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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. Major

    Physics (Major)

    St. Mary's College of California 🇺🇸 Moraga, United States

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  2. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Free University Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  3. Master

    Physics: Theoretical Physics (Masters)

    University of Oslo - UiO 🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway

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  4. Bachelor

    Physik, Bachelor

    University of Augsburg 🇩🇪 Augsburg, Germany

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  6. Undergraduate

    应用物理学1班 (Undergraduate)

    Tianjin University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

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  7. Undergraduate

    材料物理 (Undergraduate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  8. Other programmes

    Course: Physique Thermique

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  9. Other programmes

    Halbleiterphysik II

    Institut für Quantenmaterie | Universität Ulm 🇩🇪 Ulm, Germany

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  10. Master

    Master's in Program in Physics

    University of Aqaba 🇯🇴 Aqaba / العقبة, Jordan

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor of Science (Honours))

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  12. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Rzeszow 🇵🇱 Rzeszów, Poland

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  13. Certificate

    Physics (Certificate)

    College of Letters & Science | University of Wisconsin-Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  15. Minor

    Physics (minor)

    Tennessee State University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Physique générale et applications (Bachelor)

    University of 'Oran 🇩🇿 Oran, Algeria

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  17. Postgraduate

    PTEK214 Experimental Reservoir Physics (Postgraduate)

    University of Bergen (UiB) 🇳🇴 Bergen, Norway

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  18. Other programmes

    原子物理 (校级精品课)

    Nankai University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

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  19. Other programmes

    Geophysics, geophysical methods of minerals prospecting

    Kuban State University 🇷🇺 Krasnodar, Russia

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  20. Master

    Master of Science (MSc) in Physics

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  21. Master

    Master of Science Program in Geophysics, M.Sc. (Geophysics)

    Prince of Songkla University 🇹🇭 Songkla, Thailand

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Modern Physics (PhD)

    Technical University of Denmark 🇩🇰 Lyngby, Denmark

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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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