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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.

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  • 1,687 institutions
  • 142 countries
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  1. Other programmes

    FdSc Physics

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  2. Major

    Geophysics, Physics (Major)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Physics

    National Open School, Delhi 🇮🇳 NOIDA, Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India

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  4. Master

    Physics (Master)

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics, Bachelor of Arts, Ph.D.

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Condensed Matter Physics (Doctorate)

    Soochow University 🇨🇳 Suzhou Industrial Park, China

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  8. Specialisation

    Educação física escolar (Especialização)

    Universidade Salgado de Oliveira 🇧🇷 Sao Goncalo, Brazil

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  9. Other programmes

    Games physics, 7.5 credits

    Luleå University of Technology 🇸🇪 Luleå, Sweden

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Gdansk 🇵🇱 Gdańsk, Poland

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  11. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of Rzeszow 🇵🇱 Rzeszów, Poland

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  12. Minor

    Physics Minor (PHYS)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics of Fiber Materials (PhD)

    Donghua University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  15. Diploma

    Physik (Diplom) AUSLAUFEND

    Dresden University of Technology 🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany

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  16. Master

    Physik (Masters)

    University of Berne 🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

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  17. Master

    Physique (Masters)

    Université Paul Cézanne (Aix-Marseille III) 🇫🇷 Aix-en-Provence cedex 1, France

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  18. Master

    Physique des liquides, matière molle, Master

    Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII) 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  19. Master

    Physique des Particules expérimentale et tests du MS et au-delà (C)

    Center for Particle Physics of Marseilles (MPCC) 🇫🇷 Marseille cedex 09, France

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  20. Graduate

    Posgrado en Astrofísica

    National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Del. Coyoacán, Mexico

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  21. Bachelor

    Astrophysics (Bachelor Of Science)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    BA with a Major in Physics

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