory reports to our final year MSci flagship individual research projects.

The Department incorporates the Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics, is home to the Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology and the Institute for Computational Cosmology. The Ogden Centre is also the base for our innovative outreach programme for school children and their teachers.

Programme Structure

Research sections include:

  • Advanced Instrumentation (CfAI)
  • Astronomy (CEA/ICC)
  • Condensed Matter Physics (CMP)
  • Elementary Particle Theory (IPPP)
  • Quantum, Light and Matter (QLM) 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months
  • Part-time
    • 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

We strongly encourage applicants to submit applications as early as possible, although there is no formal deadline. 

Language

English
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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Durham, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • For entry to the PhD you will be required to have achieved a First Class honours Bachelor's degree, or at least a 2:1 Integrated Master’s degree or a Master's degree in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university (or equivalent).
  • References
  • Research Proposal
  • CV/resume
  • English Language certificates
  • Funding source

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

  • International

    Non-residents
    26500 GBP / year
    ≈ 26500 GBP / year

  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    5238 GBP / year
    ≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom
660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Physics.

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
16 Jan 2027
Chinese Scholarships Council
Merit-based

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Durham University
Durham, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
21805 GBP
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Khodorkovsky Scholarships

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Durham University
Durham, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
29 May 2027
Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship

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Durham University
Durham, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Fee Scholarship

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Durham University
Durham, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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