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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

    Biophysics B.S. (Bachelor)

    Temple University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics PhD (UC San Francisco)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  3. Minor

    Materials Physics (Minor)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Physics

    Najran University 🇸🇦 Najran, Saudi Arabia

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  6. Other programmes

    physics (EdS)

    Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 🇺🇸 Huntsville, United States

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  7. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Sonoma State University 🇺🇸 Rohnert Park, United States

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  8. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Alabama in Huntsville 🇺🇸 Huntsville, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (MSc, MPhil, PhD)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  10. Minor

    Physics Minor

    Northern State University 🇺🇸 Aberdeen, United States

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  11. Minor

    Physics Minor (PHYS)

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

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  12. Master

    Physics with Theoretical Physics (MSci)

    Imperial College London, Departments of Chemistry and Physics 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Physics, Master, PhD

    University of Oregon 🇺🇸 Eugene, United States

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  15. Master

    Physics, Masters Degree (Research), 2931, University College

    The University of New South Wales 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  16. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science Advanced (Physics)

    The University of Wollongong 🇦🇺 Wollongong, Australia

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    física, map-fis (PhD)

    University of Aveiro 🇵🇹 Aveiro, Portugal

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  18. Bachelor

    Isotope Separation Technology and Nuclear Fuel (Bachelor)

    Ural State Technical University 🇷🇺 Ekaterinburg, Russia

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  19. Minor

    Mathematical Physics (Minor)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  20. Master

    MS, Physics, Concentration in Modern Optics

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Physics

    National University of South 🇦🇷 Bahía Blanca, Argentina

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of La Verne 🇺🇸 La Verne, Bakersfield, Burbank, Garden Grove, Oxnard, Rancho Cucamonga, San Luis Obispo, Victorville, 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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