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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

    Ph.D. in Biophysics

    Autonomous University of Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (4-years) (Doctorate)

    Masaryk University 🇨🇿 Brno, Czech Republic

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics (B.Tech)

    Federal University of Technology, Minna 🇳🇬 Minna, Nigeria

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  4. Diploma

    Physics (Diplom) DISCONTINUED, Physik (Diplom) AUSLAUFEND

    Technical University of Dresden 🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany

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  6. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Susquehanna University 🇺🇸 Selinsgrove, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics BSC, Cave Hill, Pure and Applied Sciences, Undergraduate

    University of the West Indies (UWI) 🇧🇸 Mona, Bahamas

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  8. Bachelor

    Bachelor’s degree in Physics

    Cergy-Pontoise University 🇫🇷 Cergy-Pontoise cedex, France

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  9. Postgraduate

    Biophysics (physico-mathematical sciences) (Postgraduate)

    Sumy State University 🇺🇦 Sumy, Ukraine

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  10. Undergraduate

    Biophysics (Undergraduate)

    York University 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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  11. Other programmes

    Biophysik II Praktikum

    Institute of Biophysics | University of Ulm 🇩🇪 Ulm, Germany

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  12. Master

    Master's Programme in Physics, Second level, 120 hp

    Stockholm University 🇸🇪 Stockholm, Sweden

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Far Eastern Federal University 🇷🇺 Vladivostok, Russia, Russia

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  15. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Hollins University 🇺🇸 Roanoke, United States

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  16. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Virginia Union University 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Postgraduate Program of Studies in Physics (MSc, Ph.D.)

    University of Patras 🇬🇷 Patras, Greece

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  18. Master

    Technical Physics - full-time, starting - sem. winter (MA)

    Technical University of Lodz 🇵🇱 Lodz, Poland

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  19. Bachelor

    Astrophysics (B.S.) (UCLA)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Geophysics

    University of Otago 🇳🇿 Dunedin, New Zealand

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Helsinki 🇫🇮 Helsinki, Finland

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (BSc)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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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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