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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. Bachelor

    Petrophysik (Bachelor)

    Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe, Germany

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  2. Master

    Physics (M.S.)

    DePaul University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  3. Major

    Physics (major)

    University of Waterloo 🇨🇦 Waterloo, Canada

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  4. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Xavier University 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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  6. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Physics for specialty AC

    Ternopil National Technical University 🇺🇦 Ternopil, Ukraine

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  8. Bachelor

    Physik (BSc)

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

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  9. Master

    Physik (M.Sc.)

    Georg-August-University of Goettingen 🇩🇪 Göttingen, Germany

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  10. Other programmes

    Polymer Physics

    Qingdao University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Qingdao, China

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  11. Master

    PRF, study plan:Faculty of Science, study plan:General Physics and Mathematical Physics, Physics, study plan:1 (Masters)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  12. Graduate

    Profesorado en Física, Grado, Profesor en Física, Duración: 4 años, Modalidad: Presencial, Localización: Corrientes Capital, Periodicidad: Permanente

    National University of Northeast 🇦🇷 Corrientes, Argentina

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    DOC. U. NANO-PHYSIQUE NANO-COMPOSANT NANO-MESURE (Doctorate)

    Université de Toulouse 3 (Université Paul Sabatier) 🇫🇷 Toulouse, France

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  16. Diploma

    DUT Mesures Physiques (MP) - IUT de Marseille (Diploma)

    Université Paul Cézanne (Aix-Marseille III) 🇫🇷 Aix-en-Provence cedex 1, France

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  17. Specialisation

    Física de los Ensayos no Destructivos (Postgraduate Speciality)

    Universidad Central de Venezuela 🇻🇪 Caracas, Venezuela

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  18. Master

    Master of Physics

    Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) 🇪🇸 Palma (Illes Balears), Spain

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  19. Minor

    Minor in Physics

    Pacific Union College 🇨🇦 Angwin, Canada

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  20. Undergraduate

    PHYS210 Fundamental Problems of Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Bergen (UiB) 🇳🇴 Bergen, Norway

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  21. Postgraduate

    PHYS341 Selected Topics in Experimental Particle Physics (Postgraduate)

    University of Bergen (UiB) 🇳🇴 Bergen, Norway

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  22. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Butler University 🇺🇸 Indianapolis, 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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