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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.

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  • 1,687 institutions
  • 142 countries
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  1. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Maryland 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  2. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Pusan National University 🇰🇷 Pusan, Miryang, Yangsan, South Korea

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PhD

    University of Illinois at Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, United States

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  4. Research

    Theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (Postgraduate) (Research Programme)

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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  6. Undergraduate

    Astrophysics (Undergraduate)

    Purdue University Calumet 🇺🇸 Hammond, United States

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  7. Master

    MSc in Physics

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Other programmes

    Physics

    Suzhou University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Suzhou , Jiangsu, China, China

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor) (1st Cycle Degree Courses - Bachelor\'s Degree)

    Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences | Roma Tre University 🇮🇹 Roma, Italy

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics (Experimental, Theoretical or Applied Physics), Bachelor of Science with Honours - BScHons: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

    University of the Witwatersrand 🇿🇦 Wits, South Africa

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  11. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Hengyang Normal University 🇨🇳 Hengyang, China

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  12. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Nova Southeastern University 🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale-Davie, United States

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  13. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergrad.)

    The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Science 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  15. Other programmes

    Special Topics in Advanced Physics 3

    Chonnam National University 🇰🇷 Gwangju, South Korea

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  16. Master

    Thermophysics (Masters)

    Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abay 🇰🇿 Almaty / г. Алматы, Kazakhstan

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  17. Other programmes

    Course: Physique Nucleaire

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  18. Undergraduate

    F340 Mathematical Physics, 4/5 years MPhys (Undergraduate)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  19. Research

    Photon Physics MSc by Research

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    physics (Bachelor) (1st Cycle)

    University of Aveiro 🇵🇹 Aveiro, Portugal

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  21. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Austin College. Sherman, Texas 🇺🇸 Sherman, United States

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  22. Minor

    Physics Minor (PHYBD)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

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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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