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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. Associate

    Physics (Associate) (Associate Degree for Transfer)

    College of the Canyons, Valencia Campus 🇺🇸 Santa Clarita, California, United States

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  2. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    Western Illinois University, Quad Cities Campus 🇺🇸 Moline, IL, United States

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  3. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Kangwon National University 🇰🇷 Chuncheon-si, South Korea

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  4. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Rowan University 🇺🇸 Glassboro, United States

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  6. Master

    Physics - Applied Science (Applied Physics), MSc, Masters - Taught

    University College Cork (UCC) 🇮🇪 Cork, Ireland

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  7. Teacher training

    Teachers' Training in Physics

    Hue University 🇻🇳 Hue, Vietnam

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  8. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    Zhejiang University of Technology 🇨🇳 Ziliang, China

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  9. Bachelor

    B.Sc Physics (Undergraduate)

    Bishop Choolaparambil Memorial College for Women 🇮🇳 Kottayam, Kerala, India

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  10. Other programmes

    Comprehensive General Science - Physics (Online Program)

    Sorrell College of Business at Troy University 🇺🇸 Troy, United States

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  11. Minor

    Minor in Physics

    Catholic University of Louvain 🇧🇪 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

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  12. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor Of Science)

    University of Siegen 🇩🇪 Siegen, Germany

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics - Bachelor of Arts

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics, B.A., B.S.

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics, BS in Physics

    Penza State University 🇷🇺 Penza, Russia

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  17. Other programmes

    Applied Physics (PSM)

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Astrophysics, Royal Holloway, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Biophysics (Masters)

    Hebei University of Technology 🇨🇳 Tianjin No. 8, P.R. China Tel:, China

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  20. Master

    Condensed Matter Physics (Masters)

    Henan University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Luoyang, China, China

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  21. Other programmes

    Course: Física

    Universidad Carlos III de Madrid 🇪🇸 COLMENAREJO (MADRID), Spain

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  22. Specialisation

    Fisiologia e preparação física no futebol (Especialização)

    Universidade Salgado de Oliveira 🇧🇷 Sao Goncalo, Brazil

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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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