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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

    Физика (Bachelor)

    Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University 🇷🇺 Novosibirsk, Russia

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  2. Master

    Institute of Physics and Technology (PhysTech) (Masters)

    Ural Federal University 🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg, Russia

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  3. Minor

    Minor, Physics

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Molecular Biophysics

    Institute for Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics 🇷🇺 Pushino, Russia

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  6. Diploma

    Nuclear Tech. (Diploma)

    Cape Fear Community College 🇺🇸 Wilmington, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Physics (AS Degree – For University Transfer)

    Cochise College 🇺🇸 Douglas, United States

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  8. Major

    Physics (Major)

    New Mexico State University 🇺🇸 Las Cruces, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics (PHYBD) (Bachelor)

    Penn State Greater Allegheny 🇺🇸 PA - Pennsylvania, United States

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  10. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Tulsa 🇺🇸 Tulsa, United States

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  11. Master

    Physics and Astrophysics MSci (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Physics of Fiber Materials (Masters)

    Donghua University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  13. Diploma

    Physics of metals (Diploma)

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

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics with Theoretical Physics (BSc)

    Department of Physics, Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics, Bachelor (Dual Degree)

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    PHYSICS, MS, PhD

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  18. Master

    Physics, N1701, Master, Full-time, 120, 2

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

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  19. Teacher training

    Physik (Teacher)

    University of Ulm 🇩🇪 Ulm, Germany

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  20. Bachelor

    Physik, Bachelor

    Technical University of Braunschweig 🇩🇪 Braunschweig, Germany

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  21. Bachelor

    Physikalische Technik (Bachelor)

    Fachhochschule Jena 🇩🇪 Jena, Germany

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  22. Master

    Physique théorique, Master

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

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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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