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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. Master

    Physics - theoretical and experimental (master level course package)

    University of Southern Denmark 🇩🇰 Odense M, Denmark

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  2. Research

    Physics MSc by Research

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

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics, Bachelor

    Chemnitz University of Technology 🇩🇪 Chemnitz, Germany

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  4. Master

    PHYSICS, MS - Masters of Science

    North Carolina A&T State University 🇺🇸 Greensboro, United States

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  6. Master

    Solid State Physics (Masters)

    Dnipropetrovsk National University 🇺🇦 Dnipropetrovsk / м. Дніпропетровськ, Ukraine

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  7. Undergraduate

    Applied Physics, Royal Holloway, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics (PhD) (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  9. Postgraduate

    Condensed Matter Physics (Postgraduate)

    University of Science and Technology Beijing 🇨🇳 Beijing P. R.China, China

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  10. Other programmes

    Degree in Physics

    Departamento de Física Aplicada | Universidad de Salamanca 🇪🇸 Salamanca, Spain

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics, Geophysical Methods of Mineral Resources Relocation (PhD)

    Far Eastern Federal University 🇷🇺 Vladivostok, Russia, Russia

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  12. Master

    M.Sc. Physics

    University of Delhi 🇮🇳 Delhi, India

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  13. Master

    Master of Science in Physics (M.S.)

    Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  15. Minor

    Minor in Physics

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  16. Master

    MS, Physics, Concentration in Computational Physics

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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  17. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Guelph 🇨🇦 Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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  18. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Southern Methodist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  19. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Trinity College 🇺🇸 Hartford, CT, United States

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  20. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate)

    University of Nis 🇷🇸 Nis, Serbia

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  21. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Oxford, Oriel College 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Physik B.Sc.

    University Regensburg 🇩🇪 Regensburg, Germany

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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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