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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. Specialisation

    Physics - Astrophysics Specialization (option)

    University of Waterloo 🇨🇦 Waterloo, Canada

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  2. Bachelor

    Physics: Astrophysics, B.S.

    California State University, Northridge 🇺🇸 Northridge, California, United States

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  3. Master

    Technical Physics (Masters)

    Aarhus University 🇩🇰 Aarhus, Denmark

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  4. Other programmes

    Applied Physics Program (Interdisciplinary Program)

    Rice University 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  6. Postgraduate

    Experimental Condensed Matter Physics (Postgraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Al-Aqsa Palestine Gaza, Palestine

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  8. Diploma

    Physics (Diploma)

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

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  9. Master

    Physics Of Complex Systems (Masters)

    Politecnico di Torino 🇮🇹 Torino (Italy), Italy

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  10. Master

    University Master's Degree in Condensed Matter Physics and Nanotechnology

    Autonomous University of Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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  11. Master

    Master of Science (M.Sc.); Physics (Thesis) (45 credits)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  12. Associate

    Physics (Associate Degree with Emphasis Program)

    University of Wisconsin-Washington County 🇺🇸 West Bend, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Griffith University 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Logan, Gold Coast, South Bank, Mt Gravatt, Australia

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics (PhD)

    Kangwon National University 🇰🇷 Chuncheon-si, South Korea

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  16. Master

    Geophysics - Seismology, Master

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

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    University of Patras 🇬🇷 Patras, Greece

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  18. Diploma

    Physics, Diploma

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  19. Undergraduate

    Astrophysics (Undergraduate)

    Lehigh University 🇺🇸 Bethlehem, United States

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  20. Specialisation

    Mestre. Especialitat d'Educació Física (Diplomatura)

    Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona 🇪🇸 Bellaterra, Cerdanyola del Vall, Spain

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  21. Undergraduate

    Meteorologija, undergraduate academic studies, Faculty of Physics

    University of Belgrade 🇷🇸 Belgrade, Serbia

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Milan 🇮🇹 Milan / Milano, Italy

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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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