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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. Bachelor

    Theoretical Physics, BSc

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  2. Other programmes

    Course: Integration Pedagogique des TIC en Physique

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  3. Minor

    Geophysics Minor (GPHYS)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  4. Master

    M.Sc.(Hons.) Physics

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science 🇮🇳 Zuarinagar, Goa, India, India

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  6. Bachelor

    Mention Physique (Bachelor)

    Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille (Lille I) 🇫🇷 Villeneuve d'Ascq Cédex, France

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics (BS) (Major)

    Houston Baptist University 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  8. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Santa Clara University 🇺🇸 Santa Clara, United States

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  9. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  10. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Minor

    Physics Minor

    University of Minnesota - Duluth 🇺🇸 Duluth, United States

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  12. Undergraduate

    Scientific Study Programme, Physics (Undergraduate)

    Lund University 🇸🇪 Lund, Sweden

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  13. Other programmes

    固体物理 (校级精品课)

    Nankai University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

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  15. Other programmes

    大学物理实验 (校级示范精品课)

    Nankai University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

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  16. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Physics

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  17. Master

    Combined Bachelors - Masters Degree in Physics

    University of Tulsa 🇺🇸 Tulsa, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Course: Physique Mathematiques 2

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  19. Bachelor

    Geophysik (Bachelor)

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

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  20. Bachelor

    Mention Physique (Licence)

    Université de Paris 11 (Université Paris Sud) 🇫🇷 Orsay, Kremlin-Bicetre, Sceaux, Chatenay-Malabry, France

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  21. Research

    Nuclear Physics MSc by Research

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  22. Other programmes

    Ph .D .in Physics (Cosmology)

    University of Khartoum 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan

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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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