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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

    M.Sc.(Hons.) Physics

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani 🇮🇳 Hyderabad, India

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  2. Other programmes

    Ph .D .in Physics (Solid State Physics)

    University of Khartoum 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan

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  3. Other programmes

    Physics

    Bangalore University 🇮🇳 Karntaka, India

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  4. Other programmes

    Physics

    Saint Louis University 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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  6. Master

    Physics (Master)

    National Sun Yat-Sen University 🇹🇼 Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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  7. Major

    Physics and Astrophysics (Major)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  8. Master

    Physics M.S.

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  9. Master

    Geophysics,BS,MS

    University of Texas at El Paso 🇺🇸 El Paso, United States

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  10. Research

    MPhys in Physics (research placement) (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Physics

    Al-Balqa Applied University 🇯🇴 Al-Salt, Jordan

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  12. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  13. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Nis 🇷🇸 Nis, Serbia

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  15. Foundation programme

    Physics (University full-time degree programme including a Foundation Year)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (PhD)

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  17. Minor

    Physics Minor (PHYBD)

    Pennsylvania State University at University Park 🇺🇸 University Park, PA, United States

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  18. Undergraduate

    Physics Ι (C) (Undergraduate)

    National and Kapodistrian University of Athens 🇬🇷 Athens, Greece

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, B.S./M.S. (UCSD Students Only), Ph.D.

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  20. Major

    Physics: Applied Science Track (Major)

    Loyola University Maryland 🇺🇸 Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  21. Master

    Theoretical Physics (Masters)

    Tianjin University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Astrophysics Ph.D.

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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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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