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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. Teacher training

    Physics (for students with teaching qualifications)

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

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  2. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Kanazawa University 🇯🇵 Kanazawa, Japan

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics with Specialization in Computational Physics BS

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

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, MPhil, PhD

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Physics

    University of Hawaii - Hilo 🇺🇸 Hilo, United States

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  7. Master

    Master of Nuclear Science

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  8. Other programmes

    Physics

    PSG Polytechnic College 🇮🇳 Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu, India

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics with Specialization in Astrophysics BS

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

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PhD, Degree of Doctor

    University College Cork (UCC) 🇮🇪 Cork, Ireland

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  11. Major

    Физика (Major)

    Mordovia State University 🇷🇺 Saransk, Republic of Mordovia, Russia, Russia

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  12. Other programmes

    Astrophysics Sepcialization (option)

    University of Waterloo 🇨🇦 Waterloo, Canada

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  13. Other programmes

    Course: Ampliación de Física

    Universidad Carlos III de Madrid 🇪🇸 COLMENAREJO (MADRID), Spain

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  15. Master

    Experimental Physics (Masters)

    University of Wroclaw 🇵🇱 Wroclaw, Poland

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Molecular Biophysics (PhD)

    Institute for Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics 🇷🇺 Pushino, Russia

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Physics (PhD)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  18. Undergraduate

    physics (Undergraduate)

    Fayoum University 🇪🇬 Fayoum, Egypt

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  19. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S.

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Physik, Bachelor

    Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg 🇩🇪 Cottbus, Germany

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  21. Master

    Spécialité Géophysique marine (Master Physique Marine)

    Université de Brest (Universite de Bretagne Occidentale) 🇫🇷 Brest, France

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  22. Bachelor

    Theoretical Physics, BSc, 3 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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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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