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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. Certificate

    Nuclear Power Generation (Graduate Certificate) (Online Degree)

    ASU Online 🇺🇸 United States

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  2. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Bucknell University 🇺🇸 Lewisburg, United States

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  3. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Rivne State Humanitarian University 🇺🇦 Rivne, Ukraine

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  4. Master

    Physics (MSc)

    Justus Liebig University Giessen 🇩🇪 Giessen, Germany

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  6. Master

    Physik (M.Sc.)

    University Marburg 🇩🇪 Marburg, Germany

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Physique (PhD)

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

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  8. Bachelor

    Solid State Physics, Bachelor, PhD

    Ferdowsi University of Mashhad 🇮🇷 Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi, Iran, Iran

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  9. Other programmes

    大学物理 (校级精品课)

    Nankai University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

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  10. Undergraduate

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of the Philippines Diliman 🇵🇭 Quezon City, Philippines

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  11. Master

    Master of Science (by dissertation) in Physics

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

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  12. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Drew University 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  13. Minor

    Physics Minor

    University of Tennessee at Martin UT 🇺🇸 Martin, United States

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  15. Certificate

    Physics Teacher's Certificate Minor

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor)

    University of Tubingen 🇩🇪 Tübingen, Germany

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  17. Bachelor

    Physique et ingénieries (Licence)

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

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Solid State Physics (PhD)

    University Of Jammu 🇮🇳 Jammu, India

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  19. Bachelor

    Educação Física (Bachelor's)

    University of Passo Fundo 🇧🇷 Passo Fundo, São José, Brazil

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  20. Master

    MSc in Shock Physics

    Imperial College London, Departments of Chemistry and Physics 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics

    Autonomous University of Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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  22. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Calgary 🇨🇦 Calgary, Canada

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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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