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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

    BSc (Hons): Physics | F300

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  2. Undergraduate

    Introduction to Solid State Physics (Undergraduate)

    National Taiwan University of Technology and Science 🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan

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  3. Master

    Master in geophysics

    Universitat Ramon Llull 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain

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  4. Postgraduate

    Materials Physics and Applications (Postgraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Molecular Biophysics, PhD

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics & Applied Physics (Doctorate)

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

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (BA), Nanotechnology - Course Sequence

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Millersville, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Federal University of Technology Akure 🇳🇬 Akure, Ondo Stat, Nigeria

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  10. Minor

    Physics (Departmental Minor)

    St. Anselm College 🇺🇸 Manchester, United States

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  11. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    University of Massachusetts at Boston 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  12. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Shandong University at Weihai 🇨🇳 Weihai,P.R.China, China

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  13. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Randolph-Macon College 🇺🇸 Virginia, United States

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  15. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Tsinghua University 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics and Applied Physics (Bachelor)

    National University of Ireland Galway 🇮🇪 Galway, Ireland

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  17. Master

    Physics of apparatus, elements, and systems (Masters)

    Kremenchuk Mykhailo Ostrogradskyi State Polytechnic University 🇺🇦 Kremenchuk / м. Кременчук, Ukraine

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  18. Bachelor

    Physics: Minor, Bachelor's (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Alaska - Fairbanks 🇺🇸 Fairbanks, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor)

    Saarland University 🇩🇪 Saarbrücken, Germany

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  20. Master

    Physik M.Sc.

    University Regensburg 🇩🇪 Regensburg, Germany

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  21. Master

    Plasma Physics and Plasma Technologies (Masters)

    Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' 🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Semiconductor Physics (Doctoral Program)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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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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