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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

    BA in Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Southern Maine 🇺🇸 Portland, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Biophysics (B.S.) (UCLA)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  3. Diploma

    DUT Mesures physiques, apprentissage (Diploma)

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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  4. Undergraduate

    F351 Computational Physics, 4/5 years MPhys (Undergraduate)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  6. Graduate

    Geophysics (Graduate)

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

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  7. Other programmes

    M. Sc .in Physics (Plasma Physics)

    University of Khartoum 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan

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  8. Master

    Mention Physique (Masters)

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

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  9. Master

    Mestrado em Física Médica (Masters)

    Universidade do Porto 🇵🇹 Porto, Portugal

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D Physics (Full-Time)

    Ahmadu Bello University 🇳🇬 Zaria, Nigeria

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  11. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Sh.Ualikhanov Kokshetau State University 🇰🇿 Kokshetau / г.Кокшетау, Kazakhstan

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  12. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, United States

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  13. Research

    Physics (Research)

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  15. Minor

    Physics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Kettering University 🇺🇸 Michigan, United States

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  16. Minor

    Physics Minor

    Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne 🇺🇸 Fort Wayne, United States

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  17. Minor

    Physics Minor (PHYS)

    Penn State Greater Allegheny 🇺🇸 PA - Pennsylvania, United States

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  18. Minor

    Physics minor only

    Bethel College Mishawaka 🇺🇸 Mishawaka, United States

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  19. Major

    Physics: General (Major)

    Loyola University Maryland 🇺🇸 Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor)

    Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe, Germany

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  21. Master

    Radiophysics (Masters) (Master's Degree Programme)

    Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod 🇷🇺 Nizhni Novgorod, Russia

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  22. Bachelor

    Technical physics (Bachelor)

    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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