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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. Master

    Theoretical Physics (Masters)

    University of Science and Technology of China 🇨🇳 Hefei, China

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  2. Bachelor

    Biophysics (BS)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Course: 原子核物理学序論

    Tsukuba University 🇯🇵 Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan

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  4. Master

    Division of Physics & Applied Physics (Masters)

    College of Sciences | Nanyang Technological University 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore

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  6. Minor

    Minor in Physics

    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Slippery Rock, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Physics

    Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT | Mindanao State University 🇵🇭 Tibanga, Iligan City, Philippines

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  8. Other programmes

    Physics

    Indiana University, Bloomington 🇺🇸 Bloomington, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics (BA)

    Washburn University 🇺🇸 Topeka, United States

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  10. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Grinnell College 🇺🇸 Grinnell, United States

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  11. Major

    Physics (Major)

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

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  12. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Ljubljana 🇸🇮 Ljubljana, Slovenia

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  13. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Alcorn State University 🇺🇸 Alcorn State, United States

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  15. Master

    Physics - Master of Science

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S.

    University of LaVerne 🇺🇸 La Verne, United States, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, BS, MS, PhD, BS

    Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 🇺🇸 Indianapolis, United States

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

    University of Toledo 🇺🇸 Toledo, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, P1703, Doctoral, Full-time, 0, 4

    University of Jan Evangelista Purkyne 🇨🇿 Ustí nad Labem, Czech Republic

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  20. Bachelor

    Sonoma, BS, 124, Physics (Applied Physics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  21. Master

    Spécialité : Géophysique, Master

    Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII) 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  22. Research

    Theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (Postgraduate) (Research Programme)

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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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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