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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. Bachelor

    F344 Mathematical Physics, 4 years BSc (Hons)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  2. Minor

    Geophysics Minor (GPHYS)

    Penn State Greater Allegheny 🇺🇸 PA - Pennsylvania, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Physics (A-Level)

    Abbey College Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

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  4. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  6. Master

    Physics (Master of Science)

    Southern University, Baton Rouge 🇺🇸 Baton Rouge, United States

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  7. Master

    Physik, Master of Science, 4 Semester

    University of Konstanz 🇩🇪 Konstanz, Germany

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  8. Major

    Solid Meterial Physics (Major of postgaduate)

    Hanoi Pedagogical University 2 🇻🇳 Phuc Yen - Vinh Phuc province / Thị xã Phúc Yên – Tỉnh Vĩnh Phúc, Vietnam

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS

    National University of Ireland, Maynooth 🇮🇪 Maynooth, Ireland

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctorate)

    Universidad de Valencia 🇪🇸 Valencia, Spain

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  11. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre, Brazil

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  12. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of Gdansk 🇵🇱 Gdańsk, Poland

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  13. Other programmes

    Physics And Its Applications Specialist Program

    University of Toronto, Scarborough 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics Ph.D.

    Washington University in St. Louis 🇺🇸 St Louis, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S.

    Wagner College 🇺🇸 Staten Island, United States

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  17. Postgraduate

    Solar Physics (Postgraduate)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  18. Bachelor

    B.Sc. Physics (Bachelor)

    Gombe State University (GSU) 🇳🇬 Gombe, Nigeria

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics and technology of lasers, Doctorates

    Universidad de Salamanca 🇪🇸 Salamanca, Spain

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics with Astrophysics (Bachelor)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  21. Teacher training

    Physik (Teacher)

    Free University Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  22. Graduate

    School of Physics (Graduate)

    Peking University 🇨🇳 Beijing / 北京直辖市区, China

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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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