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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. Master

    Geophysics: Master's, Doctoral (Graduate Major)

    University of Alaska - Fairbanks 🇺🇸 Fairbanks, United States

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  2. Certificate

    Physics (Certificate)

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  3. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of the Pacific 🇺🇸 Stockton, San Francisco, Sacramento, United States

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  4. Foundation programme

    Physics (Undergraduate) (Foundation)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Physics of Geological Processes (Masters)

    University of Oslo - UiO 🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway

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  7. Master

    Physik (M. Sc.) (Masters)

    TU Dortmund University 🇩🇪 Dortmund, Germany

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  8. Master

    Technology of nuclear installations (Master)

    University of Pisa 🇮🇹 Pisa, Italy

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  9. Undergraduate

    Tecnicatura Universitaria en Aplicaciones Nucleares (Undergraduate)

    National University of General San Martín 🇦🇷 San Martín, Argentina

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  10. Other programmes

    Theoretical Physics (Regional-level key discipline)

    Tibet University 🇨🇳 Lhasa, Nyingch, China

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  11. Bachelor

    Физика (Bachelor)

    Tambov State University Named After G.R. Derzhavina 🇷🇺 Tambov / Тамбов, Russia

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  12. Undergraduate

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate)

    Nanjing Normal University 🇨🇳 Nanjing, China

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  13. Bachelor

    BSc/MPhys Physics with Foundation Year | F301 | 4/5 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    Matériaux et contrôles physico-chimiques (DUT Mesures physiques)

    Université de Rouen - Haute Normandie 🇫🇷 Mont-Saint-Aignan, France

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Sh.Ualikhanov Kokshetau State University 🇰🇿 Kokshetau / г.Кокшетау, Kazakhstan

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  17. Master

    Physics (M.Sc.)

    University of Bonn 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Montana State University 🇺🇸 Bozeman, United States

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  19. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Adelphi University 🇺🇸 Garden City,, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics, BS

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  21. Teacher training

    Physics, secondary school teacher accreditation programme

    University of Graz 🇦🇹 Graz, Austria

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  22. Bachelor

    Physik B.Sc.

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

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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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