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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. Certificate

    Physics (Certificate)

    Belarussian State Agrarian Technical University 🇧🇾 Minsk / г.Минск, Belarus

  2. Other programmes

    Физика [26]

    Tashkent University of Information Technology 🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

  3. Certificate

    Biophysics (Certificate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  5. Major

    Applied Physics (Major)

    Xavier University 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

  6. Master

    Master in Condensed Matter Physics

    University of Luxembourg 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, Luxembourg

  7. Diploma

    Airy Physics (Postgraduate Diploma )

    Minoufiya University 🇪🇬 Shebin Al-Kom, Menoufia, Egypt

  8. Master

    Physics (MS)

    American University of Beirut 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon

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  10. Other programmes

    Physics

    Université Abou Bekr Belkaid, Tlemcen 🇩🇿 Tlemcen, Algeria

  11. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Maiduguri 🇳🇬 Maiduguri, Nigeria

  12. Other programmes

    Physique de Semi conducteur

    University of Béchar 🇩🇿 Béchar, Algeria

  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D Physics

    Queen Arwa University (QAU) 🇾🇪 Sana'a, Yemen

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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