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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. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major at Xavier University USA)

    Xavier University 🇵🇭 Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

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  2. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Kannur University 🇮🇳 Kannur Dist. Kerala. South India, India

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics - BSc (F300)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  4. Other programmes

    Physics AS/A2 Level

    Abingdon and Witney College 🇬🇧 Abingdon, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Physics with a Year in Europe (MSci)

    Department of Physics, Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S. (Major)

    University of California, Merced 🇺🇸 Merced, United States

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  8. Minor

    Physics, Minor

    University of the Sciences in Philadelphia 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  9. Master

    Physik / Technische Physik, MSc

    Leibniz University of Hannover 🇩🇪 Hannover, Germany

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  10. Bachelor

    Physik plus vertieftes Nebenfach Meteorologie (Bachelor)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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  11. Master

    Plasma Physics (Masters)

    Donghua University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  12. Master

    Radio Physics Master / Ph.D.

    Nanjing University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu, China

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Radiophysics (Doctoral Program)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  15. Teacher training

    Teaching Methodology of Physics

    Soochow University 🇨🇳 Suzhou Industrial Park, China

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  16. Other programmes

    Technical Physics - full-time, starting - sem. summer (Eng.)

    Technical University of Lodz 🇵🇱 Lodz, Poland

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  17. Postgraduate

    Theoretical physics (Postgraduate)

    St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  18. Research

    Theoretical Physics MSc by Research

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Condensed Matter Physics Master / Ph.D.

    Nanjing University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu, China

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  20. Bachelor

    Geophysics, BSc, 3 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Geophysik, Master of Science (Konsekutiv)

    Hamburg University 🇩🇪 Hamburg, Germany

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  22. Master

    Laser Physics and Optics (Masters)

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

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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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