Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026, EEA/EU. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
- Apply before Aug 2027, EEA/EU. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
- Apply before Jun 2027, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Aug 2027, National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT OR 80
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Brighton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Physics
Overview
About the programme
You'll be guided and supervised through your Physics research project at the University of Sussex by experts in their fields. You'll work in a department with a truly international character, with collaborations in Europe, North America, South East Asia and Australia.
Programme Structure
Research subjects include:
- quantum information processing
- quantum optics
- cold atom physics
- particle physics experiments
- theoretical understanding of space, time and matter
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT OR 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- You're normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree OR an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree.
- Your qualification should be in physics although we do accept applications from students who have studied in different subject areas such as mathematical physics, chemical physics or materials science. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 51,543 AUD / year (≈ 27,300 GBP / year)
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Citizens or residents: 9,889 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Brighton, United Kingdom: 1,539-2,611 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Physics.
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Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Arts Scholars MA Award — Provided by University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom. Grant: 6000 GBP. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based.
- Climate Leaders Scholarship — Provided by University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom. Grant: 3000 GBP. Deadline: 01 Jul 2027.
- HESPAL (Higher Education Scholarships Scheme for the Palestinian Territories) — Provided by University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 28 Feb 2027.
- Sports Scholarships Scheme — Provided by University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom. Grant: 1250 GBP. Deadline: 03 Oct 2026.
- The Dr John Birch Music Scholarship — Provided by University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom. Grant: 800 GBP. Deadline: Not specified.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, U.S. government. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 07 Oct 2026.
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, ServiceScape. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 30 Nov 2026.
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, ACES Education Fund. Grant: 3500 USD. Deadline: 15 Nov 2026.
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based.
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider, Junhua Li. Grant: 19000 GBP. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based.
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider, Boustany Foundation. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 28 Feb 2027. Merit-based.
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider, Amber Scholar. Grant: 6000 USD. Deadline: 31 Jan 2027. Merit-based.
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, IvyPanda. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 31 Oct 2026. Merit-based.
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Voice Talent Online. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 01 Mar 2027.
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Salvado Law. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 13 Jan 2027. Merit-based.
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Anonymous Hope Fund. Grant: 3000 USD. Deadline: 31 Dec 2026. Need-based.
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Grant: 22500 GBP. Deadline: Not specified.
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Leopold Figl Foundation. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 31 Dec 2026. Need-based.
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, IELTS from 6 to 9. Grant: 1500 USD. Deadline: Not specified.
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme. Grant: 12000 USD. Deadline: 11 Jan 2027.
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