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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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    Физика полупроводников (Специальности)

    Ryazan State Radio Engineering University 🇷🇺 Ryazan / г.Рязань, Russia

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  2. Bachelor

    BA, Physics

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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  3. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Pai Chai University 🇰🇷 Seo-Gu, Daejeon, Korea, South Korea

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  4. Undergraduate

    Physics I (Undergraduate)

    National Technical University of Athens 🇬🇷 Athens, Greece

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  6. Master

    Physics I. MSc

    University of Plovdiv 🇧🇬 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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  7. Scholarship

    Physics Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (Graduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Doctor of Philosophy in

    Northern Illinois University 🇺🇸 DeKalb, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physik, (Bachelor)

    University of Ulm 🇩🇪 Ulm, Germany

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  10. Master

    Physique subnucléaire (C) (Masters)

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

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  11. Master

    Soft matter Physics Master / Ph.D.

    Nanjing University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu, China

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  12. Undergraduate

    Technical Physics (Undergraduate)

    Cracow University of Technology 🇵🇱 Cracow, Poland

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  13. Master

    Thermophisics and Molecular Physics, 553112 (Master)

    Moscow Power Engineering Institute ( Technical University) 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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  15. Master

    Физика (Masters)

    Tver State University 🇷🇺 Tver, Russia

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  16. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    Yale University 🇺🇸 New Haven, United States

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  17. Undergraduate

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate)

    Carroll University 🇺🇸 Waukesha, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Applied Physics, Part-Time Study

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Biophysics (B.S.)

    University of California, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  20. Undergraduate

    Biophysics (Undergraduate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  21. Graduate

    Educação Física (Graduate)

    Centro Universitário de Araraquara 🇧🇷 Araraquara, Brazil

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  22. Postgraduate

    Matemática, Física e Informática (Postgraduate)

    Universidad Nacional José Faustino Sánchez Carrión 🇵🇪 Huacho, Lunahuana, Peru

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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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