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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

    Geophysics (Bachelor)

    University Agostinho Neto 🇦🇴 Luanda, Angola

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  2. Minor

    Additionnal module in Physics (Minor)

    Catholic University of Louvain 🇧🇪 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

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  3. Bachelor

    B.Ed. in Physics

    University of Nizwa 🇴🇲 Nizwa, Oman

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  4. Other programmes

    Physics

    American University of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Yola, Nigeria

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics (Double Major)

    The University of Fiji 🇫🇯 Lautoka, Fiji

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  7. Bachelor

    Astrofísica Estelar (Bachelor)

    Grupo de Astrofísica, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid (Madrid), Spain

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Astrophysics (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  9. Foundation programme

    Foundation Physics

    St. Angela's College Lough Gill Sligo 🇮🇪 Loug Gill ,Sligo, Ireland

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  10. Bachelor

    Bsc Physics Honours Degree

    Midlands State University (MSU) 🇿🇼 Gweru, Zimbabwe

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  11. Research

    Geophysics (Post-Doctoral Research Programs) (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics (PhD)

    Medical University of Gdansk 🇵🇱 Gdańsk, Poland

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Physics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  15. Minor

    Applied Geophysics (Minor)

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Physics (PhD) (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science (Hons) Physics

    Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman 🇲🇾 Kampar, Petaling Jaya, Bandar Sungai Long, Setapak, Malaysia

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  18. Major

    Applied Physics (Major)

    Nanjing University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Nanjing, China

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  19. Graduate

    Graduate Program in Physics

    Universidad de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  20. Scholarship

    Atomic & Molecular physics (Doctoral Degree Awarding Discipline)

    University of Science and Technology of China 🇨🇳 Hefei, China

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  21. Bachelor

    Bachelor of radiophysics

    Kazan State University 🇷🇺 Kazan / Казань, Russia

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    7th October Misurata University 🇱🇾 Misurata, Libya

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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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