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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. Master

    Master's Degree in Applied Physics (Masters)

    Universitat Jaume I de Castellón 🇪🇸 Castellón, Spain

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  2. Bachelor

    Material Physics (Bachelor)

    Xi'an University of Technology 🇨🇳 Xian Shaanx, China

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  3. Master

    MSc in Physics

    Department of Physics, Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Other programmes

    Pend. Physics

    Universitas Tadulako Palu (UNTAD) 🇮🇩 Palu, Indonesia

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  6. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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  7. Research

    Physics (MSc/PhD) (Research Degree)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  8. Teacher training

    Physics (Teacher Licensure, Secondary (9-12))

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

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  9. Master

    Technical Physics:Nuclear Fusion (Masters)

    Kazan (Volga) Federal University 🇷🇺 Kazan Republic of Tatarstan, Russia

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  10. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    Moi University, Main Campus, Kesses 🇰🇪 Eldoret, Kenya

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  11. Bachelor

    BSc, Astrophysics (Bachelor)

    University of Calgary 🇨🇦 Calgary, Canada

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  12. Master

    Master of Science: Physics

    Southern University and A&M College, Graduate School 🇺🇸 Baton Rouge, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Meteorology, doctoral academic studies, Faculty of Physics

    University of Belgrade 🇷🇸 Belgrade, Serbia

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  15. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Bucharest 🇷🇴 Bucuresti, Romania

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics ( Science ) (Bachelor)

    University of West Hungary 🇭🇺 Sopron, Hungary

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  17. Master

    Physics (Master)

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

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  18. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Ohio University 🇺🇸 Athens, United States

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  19. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major) (UC Davis)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  20. Minor

    Physics Minor

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics (Doctoral Degree (3-4 Years))

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

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  22. Master

    Theoretical Physics (Masters)

    Shandong University at Weihai 🇨🇳 Weihai,P.R.China, China

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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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