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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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    Physics

    University of Trento 🇮🇹 Trento, Italy

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    Pedagogical University of Cracow 🇵🇱 Cracow, Poland

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  3. Associate

    Physics (Associate of Science (AS))

    Phillips Community College, Helena-West Helena Campus 🇺🇸 Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Physics (BA), Requirements, Policies & Course Sequence

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Millersville, United States

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  6. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    Kyeongsang National University 🇰🇷 Kyeongnam, South Korea

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  7. Master

    Physics (MA.,MSandPhD)

    Wayne State University 🇺🇸 Detroit, United States

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  8. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Cedarville University 🇺🇸 Cedarville, United States

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  9. Major

    Physics (Major) (Dornsife)

    University of Southern California 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  10. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Fairmont State University 🇺🇸 Fairmont, United States

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  11. Minor

    Physics (Teaching Minor)

    Montana State University Billings 🇺🇸 Billings, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Physics General Program (BS)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics with Specialization in Astrophysics BS (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics with Theoretical Physics (Bachelor)

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S.

    Boise State University 🇺🇸 Boise, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor)

    University of Potsdam 🇩🇪 Potsdam, Germany

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  18. Master

    Plasma Physics (Master’s Degree (2.5-3 Years))

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

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  19. Bachelor

    Sonoma, BA, 120, Physics (Physics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Физика (Bachelor)

    Ural Federal University 🇷🇺 Ekaterinburg / г. Екатеринбург, Russia

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  21. Other programmes

    Course: Fsica Nuclear

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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    Geophysics

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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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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