Physics PhD

<strong>1st in the world for research impact in Physics (Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025)</strong><br/><strong>7th in the UK for our research environment in Physics in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)</strong><br/><br/>Our research lies at the forefront of fundamental physics – ranging from quantum information processing, quantum optics and cold atom physics through a programme of top-rated particle physics experiments to the theoretical understanding of space, time and matter.<br/><br/>You’ll be guided and supervised through your research project 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. <br/><br/>We provide PhD opportunities in each of our research groups and welcome applications from potential PhD students at any time. You can contact each group’s admissions coordinator, as well as prospective supervisors, if you have questions about a project or if youd like to propose your own topic:<br/><br/><br/>• Astronomy Centre<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (AMO)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Experimental Particle Physics<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Materials Physics<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Mathematical Physics<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Theoretical Particle Physics <br/><br/><br/><br/>We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.