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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

    Nuclear Physics (PhD)

    Politecnico di Torino 🇮🇹 Torino (Italy), Italy

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  2. Bachelor

    PHYS, Physics (Bachelor)

    Chicago State University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Lodz (UL) 🇵🇱 Lodz / Łódź, POLAND, Poland

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  4. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Old Dominion University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Soongsil University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  7. Minor

    Physics, Minor

    Columbus State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, Georgia, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Physik, (Lehramt)

    University of Innsbruck 🇦🇹 Innsbruck, Austria

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  9. Master

    Theoretical Physics (Masters)

    Southwest University 🇨🇳 Beibei District Chongqing, China

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  10. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Physics)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  11. Other programmes

    Biophysics

    University of Scranton 🇺🇸 Scranton, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    engenharia física (PhD)

    University of Aveiro 🇵🇹 Aveiro, Portugal

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  13. Undergraduate

    F302 Physics, 4/5 years MPhys (Undergraduate)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    PHY 101 – Elements of Physics (Online Program) (Hybrid Courses)

    St.Vincents College 🇺🇸 Bridgeport, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Otago 🇳🇿 Dunedin, New Zealand

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  17. Undergraduate

    Physics II (Undergraduate)

    National and Kapodistrian University of Athens 🇬🇷 Athens, Greece

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  18. Research

    Physics Research Major

    Eastern Michigan University 🇺🇸 Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Physik (BA)

    University of Oldenburg 🇩🇪 Oldenburg (Germany), Germany

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  20. Bachelor

    Physique Générale (Bachelor)

    Université de Constantine 🇩🇿 Constantine, Algeria

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  21. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics (Radiation Physics)

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  22. Minor

    Nanoscience - Applied Physics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, 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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