Universities in Europe
81 PhD Programs in Physics in Europe
- programs
- 81 programs
- universities
- 47 universities
- taught in English
- 94% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 23,702 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as PhD in Physics in Europe and Doctorate in Physics in Europe.
Europe has 81 phd programs in physics open to international students, at 47 universities. Almost all of them — 94% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 23,702 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 10,106 USD and 33,236 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programs
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Top universities for Physics in Europe
Ranked by how many physics programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (12)
- University of Portsmouth (7)
- Loughborough University, England (5)
- University of Liverpool (4)
- Maynooth University (3)
- Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta (2)
- Autonomous University of Madrid (2)
- University of Lincoln (2)
- Palacký University Olomouc (2)
- University of Coimbra (2)
January intake in Europe
5 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Physics — Aberystwyth University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Physics — University of Dundee · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Physics MPhil, PhD — Newcastle University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Multiphoton Quantum Sensing And Information Processing — University of Portsmouth · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Physics PhD — University of Surrey · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Physics in Europe: common questions
- How many physics programs are there in Europe?
- 81 physics phd programs at 47 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in Europe cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in physics in Europe is 23,702 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 10,106 USD and 33,236 USD a year.
- Can I study physics in Europe in English?
- Yes — 94% of the physics programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (76 of 81).
Planning to study physics in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist physics programs for your budget and profile.