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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. Minor

    Physics, Minor

    Boise State University 🇺🇸 Boise, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Ph.D., 1890, Faculty of Science

    The University of New South Wales 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  3. Major

    Physics: Analytic Track (Major)

    Loyola University Maryland 🇺🇸 Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  4. Master

    Physik, Master

    University of Technology Darmstadt 🇩🇪 Darmstadt, Germany

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  6. Master

    Teacher-training in Physics (Master)

    Leiden University (LEI) 🇳🇱 Leiden, The Hague, Netherlands

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  7. Master

    Teaching Physics (Master)

    Al I Cuza University 🇷🇴 Iasi, Romania

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  8. Bachelor

    Biophysics (Bachelor)

    George Washington University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  9. Master

    Condensed Matter Physics (Professional Masters)

    Capital Normal University 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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  10. Research

    Nuclear Decommissioning (Research)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Physics (LM-17)

    University of Messina 🇮🇹 Messina, Italy

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  12. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Luther College 🇨🇦 Regina, Canada

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  13. Master

    Physics (Master of Science)

    University of Waikato 🇳🇿 Hamilton, New Zealand

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  15. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Westminster College, Fulton 🇺🇸 Fulton, United States

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  16. Specialisation

    Physics (Speciality)

    Beihua University 🇨🇳 Jilin City, Jilin Province, P. R. China, China

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  17. Master

    Physics didactics (Masters)

    Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' 🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria

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  18. Minor

    Physik (Minor)

    University of Berne 🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

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  19. Master

    Research in Physics (Master)

    Leiden University (LEI) 🇳🇱 Leiden, The Hague, Netherlands

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  20. Master

    Resources and Deep Geophysics (self-established) (Masters)

    Chang'an University 🇨🇳 Xi’an City, China

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  21. Undergraduate

    Scientific Study programs, Theoretical Physics (Undergraduate)

    Lund University 🇸🇪 Lund, Sweden

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  22. Teacher training

    Teaching Physics

    International School of Law and Business 🇱🇹 Vilnius, Lithuania

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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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