PhD in Physics in Europe
83 phd programmes in physics at 47 universities in Europe are open to international students; 94% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 24,433 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 6,666 USD and 34,261 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programmes
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Universities for physics in Europe
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (12)
- University of Portsmouth (7)
- Loughborough University, England (5)
- University of Liverpool (4)
- Maynooth University (3)
- University of Hertfordshire (2)
- Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta (2)
- University of Lincoln (2)
- Palacký University Olomouc (2)
- University of Coimbra (2)
PhD in Physics in Europe: common questions
- How many physics programmes are there in Europe?
- 83 physics phd programmes at 47 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in Europe cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in physics in Europe is 24,433 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 6,666 USD and 34,261 USD per year.
- Can I study physics in Europe in English?
- Yes — 94% of the physics programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (78 of 83).
Planning to study physics in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist physics programmes for your budget and profile.