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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. Master

    Physics (M.S.)

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette 🇺🇸 Lafayette, United States

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    Physikalische Technik (B. Sc.)

    Fachhochschule Gelsenkirchen 🇩🇪 Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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  3. Master

    Technical Physics (M.Sc. degree with Polish as a language of instruction)

    Warsaw University of Technology 🇵🇱 Warsaw, Poland

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Физика и астрономия (PhD)

    Al-Farabi Kazakh National University 🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Condensed State Physics (PhD) (Second Class Doctoral Degree)

    Beijing University of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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  8. Master

    Geophysik (Master)

    Universität Fridericana Karlsruhe (Technische Hochschule) 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe, Germany

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    Nanophysics and -materials (Nanotechnology) (Aalborg)

    Aalborg University 🇩🇰 Aalborg, Denmark

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  10. Other programmes

    Ph .D .in Physics (Atomic Physics)

    University of Khartoum 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Al I Cuza University 🇷🇴 Iasi, Romania

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  12. Master

    Physics (MSc)

    Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg 🇩🇪 Erlangen, Germany

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  13. Teacher training

    Physics (Teachers Training, Applied Physics, Physics Experiment Technology)

    Nanjing Normal University 🇨🇳 Nanjing, China

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  15. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    Ave Maria University 🇺🇸 Ave Maria, United States

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  16. Minor

    Physics, Minor, Geauga, Kent

    Kent State University, Geauga Campus 🇺🇸 Burton, United States

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  17. Undergraduate

    Physics, Undergraduate

    Northeastern University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  18. Diploma

    Physik (Diploma)

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Stimulative Substance and Photophysics (Doctorate)

    Beijing Institute of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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  20. Certificate

    Teacher Certification in Physics

    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Slippery Rock, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Физика и техника оптической связи

    Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University 🇷🇺 Nizhni Novgorod / г.Нижний Новгород, Russia

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  22. Other programmes

    Applied Physics & Instrumentation Part-time

    Cork Institute of Technology 🇮🇪 Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland

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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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