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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Optics Radio Physics (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  2. Master

    Physics (Masters)

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

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, doctoral academic studies, Faculty of Physics

    University of Belgrade 🇷🇸 Belgrade, Serbia

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  4. Master

    Physik (Masters)

    University of Vienna 🇦🇹 Wien, Austria

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  6. Teacher training

    Teaching Physics

    State Islamic University (UIN) 🇮🇩 Ciputat Banten, Ciputat Tangerang, Indonesia

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics (Doctorate)

    Dalian University of Technology 🇨🇳 Dalian, China

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  8. Master

    Theoretical physics (Master)

    Utrecht University (UU) 🇳🇱 Utrecht, Netherlands

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  9. Other programmes

    Geophysics

    AGH University of Science and Technology 🇵🇱 Krakow, Poland

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  10. Specialisation

    Ion physics (Postgraduate Speciality)

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

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    University of Padova 🇮🇹 Padua, Province of Padua, Italy, Italy

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    University of Regina (U of R) 🇨🇦 Regina, Canada

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  13. Master

    Physics and Applied Physics, Master of Science (M.S.)

    Virginia Commonwealth University 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  15. Master

    Physics M.S. (Masters)

    University of Minnesota - Duluth 🇺🇸 Duluth, United States

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  16. Teacher training

    Physics Teaching

    Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre, Brazil

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  17. Certificate

    Physics/Science - Teacher Certification

    Western Illinois University, Quad Cities Campus 🇺🇸 Moline, IL, United States

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    physics: map-fis (PhD)

    University of Aveiro 🇵🇹 Aveiro, Portugal

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  19. Master

    Physik, Master

    Technical University of Braunschweig 🇩🇪 Braunschweig, Germany

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    D02TPH1, Theoretical Physics 1 (Doctorate)

    Czech Technical University of Prague 🇨🇿 Prague, Czech Republic

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  21. Minor

    Physics Minor (Graduate minor related to major)

    University of Minnesota - Duluth 🇺🇸 Duluth, United States

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  22. Master

    Physics: Subatomic Physic (Masters)

    University of Oslo - UiO 🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway

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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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