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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

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Cherkassy National University 🇺🇦 Cherkassy, Ukraine

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  2. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of Düsseldorf 🇩🇪 Düsseldorf, Germany

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  3. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of Graz 🇦🇹 Graz, Austria

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  4. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Windsor 🇨🇦 Windsor, Canada

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  6. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Atlantic International University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Western University - Canada 🇨🇦 London, Canada

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  8. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Connecticut 🇺🇸 Storrs, United States

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  9. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Fairfield University 🇺🇸 Fairfield, United States

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  10. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    St Hildas College, University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  11. Minor

    Physics - Minor

    University of Wisconsin - Superior 🇺🇸 Superior, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Physics for specialties EE , ES , EM

    Ternopil National Technical University 🇺🇦 Ternopil, Ukraine

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  13. Major

    Physics Major

    Mississippi State University (Meridian) 🇺🇸 Mississippi, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics, Bachelor

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics, BSc

    University of Münster 🇩🇪 Münster, Germany

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  17. Teacher training

    Physik (Teacher)

    University of Oldenburg 🇩🇪 Oldenburg (Germany), Germany

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  18. Research

    Plasma Physics (Postgraduate) (Research Programme)

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

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  19. Postgraduate

    Solid Physics and Technology (Postgraduate)

    University of Bucharest 🇷🇴 Bucuresti, Romania

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  20. Master

    Statistical Physics (Masters)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics (Doctoral programme)

    Nanjing Normal University 🇨🇳 Nanjing, China

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  22. Master

    Biophysics Master

    Nanjing University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu, China

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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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