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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 Categories (Major)

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

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  2. Major

    Physics Institute of Physics (Major)

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

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  3. Minor

    Physics Minor

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

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  4. Other programmes

    Physique

    Ecole Supérieure d'Ingénieurs des travaux de la construction (ESITC) 🇫🇷 Metz, France

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  6. Bachelor

    Physique Parcours Physique (Licence Physique)

    Université de Brest (Universite de Bretagne Occidentale) 🇫🇷 Brest, France

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  7. Other programmes

    大学物理实验 (国家级精品课)

    Nankai University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

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  8. Other programmes

    Cohesive physics

    Tianjin Normal University 🇨🇳 Tianjin, China

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Condensed Matter Physics (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  10. Other programmes

    InfiltrationFlow Physics

    College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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  11. Minor

    Instrumentation Physics (Minor)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  12. Master

    MSci, Physics with Astrophysics (F3FM)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Máster Universitario en Atención Fisioterápica en la Actividad Física y el Deporte (Masters)

    Universidad Cardenal Herrera 🇪🇸 Moncada (Valencia), Spain

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Masaryk University 🇨🇿 Brno, Czech Republic

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics (BS)

    Louisiana Tech University 🇺🇸 Ruston, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics (BSc)

    Concordia University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Canada

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  18. Postgraduate

    Physics (Department of) (Postgraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  19. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Rowan University 🇺🇸 Glassboro, United States

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  20. Master

    Physics (Master)

    Masaryk University 🇨🇿 Brno, Czech Republic

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  21. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    East Cibirskaya State Academy of Education 🇷🇺 Irkutsk / г. Иркутск, Russia

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Ph.D., M.S.)

    University of Alabama at Birmingham 🇺🇸 Birmingham, 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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