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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. Postgraduate

    Geophysics and Tectonics (Postgraduate)

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Geophysics/Applied Geophysics (B.S.) (UCLA)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    M. Sc .in Physics (Nuclear Physics)

    University of Khartoum 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan

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  4. Other programmes

    Physics

    Fudan University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctorate)

    Université de Besançon (Université de Franche Comté) 🇫🇷 Besançon, France

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  7. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    University of Toledo 🇺🇸 Toledo, United States

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  8. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Simmons College 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  9. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Hamline University 🇺🇸 Saint Paul, United States

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  10. Major

    Physics (Major) (UC Irvine)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  11. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Pusan National University 🇰🇷 Pusan, Miryang, Yangsan, South Korea

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  12. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Augustana College, Sioux Falls South Dakota 🇺🇸 Sioux Falls, United States

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  13. Master

    Physics (MS)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics with Specialization in Computational Physics BS (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  17. Minor

    Physics, Minor Requirements

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Millersville, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Physics, MPhys (Hons)

    Physics, Durham University 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Physik (Masters)

    University of Graz 🇦🇹 Graz, Austria

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  20. Scholarship

    Solid Earth Physics (Doctoral Degree Awarding Discipline)

    University of Science and Technology of China 🇨🇳 Hefei, China

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  21. Master

    Solid Earth Physics (Masters)

    Chang'an University 🇨🇳 Xi’an City, China

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  22. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, 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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