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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

    Pre terapia física (Speciality)

    Southern Methodist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    凝聚态物理 (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  3. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    Xavier University 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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  4. Major

    Astrophysics (Major)

    University of Oklahoma at Norman 🇺🇸 Oklahoma, United States

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  6. Postgraduate

    Astrophysics | DPhil (Postgraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  7. Other programmes

    Introdução à Astronomia e Astrofísica (Extension)

    FUMEC University 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte, Brazil

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (1st cycle degree courses - Bachelor\'s Degree)

    Third University of Rome 🇮🇹 Rom, Italy

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  9. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 San Juan, Puerto Rico

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  10. Bachelor

    Technical Physics (Bachelor)

    Czestochowa University of Technology 🇵🇱 Czestochowa, Poland

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  11. Other programmes

    Physics

    Weber State University 🇺🇸 Ogden, Utah, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    National Sun Yat-Sen University 🇹🇼 Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctorate)

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  15. Master

    Physik (Masters)

    University of Tubingen 🇩🇪 Tübingen, Germany

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  16. Master

    Theoretical Physics (Masters)

    Ilia Chavchavadze State University 🇬🇪 Tbilisi, Georgia

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  17. Postgraduate

    Физика конденсированного состояния (Postgraduate)

    Belarussian State Pedagogical University M. Tanka 🇧🇾 Minsk / г.Минск, Belarus

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  18. Research

    凝聚态物理 (Post-Doctoral Research Programs) (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  19. Other programmes

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

    University of Valladolid 🇪🇸 Valladolid, Spain

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  20. Bachelor

    Licence STAPS - Activité Physique Adaptée et Santé

    Université de Valenciennes et du Hainaut-Cambrésis 🇫🇷 Valenciennes, France

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  21. Other programmes

    Nuclear and subnuclear (Online Program)

    Université de Mons 🇧🇪 Mons, Belgium

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  22. Specialisation

    Nuclear physics (Postgraduate Speciality)

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

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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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