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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    física (Bachelor)

    University of Aveiro 🇵🇹 Aveiro, Portugal

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  3. Master

    Physics (M.Sc.) (Master)

    Western University - Canada 🇨🇦 London, Canada

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  4. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  6. Minor

    Physics Minor (PHYBD)

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

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  7. Minor

    Physics Minor (PHYBD)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Physics Physics Viewbook

    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Slippery Rock, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics with Cosmology (BSc)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics, B.A., B.S.

    University of California, Santa Barbara 🇺🇸 Santa Barbara, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Stanislaus, BS, 121, Physics (Physics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  12. Master

    Tecnologie per l'ingegneria Nucleare (net-mc2) (Master)

    University of Pisa 🇮🇹 Pisa, Italy

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  13. Other programmes

    Theoretical Physics

    Immanuel Kant State University of Russia (Kaliningrad State University) 🇷🇺 Kaliningrad, Russia

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  15. Other programmes

    Theoretical Physics

    Belarusian State University 🇧🇾 Minsk / г.Минск, Belarus

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics (Doctorate)

    Beijing Institute of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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  17. Bachelor

    Theoretical Physics (with a year in Europe), BSc, 4 years, Single Subject

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  18. Other programmes

    Физика и электротехника

    Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University 🇷🇺 Nizhni Novgorod / г.Нижний Новгород, Russia

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  19. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science (Physics) Honours

    The University of Wollongong 🇦🇺 Wollongong, Australia

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Physics

    Georgia Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  21. Master

    Materials Physics (MSc)

    Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg 🇩🇪 Erlangen, Germany

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  22. Other programmes

    Mathematical Physics Seminar

    Department of Applied Mathematics and Physics Theoretical, University of Cambridge (DAMTP) 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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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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