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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. Bachelor

    BS Physics Scholars

    University of Northern Philippines 🇵🇭 Vigan City, City of Candon, Philippines

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  2. Certificate

    Applied Physics, Physics, CAS, Cert (UG) (Certificate)

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  3. Master

    Maestría Académica en Astrofísica

    Universidad de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Physics, PhD

    Northwestern University 🇺🇸 Evanston, United States

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  7. Scholarship

    Biophysics (Undergraduate Non-degree Granting & Special Program)

    University at Buffalo 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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  8. Postgraduate

    Física (Postgraduate)

    Universidad Nacional de Trujillo 🇵🇪 Trujillo, Peru

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  9. Bachelor

    Applied Physics (Bachelor)

    Waseda University Tokyo 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

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  10. Master

    High-Voltage Technology and Electrophysics (Masters)

    Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding 🇺🇦 Mykolajiv / м.Миколаїв, Ukraine

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  11. Minor

    PHYSICS, Major/Minor

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  12. Postgraduate

    Biophysics (Postgraduate)

    National University of Uzbekistan named by after Mirza Ulugbek 🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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  13. Master

    Geophysics (Master)

    King Saud University 🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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  15. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Curry College 🇺🇸 Milton, United States

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  16. Master

    Biophysics; Bioimaging; Soft Condensed Matter (Masters)

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

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  17. Major

    Physics (Major)

    New York University - Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

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  18. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Physics, 180 hp

    Uppsala University 🇸🇪 Uppsala, Sweden

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  19. Bachelor

    B.Sc. majoring in Physics

    University of Limpopo 🇿🇦 Medunsa, South Africa

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  20. Other programmes

    Physique et mécanique

    University of Douala 🇨🇲 Douala, Cameroon

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  21. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Banja Luka 🇧🇦 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. Soil Physics

    University of Mosul 🇮🇶 Mosul, Iraq

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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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