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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics: M.S., Ph.D.

    University of California, Santa Cruz 🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics (4) (PhD)

    Tomsk State Pedagogical University 🇷🇺 Tomsk, Russia

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics (PhD)

    Far Eastern Federal University 🇷🇺 Vladivostok, Russia, Russia

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  4. Postgraduate

    Theoretical Physics | DPhil (Postgraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Port Said University 🇪🇬 Port Said - Port Fouad, Egypt

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctorate)

    Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre, Brazil

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctorate)

    Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona 🇪🇸 Bellaterra, Cerdanyola del Vall, Spain

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  9. Research

    Research Degrees: Astrophysics (MSc by Research, MPhil, PhD)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Spécialité Photonique (Master Physique, Mécanique)

    Université de Brest (Universite de Bretagne Occidentale) 🇫🇷 Brest, France

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  11. Master

    Spécialité Physique des capteurs et instrumentation (Master Physique, Mécanique)

    Université de Brest (Universite de Bretagne Occidentale) 🇫🇷 Brest, France

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  12. Master

    Theoretical physics (Masters)

    University of Oulu 🇫🇮 Oulun, Finland

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  13. Postgraduate

    Theoretical Physics (Postgraduate)

    University of Bucharest 🇷🇴 Bucuresti, Romania

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  15. Major

    Theoretical Physics and Mathematical Physics (Major of postgaduate)

    Hanoi Pedagogical University 2 🇻🇳 Phuc Yen - Vinh Phuc province / Thị xã Phúc Yên – Tỉnh Vĩnh Phúc, Vietnam

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  16. Master

    University Master of Advanced Physics (*)

    University of Seville 🇪🇸 Sevilla, Spain

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  17. Undergraduate

    应用物理学2班 (Undergraduate)

    Tianjin University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

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  18. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    Frostburg State University 🇺🇸 Frostburg, United States

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  19. Undergraduate

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Science and Technology Beijing 🇨🇳 Beijing P. R.China, China

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  20. Postgraduate

    Astrophysics, MASt (Postgraduate)

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Geophysics

    Stanford University 🇺🇸 Stanford, Califorrnia, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctorat Physique Theorique

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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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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