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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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  • 142 countries
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  1. Other programmes

    Pure Physics

    Kogi State University 🇳🇬 Anyigba, Nigeria

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  2. Master

    Condensed Matter Physics (Masters)

    Tianjin University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

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  3. Other programmes

    M.Sc.Applied and Theoretical Physics

    Kenyatta University 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

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  4. Master

    Master of Science - Physics

    Korkut Ata University of Osmanabad 🇹🇷 Osmaniye, Turkey

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  6. Master

    MSc EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS

    National University of Ireland, Maynooth 🇮🇪 Maynooth, Ireland

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  7. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of Oslo - UiO 🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics with Foundation, BSc

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Physique subatomique : physique nucléaire (C) (Masters)

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

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  10. Bachelor

    Technische Physik (Bachelor)

    De Universiteit Twente (UT) 🇩🇪 AE Enschede, Netherlands, Germany

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Teilchen- und Astroteilchenphysik (PhD)

    RWTH Aachen University / German Research School 🇩🇪 Aachen, Germany

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  12. Diploma

    DUT Mesures physiques opt Tech. Instrumentales (Diploma)

    Université de Toulouse 3 (Université Paul Sabatier) 🇫🇷 Toulouse, France

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  13. Master

    Master of Science (by dissertation) in Theoretical Physics

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  15. Bachelor

    PHYSICS (Full Time) (Bachelor)

    Maria Curie-Sklodowska University Lublin 🇵🇱 Lublin, Poland

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  16. Certificate

    Physics (Graduate Certificate)

    University of Waikato 🇳🇿 Hamilton, New Zealand

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Babes-Bolyai University 🇷🇴 Klausenburg (Cluj-Napoca), Romania

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  18. Master

    Theoretical Physics (Masters)

    University of Applied Sciences Duesseldorf 🇩🇪 Düsseldorf, Germany

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  20. Graduate

    Benjamin C. Shen Endowed Fund in Physics (Graduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhDPhys)

    Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT | Mindanao State University 🇵🇭 Tibanga, Iligan City, Philippines

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Joseph Ayo Babalola University 🇳🇬 Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria, Nigeria

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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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