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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. Bachelor

    Stellar Physics and Hydrodynamics (Bachelor theses)

    Argelander-Institut für Astronomie 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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  2. Bachelor

    Applied Physics (Bachelor)

    Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics 🇨🇳 Nanjing, China

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  3. Master

    Astrophysics M.S. (Online)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  4. Master

    Bachelor and Master of Science in Physics

    Cleveland State University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  6. Master

    Ciencias - Física: Investigación (Masters)

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia 🇨🇴 Unidad Camilo Torres, Colombia

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  7. Other programmes

    Course: 物理計測工学Ⅰ

    Tsukuba University 🇯🇵 Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan

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  8. Bachelor

    Licence Activité Physique Adaptée et Santé

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

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  9. Master

    M.Sc .in Physics

    University of Khartoum 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan

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  10. Research

    MPhys in Physics (research placement)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. in Applied Physics

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  12. Master

    Physics (M.Sc.)

    Gulbarga University 🇮🇳 Gulbarga, Karnataka State - India, India

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics Bachelor

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Ph.D.

    University of Notre Dame 🇺🇸 Notre Dame, United States

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  16. Specialisation

    Physics: Astrophysics (Postgraduate Speciality)

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

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  17. Master

    Physik, Master

    University of Augsburg 🇩🇪 Augsburg, Germany

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  18. Minor

    Minor in the Teaching of Physics

    University of Illinois at Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Physics

    Chernivtsi National University named after Yuriy Fedkovych 🇺🇦 Chernivtsi, Ukraine

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics (B.S.)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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  21. Associate

    PHYSICS PRE-MAJOR - AA-DTA - SCC

    Community Colleges of Spokane 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  22. Research

    无线电物理 (Post-Doctoral Research Programs) (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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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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