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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics (Doctorate)

    V.I. Vernadsky Taurida National University 🇺🇦 Simferopol, Ukraine

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  2. Other programmes

    大学物理（一） (校级精品课)

    Nankai University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

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  3. Minor

    Geophysics (Minor)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Informational Physics (Bachelor)

    Al I Cuza University 🇷🇴 Iasi, Romania

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  6. Master

    MSci, Physics with Industrial Experience (F305)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  7. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Coimbra 🇵🇹 Coimbra, Portugal

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (B.S.)

    McNeese State University 🇺🇸 Lake Charles, United States

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  9. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics BS/BA (Accelerated Degree Program)

    Binghamton University 🇺🇸 Binghamton, United States

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  11. Minor

    Physics of Materials (Minor)

    Simmons College 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  12. Master

    Physics, option in Optics and Photonics (MS)

    Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸 Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, United States

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  13. Major

    Physics, Teaching of (Graduate Major)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  15. Undergraduate

    Physics, Undergraduate degree programmes

    University of Ferrara 🇮🇹 Ferrara, Italy

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    PRF, Faculty of Science, Biophysics, Physics, study plan:1 (Doctor)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  17. Master

    Radiophysics (Masters)

    Volgograd State University 🇷🇺 Volgograd, Urupinsk, Michaelovka, Akhtubinsk, Kalach-on-Don, Frolovo, Volzhesky, Russia

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Statistical Physics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  19. Scholarship

    Theoretical Physics (Doctoral Degree Awarding Discipline)

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

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  21. Master

    Theoretical Physics (Masters)

    Soochow University 🇨🇳 Suzhou Industrial Park, China

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  22. Master

    Thermal and molecular physics (Masters)

    St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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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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