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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

    Physikalische Technik (B.Sc.)

    University of Applied Sciences Mittweida 🇩🇪 Mittweida, Germany

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  2. Other programmes

    Techniques instrumentales (DUT Mesures physiques)

    Université de Rouen - Haute Normandie 🇫🇷 Mont-Saint-Aignan, France

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  3. Postgraduate

    Thermo physics and theoretical heating tequnics (Postgraduate)

    Affiliate of East Siberian State Technological University in City of Ust-Ilimsk 🇷🇺 Ust-Ilimsk / г. Усть-Илимск, Russia

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  4. Master

    Física Médica (Masters)

    Universidad Central de Venezuela 🇻🇪 Caracas, Venezuela

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  7. Other programmes

    Physics

    Jeju National University 🇰🇷 Jeju, South Korea

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  8. Bachelor

    physics (bachelor of arts degree)

    Wake Forest University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor's Degree Minor)

    Penn State Erie - The Behrend College 🇺🇸 Erie, United States

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  10. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  11. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Missouri - Kansas City 🇺🇸 Kansas City, United States

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  12. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Bucknell University 🇺🇸 Lewisburg, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics/Course 8 (Bachelor)

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Physik

    Universität Flensburg 🇩🇪 Flensburg, Germany

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  16. Master

    Physik (Master of Science)

    University of Greifswald 🇩🇪 Greifswald, Germany

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  17. Master

    Climate Physics, University College London, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Other programmes

    Computational & Molecular BiophysicsPh.D.

    Washington University in St. Louis 🇺🇸 St Louis, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Condensed Matter Physics (Doctoral Degree (3-4 Years))

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

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  20. Major

    Mathematical Physics (Major)

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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  21. Master

    Nuclear Technique and Technologies (Masters)

    Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' 🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (L3) (Bachelor)

    Université d' Amiens (Université de Picardie - Jules Verne) 🇫🇷 Amiens, France

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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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