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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. Graduate

    Biophysics (Graduate)

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Course: Physique statistique

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  3. Other programmes

    Instrumentation et métrologie physique (Licences d’Etudes Professionnelles)

    Université Hassan II - Mohammadia 🇲🇦 Mohammedia, Morocco

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  4. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Carleton University 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Canada

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  6. Scholarship

    Physics Faculty VERIP III Scholarship Fund (Continuing Student Undergrad Scholarship) (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  7. Master

    Technical Physics (Masters)

    Graz University of Technology 🇦🇹 Graz, Austria

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  8. Specialisation

    Elementary particle physics (Postgraduate Speciality)

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

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  9. Bachelor

    Geophysics, BS (Bachelor) 180 ECTS

    University of Iceland 🇮🇸 Reykjavík, Iceland

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  10. Master

    M.Sc. Physics

    St. Stephen's College 🇮🇳 Delhi, India

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  11. Undergraduate

    Material Physics (Undergraduate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  12. Diploma

    Physics (Diploma)

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    National Sun Yat-Sen University 🇹🇼 Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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  15. Master

    Physics of Geological Processes (2-year Master of Science) - see below **)

    University of Oslo - UiO 🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics, B2F (Bachelor)

    University of Münster 🇩🇪 Münster, Germany

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  17. Master

    Physics,BA,BS,MS,Minor

    University of Texas at El Paso 🇺🇸 El Paso, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    6N0604-Physics (magistrate)

    Aktobe State Pedagogical Institute 🇰🇿 Aktobe, Kazakhstan

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  19. Other programmes

    Biophysik = Physik

    University of Bayreuth 🇩🇪 Bayreuth, Germany

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  20. Associate

    Physics (A.A.)

    Diné College 🇺🇸 Tsaile, Arizona, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Applied (PhD)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Astrophysics (Bachelor of Science Degree)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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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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