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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. Bachelor

    Theoretical Physics : BSc Hons

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Theoretical Physics Master / Ph.D.

    Nanjing University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu, China

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  3. Teacher training

    Theory and Methodology of Education (in Physics)

    Far Eastern Federal University 🇷🇺 Vladivostok, Russia, Russia

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

    University of Tulsa 🇺🇸 Tulsa, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    Single-undergraduate physics

    University of Rijeka 🇭🇷 Rijeka, Croatia

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

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

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

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  8. Master

    Biophysics (Masters)

    University of Science and Technology of China 🇨🇳 Hefei, China

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  9. Master

    Condensed Matter Physics (Masters)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  10. Master

    E026003, Physics II. - Seminary, W, 2, unlimited (Masters)

    Czech Technical University of Prague 🇨🇿 Prague, Czech Republic

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  11. Minor

    Geophysics (Minor)

    James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  12. Master

    Maestría en Ciencias (Física)

    National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Del. Coyoacán, Mexico

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  13. Master

    MS, Physics

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Physics

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

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics (B.S.)

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

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  17. Other programmes

    Physics (Grad.)

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

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  18. Major

    Physics (PHYS) (Major)

    University of Maryland 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, M.S., Ph.D.

    Old Dominion University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, United States

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  20. Master

    Radiation Physics and Technology (Master’s Degree (2.5-3 Years))

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

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  21. Diploma

    Stellar Physics and Hydrodynamics (Diploma theses)

    Argelander-Institut für Astronomie 🇩🇪 Bonn, Germany

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  22. Other programmes

    Theoretical Physics (Colonel-level key discipline)

    Tibet University 🇨🇳 Lhasa, Nyingch, 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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