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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics, Combined MD-PhD Program

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. in Physics

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD, ScD in Geophysics

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  4. Undergraduate

    PHYS291 Data Handling in Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Bergen (UiB) 🇳🇴 Bergen, Norway

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  6. Other programmes

    Physics

    Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Nansha, Shenzen, Hong Kong

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Indonesia 🇮🇩 Depok, Salemba, Pegangsaan Timur, Indonesia

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    East Cibirskaya State Academy of Education 🇷🇺 Irkutsk / г. Иркутск, Russia

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  9. Master

    Physics of Materials and Biological Systems, Master Program, 120 hp

    Göteborg University 🇸🇪 Göteborg, Sweden

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  10. Teacher training

    Physics with Teacher Licensure

    University of North Carolina at Asheville 🇺🇸 Asheville, NC, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S.

    University of West Florida (UWF) 🇺🇸 Pensacola, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Физика конденсированного состояния (PhD)

    Ural State Technical University 🇷🇺 Ekaterinburg, Russia

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  13. Bachelor

    LICENCE STAPS ACTIVITÉ PHYSIQUE ADAPTÉE ET SANTÉ.

    Nice Sophia Antipolis University 🇫🇷 Nice, France

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  15. Master

    Master Physique Spé. pro Physique, Applications et Modélisation

    Université d'Angers 🇫🇷 Angers, France

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  16. Master

    Materials Physics and Nanotechnology, 120 credits (Masters)

    Linköping University 🇸🇪 Linköping, Sweden

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  17. Postgraduate

    Mathematical Physics (Postgraduate)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  18. Other programmes

    Máster en Astrofísica

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

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  19. Other programmes

    Physics

    Christian Brothers University 🇺🇸 Memphis, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  21. Scholarship

    Physics (Undergraduate Degree Granting Program)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  22. Minor

    Physics (Undergraduate Minor)

    St. Thomas Aquinas College 🇺🇸 Sparkill, 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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