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Overview
We offer a phd degree in Physics Research at the King's College London.
Features
- Our research groups enjoy strong collaborations with institutions around the world including Athens, Cambridge, CERN, Geneva, Imperial College, Jena, McGill, Nottingham, Oxford, Paris 6, Shanghai, Texas Tech, Trieste, Valencia, UCL and ETH Zurich.
Programme Structure
Applications are invited for research in the following areas:
- Theoretical Particle Physics and Cosmology (click here for PhD positions in this area)
- Photonics and Nanotechnology
- Theory and Simulation of Condensed Matter
- Biological Physics and Soft Matter
- Experimental Particle & Astroparticle Physics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 92
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Physics Mechanical Engineering View 95 other PhDs in Physics in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 92
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Minimum undergraduate degree with 2:1 honours in physics or a related subject.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents32400 GBP / year≈ 32400 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents7500 GBP / year≈ 7500 GBP / year
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Physics Research.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
King's College London Marshall Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2026
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for least developed countries and vulnerable states)
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Jan 2027
King’s-China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship programme (K-CSC)
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for high income countries)
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
18062 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
FIDERH (Human Resources Development Fund), Bank of Mexico, Loan Scheme
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Turkish Embassy - Postgraduate Funding
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
ANID/CONICYT Becas Chile Scholarships
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
CONACyT Mexico Scholarships
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Egyptian Bureau for Cultural & Educational Affairs Scholarship
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL)
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Hans Rausing Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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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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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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