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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. Undergraduate

    Física (Undergraduate) (Campus Regional de Goioerê (Goioerê/PR))

    Universidade Estadual de Maringá 🇧🇷 Maringá - Paraná - Bras, Brazil

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  2. Other programmes

    Physics

    Frostburg State University 🇺🇸 Frostburg, United States

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  3. Master

    Physics (MSci)

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

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  4. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Ioannina 🇬🇷 Ioannina, Greece

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  6. Other programmes

    Physics , M. Phil (Phy)

    Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics / Theoretical Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  8. Teacher training

    Physik Staatsexamen (Teacher) (Lehramt an Mittelschulen, Erste Staatsprüfung)

    Leipzig University 🇩🇪 Deutscher Platz 5, Germany

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  9. Other programmes

    Physique des matériaux

    Université de Ouargla 🇩🇿 Ouargla Algérie, Algeria

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  10. Master

    TECNOLOGIA NUCLEAR (Masters, Doctorate)

    Universidade de Sao Paulo 🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil

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  11. Master

    Thermophysics (Masters)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  12. Other programmes

    Biophysics

    Indiana University East 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  13. Master

    Biophysics (Masters)

    Soochow University 🇨🇳 Suzhou Industrial Park, China

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  15. Master

    Biophysics (Masters) (international program)

    Huazhong University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  16. Other programmes

    Course: Physique Mathematiques 1

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy, 9062XPHD, ANU Colleges of Science, Physics

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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  18. Undergraduate

    Fundamental and Applied Physics (Undergraduate)

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  19. Bachelor

    Material Physics (Bachelor’s Degree (4 Years))

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

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  20. Master

    MSc MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS

    National University of Ireland, Maynooth 🇮🇪 Maynooth, Ireland

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  21. Major

    Physics (BS2NDMajor)

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

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  22. Other programmes

    Physics (honours degree)

    University of Juba 🇸🇸 Juba Town, Temporary Campus AlKaduro - Khartoum North, South Sudan

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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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