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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

    Biophysik (Bachelor)

    Saarland University 🇩🇪 Saarbrücken, Germany

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Computational Science (Physics) PhD

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    hydrogeophysics (advanced specialisation programme)

    University of Aveiro 🇵🇹 Aveiro, Portugal

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  4. Other programmes

    Physics

    Saitama University 🇯🇵 Saitama / 埼玉県, Japan

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor programme)

    University of Vienna 🇦🇹 Wien, Austria

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor Programmes (in Hungarian))

    Faculty of Science at the University of Debrecen 🇭🇺 Debrecen, Hungary

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  8. Diploma

    Physics (Diploma)

    University of Aden 🇾🇪 Aden, Yemen

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  9. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 🇨🇭 Lausanne, Switzerland

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  10. Master

    Theoretical and Mathematical Physics (Masters)

    Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' 🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Физика (PhD)

    Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abay 🇰🇿 Almaty / г. Алматы, Kazakhstan

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  12. Other programmes

    JA4707, PHYSICS, Physics, 物理 (JUPAS)

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong

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  13. Master

    Master's Degree in Biophysics

    Autonomous University of Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor Grammar school teacher)

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  17. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Fairfield University 🇺🇸 Fairfield, United States

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Lehman College - CUNY 🇺🇸 Bronx, United States

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  19. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Pamukkale University 🇹🇷 Denizli, Turkey

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  20. Associate

    Physics - Associate in Science

    Cañada College 🇺🇸 Redwood City, California, United States

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  21. Major

    Physics Laboratory (Undergraduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  22. Master

    Physics MSc

    University of Plovdiv 🇧🇬 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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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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