Physics and Astronomy
Cardiff University · Cardiff, United Kingdom
About this programme
Cardiff's School of Physics and Astronomy offers MPhil and PhD research degrees across areas including Astronomy and Astrophysics, Gravitational Physics, and Condensed Matter and Photonics, available full-time or part-time with worldwide research collaborations.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Sciences
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- April, January, July, October
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds
- The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust Centenary Award 2026Partial funding