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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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5,849 programmes

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  1. Bachelor

    Spécialité : Activités physiques adaptées et santé (Licence)

    Université de Paris 11 (Université Paris Sud) 🇫🇷 Orsay, Kremlin-Bicetre, Sceaux, Chatenay-Malabry, France

  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics (PhD)

    Western University - Canada 🇨🇦 London, Canada

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  4. Minor

    Physics (Undergraduate Minor at Xavier University USA)

    Xavier University 🇵🇭 Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

  5. Teacher training

    Physics Teaching

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

  6. Other programmes

    Physik (Online Program)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

  7. Specialisation

    Физика, физик (Speciality)

    Penza State University 🇷🇺 Penza, Russia

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  9. Undergraduate

    Materials Physics (Undergraduate)

    Anhui University of Technology 🇨🇳 Ma’anshan, China

  10. Other programmes

    Physics

    Guangxi University 🇨🇳 Nanning, China

  11. Major

    Physics (BA2NDMajor)

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

  12. Research

    Physics (by research), MSc, 1 year full-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

  13. Undergraduate

    普通物理实验 (Undergraduate)

    Shandong University at Weihai 🇨🇳 Weihai,P.R.China, China

  14. Bachelor

    B.Sc. Physics

    Joseph Ayo Babalola University 🇳🇬 Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria, Nigeria

  15. Other programmes

    Course: 原子炉物理学

    Tokyo Institute of Technology 🇯🇵 Meguro/ Tokyo, Japan

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.

Study Physics by country

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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