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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Seminarial course of the Ph. D. in physics (PhD)

    Politecnico di Torino 🇮🇹 Torino (Italy), Italy

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  2. Bachelor

    Физика конденсированного состояния (Bachelor)

    Tambov State University Named After G.R. Derzhavina 🇷🇺 Tambov / Тамбов, Russia

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  3. Undergraduate

    Geofísica (Undergraduate)

    Southern Methodist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  4. Master

    MSci Geophysics | F660 | 4 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. (Physics)

    Eternal University 🇮🇳 Baru sahib, India

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics (BS)

    Houston Baptist University 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  8. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Stony Brook University 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, United States

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  9. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    China University of Petroleum - Beijing 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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  10. Research

    Physics (Research)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  11. Teacher training

    Physics (Secondary Subjects (Teacher Training Option)Here, Too, Enrolment In The Winter Semester Only)

    Humboldt University 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  12. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Louisville 🇺🇸 Louisville, United States

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  13. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Union University 🇺🇸 Jackson, Germantown,Hendersonville, United States

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  15. Minor

    Physics Minor

    Eastern Michigan University 🇺🇸 Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Doctor of Philosophy

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  17. Master

    Physics, MS (together with USC Columbia)

    University of South Carolina - Beaufort 🇺🇸 Beaufort, United States

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  18. Master

    Physik (M.Sc.)

    University of Wuppertal 🇩🇪 Wuppertal, Germany

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  19. Master

    Physik (Physik der Kondensierten Materie) (Masters)

    Technical University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Garching, Freising, Germany

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  20. Master

    Physique des particules, Master

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

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  21. Postgraduate

    Theoretical Physics (Postgraduate)

    University of Science and Technology Beijing 🇨🇳 Beijing P. R.China, China

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences (with Major in Geophysics)

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, 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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