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Physics investigates the laws of nature from particles to the universe – mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics and astrophysics – with strong mathematics and laboratory components.

  • 5,849 programmes
  • 1,687 institutions
  • 142 countries
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  1. Undergraduate

    Nanoscience

    Zewail City of Science and Technology 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt

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  2. Bachelor

    Physics (Research), BS, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics (transitional) (Bachelor)

    King Saud University 🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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  4. Minor

    Applied Physics (Minor)

    Christopher Newport University 🇺🇸 Newport News, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor in Physics (Louvain-la-Neuve)

    Catholic University of Louvain 🇧🇪 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

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  7. Other programmes

    Course: Actividad Física para la Salud (2011)

    Universidad de Murcia 🇪🇸 Murcia, Espinardo, San Javier, Spain

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Ion physics (PhD)

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University 🇸🇪 Uppsala, Sweden

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  9. Master

    Molecular and Cellular Biophysics (Master)

    Catholic University of Leuven 🇧🇪 Leuven, Belgium

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  10. Diploma

    Physics (Diploma)

    University of Juba 🇸🇸 Juba Town, Temporary Campus AlKaduro - Khartoum North, South Sudan

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  11. Master

    Physics - Atomic and Molecular, Bachelor, Master

    Ferdowsi University of Mashhad 🇮🇷 Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi, Iran, Iran

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  12. Bachelor

    Физика (Bachelor)

    Medical Institute, Osh State University 🇰🇬 Osh / г.Ош, Kyrgyzstan

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    原子与分子物理 (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  15. Undergraduate

    Geophysics with a Year Abroad (Undergraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Geophysics: M.S., M.S.T.

    Boston College 🇺🇸 Chestnut Hill, United States

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  17. Undergraduate

    Ingeniero en, Geofísica (Undergraduate)

    Universidad Central de Venezuela 🇻🇪 Caracas, Venezuela

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  18. Bachelor

    LM065 - Applied Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Limerick 🇮🇪 Limerick, Ireland

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  19. Diploma

    Nuclear power plants and stations (Diploma)

    St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  20. Associate

    Physics Emphasis (Associate)

    Linn Benton Community College 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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  21. Postgraduate

    Propriétés Physiques des Polymères (état solide et état fondu), (Coef.4) (Postgraduate) (Matériaux Polymères)

    Université Ferhat Abbas - Sétif 🇩🇿 Sétif, Algeria

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  22. Master

    Spécialité : Concepts Fondamentaux de la Physique (CFP), Master

    Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII) 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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Study Physics – facts and figures

Physics is taught at 1,687 universities and colleges in 142 countries – including 1,297 Bachelor, 1,261 Master and 711 PhD programmes. Most programmes are offered in United States (1,613), United Kingdom (554) and China (373). Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, University of London and University of California.

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Degrees in Physics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Physics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Physics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Physics programmes?

The directory lists 5,849 Physics programmes at 1,687 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, United Kingdom and China.

How long does it take to study Physics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Physics programmes worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, University of London, University of California, Palacky University and Wuhan University.

How do I apply?

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