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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. Certificate

    Physics Teacher's Certificate Program (BA)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  2. Master

    Physics, Master Program, 120 hp

    Göteborg University 🇸🇪 Göteborg, Sweden

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  3. Other programmes

    Technological cars and the equipment (physics)

    KazITU Almaty 🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan

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  4. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Wesley University (WUSTO) .Ondo 🇳🇬 Ondo, Nigeria

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  6. Bachelor

    Applied Physics (Bachelor)

    Lanzhou Jiaotong University 🇨🇳 Lanzhou, China

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  7. Research

    Biological Physics (BioP) (Research)

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics PhD

    University of California, San Francisco 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    BSc in Physics

    University of Pais Vasco 🇪🇸 Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Spain

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  10. Undergraduate

    General Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Ioannina 🇬🇷 Ioannina, Greece

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Pavia 🇮🇹 Pavia, Italy

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  12. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of Aden 🇾🇪 Aden, Yemen

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Sookmyung Women's University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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  15. Scholarship

    Physics Faculty VERIP III Scholarship Fund (Graduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  16. Master

    Semiconductor Physics & Technology (Masters)

    Chonbuk National University 🇰🇷 Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

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  17. Other programmes

    Advanced Methods in Modern Physics (C30) Quality Mention (Programme in Spain)

    Universidad de Valladolid Segovia 🇪🇸 Segovia, Spain

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  18. Other programmes

    Centre of Applied Physics Studies

    National University of Malaysia 🇲🇾 Bangi Selangor, Malaysia

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  19. Postgraduate

    Optics, Laser Physics (Postgraduate)

    Chernivtsi National University named after Yuriy Fedkovych 🇺🇦 Chernivtsi, Ukraine

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  20. Associate

    Physics (Associate of Science (AS))

    Phillips Community College, Stuttgart Campus 🇺🇸 Stuttgart, Arkansas, United States

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  21. Major

    Biophysics (Major)

    University of California, San Francisco 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Food Physics (PhD Program (3-4 years))

    Jiangnan University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu Province, Wuxi, China

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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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