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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

    Plasma Physics (Master)

    Dalian University of Technology 🇨🇳 Dalian, China

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  2. Other programmes

    Technical Physics - full-time, starting - sem. winter

    Technical University of Lodz 🇵🇱 Lodz, Poland

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  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science Advanced (Physics)

    James Cook University of North Queensland 🇦🇺 Townsville, Australia

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  4. Master

    Biophysics (Masters)

    Northeast Agricultural University 🇨🇳 Harbin, China

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  6. Bachelor

    BSc in Physics

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    BSc Physics

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics

    University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl City, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Física

    Universidad Industrial de Santander 🇨🇴 Bucaramanga-Santander-Colombia, Colombia

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  10. Bachelor

    Matematical methods in Physics (Bachelor)

    Technical University of Denmark 🇩🇰 Lyngby, Denmark

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  11. Master

    Mathematical Physics (MSc) (Advanced and executive master's programme)

    University of Amsterdam 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands

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  12. Research

    Particle Physics MSc by Research (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    Physics

    Masaryk University 🇨🇿 Brno, Czech Republic

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  15. Other programmes

    Physics

    Suez Canal University 🇪🇬 Ismaʿilia, Egypt

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  16. Other programmes

    Physics

    Yeditepe University 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey

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  17. Other programmes

    Physics

    Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz University 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

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  18. Major

    Physics (Major)

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

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  19. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Susquehanna University 🇺🇸 Selinsgrove, United States

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  20. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Emory University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  21. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  22. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of North Carolina at Asheville 🇺🇸 Asheville, NC, 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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