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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. Major

    Physics (Institute of Physics) (Major)

    January Kochanowski University of Humanities and Sciences in Kielce 🇵🇱 Kielce, Poland

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  2. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Victoria (Uvic) 🇨🇦 Victoria, Canada

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Seoul National University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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  4. Minor

    Physics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Letourneau University 🇺🇸 Longview, United States

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  6. Master

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

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  7. Master

    Physics, Master

    Chemnitz University of Technology 🇩🇪 Chemnitz, Germany

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  8. Teacher training

    Physik, (21128),LA an Grundschulen (Teacher)

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Plasma Physics (Doctoral Program)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  10. Master

    Radio Physics (Masters)

    China University of Petroleum - Beijing 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics (Doctoral Program)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  12. Master

    Biophysics - MS

    Ohio State University at Mansfield 🇺🇸 Mansfield, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    BS in Physics

    University of Illinois at Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, United States

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  15. Major

    Computational Science (Physics) (Major)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  16. Master

    E02A022, Physics II. A, W, 2, unlimited (Masters)

    Czech Technical University of Prague 🇨🇿 Prague, Czech Republic

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  17. Bachelor

    Educação Física (bacharelado) (Undergraduate)

    University of Paraná - Umuarama 🇧🇷 Umuarama, Brazil

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  18. Other programmes

    M. Sc .in Physics (Elementary)

    University of Khartoum 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. Course work in Department of Physics

    Dr. Harisingh Gour University 🇮🇳 Sagar, India

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  20. Minor

    Physics (M,m,c) (Minor)

    Colorado State University 🇺🇸 Fort Collins, United States

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  21. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Wells College 🇺🇸 Aurora, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Pusan National University 🇰🇷 Pusan, Miryang, Yangsan, South Korea

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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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