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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.

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  • 1,687 institutions
  • 142 countries
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  1. Bachelor

    Major in Physics, B.S.

    Pacific Union College 🇨🇦 Angwin, Canada

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  2. Master

    Mining geophysics (Masters)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Particle Physics PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Physics (Applied) - BSc (Hons)

    University of Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  6. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    Kingsborough Community College 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, United States

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  7. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Randolph-Macon College 🇺🇸 Virginia, United States

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  8. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Western Illinois University, Quad Cities Campus 🇺🇸 Moline, IL, United States

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  9. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Fairfield University 🇺🇸 Fairfield, United States

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  10. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Rhode Island 🇺🇸 Kingston, Providence, United States

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  11. Postgraduate

    Physics of Magnetic Phenomena (Postgraduate)

    East Cibirskaya State Academy of Education 🇷🇺 Irkutsk / г. Иркутск, Russia

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  12. Master

    Physics, (M.Sc.)

    Humboldt University 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics, BS

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

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics, with an option in Instrumentation (B.S.) (Bachelor of Science)

    The American University in Cairo 🇪🇬 New Cairo, Egypt

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  16. Master

    Physik (Master)

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

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  17. Diploma

    Technique and physics of low temperatures (Diploma)

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

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  18. Postgraduate

    Theoretical Physics (Postgraduate)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Positron Physics (PhD)

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Major

    Geophysics (c) (Major Concentrations)

    Colorado State University 🇺🇸 Fort Collins, United States

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  21. Master

    Level-B masters degree program in Theoretical Physics

    Zhejiang Normal University 🇨🇳 Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, China, China

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  22. Graduate

    Molecular Biophysics (Graduate Portfolio Program)

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, 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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