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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

    Geophysics (Major)

    University of Oklahoma at Norman 🇺🇸 Oklahoma, United States

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  2. Minor

    Geophysics and Planetary Physics (Undergraduate Minor - College of Letters and Science)

    University of California, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics (BA) (Major)

    Boston University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Victoria (Uvic) 🇨🇦 Victoria, Canada

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  6. Foundation programme

    Physics (Foundation Program)

    Sumy State University 🇺🇦 Sumy, Ukraine

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  7. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Connecticut College 🇺🇸 New London, United States

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  8. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Rice University 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  9. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

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

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  10. Other programmes

    Physics (Non-Degree Program)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Physics (professional)

    Rivne State Humanitarian University 🇺🇦 Rivne, Ukraine

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  12. Bachelor

    Physics BA (Accelerated Degree Program)

    Binghamton University 🇺🇸 Binghamton, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics of Condensed Conditions (PhD)

    Far Eastern Federal University 🇷🇺 Vladivostok, Russia, Russia

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  15. Research

    Physics Research

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Teacher training

    Physics Teaching (BATeaching)

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics, (B.A.)

    Long Island University 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, Brookville, United States

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  18. Major

    Physics, Major

    Wheaton College Massachusetts 🇺🇸 Norton, Massachusetts, United States

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  19. Minor

    Physics, Minor

    Wheaton College Massachusetts 🇺🇸 Norton, Massachusetts, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Astrophysics (B.S.) (UCLA)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    BSc, Physics with a Preliminary Year of Study (F308)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

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

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

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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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