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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.

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  • 1,687 institutions
  • 142 countries
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  1. Master

    Technical Physics (Masters)

    Kazakh National Technical University named after K.I.Satpaev 🇰🇿 Almaty / г. Алматы, Kazakhstan

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  2. Other programmes

    Physics

    Azov State University of Technology (ATI DGTU) 🇷🇺 Azov, Rostov Region, Russia

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    National Tsing Hua University 🇹🇼 Hsinchu, Taiwan

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  4. Master

    Physics MPHIL, Mona, Pure and Applied Sciences, Graduate

    The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus 🇯🇲 Kingston, Jamaica

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  6. Master

    Plasma Physics, Spectroscopy and Self-organisation (Master)

    Al I Cuza University 🇷🇴 Iasi, Romania

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  7. Master

    Theoretical Physics, MSci, 4 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Other programmes

    Course: Impuesto Sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas

    Universidad de Granada 🇪🇸 Granada, Spain

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  9. Bachelor

    Major in Biophysics, B.S.

    Pacific Union College 🇨🇦 Angwin, Canada

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  10. Master

    Master Technische Physik

    Ilmenau University of Technology 🇩🇪 Ilmenau, Germany

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  11. Other programmes

    Pure/Computational Physics (see , Physics)

    Concordia University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Canada

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  12. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Geophysics

    University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics (BIPH), Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy

    University of Maryland at College Park 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  15. Postgraduate

    Department of Physics (Postgraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  16. Other programmes

    Física

    Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados 🇲🇽 Delegación Gustavo A. Madero, México, Mexico

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics (B.S.)

    National Dong Hwa University 🇹🇼 Hualien, Shoufeng, Taiwan

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  18. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of Pavia 🇮🇹 Pavia, Italy

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics with Integrated Doctorate Programme (FAU is the co-ordinating university)

    Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg 🇩🇪 Erlangen, Germany

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    radiophysics (PhD)

    Jaroslavl State University 🇷🇺 Yaroslavl, Russia

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  21. Master

    Fotophysik synthetischer und biologischer multichromophorer Systeme (Masters)

    University of Bayreuth 🇩🇪 Bayreuth, Germany

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  22. Master

    Geophysik (Master)

    TU Berg Akademie Freiberg 🇩🇪 Freiberg, Germany

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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?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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