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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. Other programmes

    Applied Physics*

    Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Safety and Clean utilization, North China Electric Power University 🇨🇳 Beijing, Baoding, China

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctorat Physique

    Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I) 🇫🇷 Strasbourg Cedex, France

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctorat Physique Partic.

    Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I) 🇫🇷 Strasbourg Cedex, France

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  4. Master

    Geophysik, Master

    Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel 🇩🇪 Kiel, Germany

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  6. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Miami 🇺🇸 Coral Gables, Miami, Coconut Grove, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Physics

    Finance, University of Reading 🇬🇧 Reading, United Kingdom

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  8. Certificate

    Physics (Graduate Certificate)

    Manukau Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Manukau City, New Zealand

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  9. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate Degree Programs)

    Harvard College 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  10. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major) (UC Davis)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics - Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology (Bachelor)

    California University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 California, United States

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  12. Certificate

    Physics Candidacy Certificate

    University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus 🇺🇸 Pearland, Houston, Texas, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    PHYSICS, BS - Bachelor of Science

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

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  15. Master

    Physics, Master (2 years)

    Ural Federal University 🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg, Russia

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  16. Master

    Physics, Master Program, 120 hp (Graduate)

    Göteborg University 🇸🇪 Göteborg, Sweden

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  17. Master

    Physics, Masters Degree (Research), 2930, Faculty of Science

    The University of New South Wales 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  18. Master

    Physik (Kern- Teilchen- und Astrophysik) (Masters)

    Technical University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Garching, Freising, Germany

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  19. Master

    Physik (Masters) (Minor)

    University of Berne 🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

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  20. Teacher training

    Physik, (L1128),LA Grundschulen (mod.) (Teacher)

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  21. Master

    Physik, Master

    Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel 🇩🇪 Kiel, Germany

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  22. Bachelor

    San Luis Obispo, BS, 180, Physics (General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, 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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