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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

    Biophysics: Ph.D.

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  2. Master

    MS in Physics

    University of Memphis 🇺🇸 Memphis, Millington, Jackson, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Astrophysics

    University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Physics

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

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  6. Other programmes

    Physics

    Modern Sciences and Arts University (MSA) 🇪🇬 6 October City, Egypt

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  7. Other programmes

    Physics

    National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur (HP) 🇮🇳 Hamirpur, India

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Central Methodist University 🇺🇸 Fayette, United States

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  9. Major

    Physics (M,m,c) (Major)

    Colorado State University 🇺🇸 Fort Collins, United States

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    University of Roma 'La Sapienza' 🇮🇹 Roma, Italy

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  11. Minor

    Physics (Undergraduate Minor, Program, and Concentration)

    University of Southern Maine 🇺🇸 Portland, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Physics and Astrophysics (B.A.)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, P1703, Doctoral, Combined, 0, 4

    University of Jan Evangelista Purkyne 🇨🇿 Ustí nad Labem, Czech Republic

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PhD

    East Carolina University 🇺🇸 Greenville, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Physik für Pharmazeuten, Biochemiker und Biologen

    Institut für Medizinische Physik und Biophysik, Universität Leipzig 🇩🇪 Leipzig, Germany

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  17. Postgraduate

    Radio Physics (Postgraduate Program)

    Wuhan University of Technology (WUT) 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  18. Other programmes

    Solid State Physics

    Qingdao University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Qingdao, China

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  19. Bachelor

    Biophysics, Bachelor

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  20. Bachelor

    BS, Physics

    Grambling State University 🇺🇸 Grambling, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons): Physics with Placement | F301

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    BSc Physics with Planetary Science

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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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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