PhD Astrophysics

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

Mount Pleasant Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

FEB-26

Duration

4 Years

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Course info

The Institute offers higher degree programmes at PhD level for part-time or full-time students. The majority of students will follow a 3.5 year full-time route leading to the award of PhD. Studentships are generally funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council and our own research funds. For PhDs starting in 2025, you can expect the studentship to correspond to around £19,000 per year. If you are from a group currently under-represented in physics, you might also consider applying ...Read more

Key stats

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

WUSCA ranking:

WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.

18/279

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

76th

What students say

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Entry requirements

You will need a Masters degree with a research dissertation in a relevant subject.

Tuition fees

Students living in

£17,750 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

PhD International (Band 1) Full cost: £53,250, Per annum charge: £17,750. PhD International (Band 2) Full cost: £54,750, Per annum charge: £18,250.

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

Latest reviews

Latest Astrophysics reviews

Abimbola

03 Feb 25

PhD Astrophysics

LJMU is the best and I promise to give in my best to the uplifting of the uni. The staff and students are warming and nice. Effective teaching and availability of all...

Sasan

07 Oct 24

Absolute pleasure to be able to study here. I love the people here and the support they give out...

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