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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. Major

    Physics Major

    Mississippi State University 🇺🇸 Mississippi State, Meridian, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics: Astrophysics (PhD)

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

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    无线电物理 (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  4. Undergraduate

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science Program in Applied Physics

    Burapha University 🇹🇭 Chon Buri, Thailand

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics PhD (UC San Francisco)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Computational Physics (BSc)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    M.Sc Physics, Duration: 2 years (Semester System)

    Lovely Professional University 🇮🇳 Phagwara, India

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  10. Other programmes

    Physico-Technical

    North Ossetian University 🇷🇺 Vladikavkaz, Russia

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics (Theory), Bachelor Honours

    Carleton University 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Canada

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  12. Minor

    Physics Minor

    McNeese State University 🇺🇸 Lake Charles, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Post-doc Positions in Stellar-Physics

    Argelander-Institut für Astronomie 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics (second-level doctoral program)

    Central South University of Forestry And Technology 🇨🇳 Changsha, Hunan Province, No. 498, China

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  16. Bachelor

    Geophysics (Bachelor)

    University of Science and Technology of China 🇨🇳 Hefei, China

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  17. Master

    Physics (2nd cycle degree courses - Master\'s Degree)

    Third University of Rome 🇮🇹 Rom, Italy

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  18. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Szeged 🇭🇺 Pécs, Hungary

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  19. Diploma

    Physics (industrial activity) (Diploma)

    Belarusian State University 🇧🇾 Minsk / г.Минск, Belarus

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics / BS

    New York University - Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics and Informatics (Bachelor)

    Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' 🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria

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  22. Master

    Physics of Magnetic Phenomena (Masters)

    Kazan State University 🇷🇺 Kazan / Казань, Russia

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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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