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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

    Condensed Matter Physics (Postgraduate)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

    De La Salle University 🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines

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  3. Undergraduate

    Física (Profesorado) (4 años) (Undergraduate)

    National University of Mar del Plata 🇦🇷 Mar del Plata, Argentina

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Molecular Biophysics (Doctoral Degree Program)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Nuclear (Bachelor)

    University of North Carolina at Asheville 🇺🇸 Asheville, NC, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics (B.A., B.S.)

    Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Bloomsburg, United States

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  9. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    Dalhousie University 🇨🇦 Halifax, Canada

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  10. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Westminster College, Salt Lake City 🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, United States

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  11. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Ocean University of China 🇨🇳 Qingdao, China

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  12. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    Augsburg College 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Physics I

    Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology 🇵🇰 Peshawar, Pakistan

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  15. Major

    Physics, Four-year Baccalaureate (Undergraduate Major)

    Lawrence Technological University 🇺🇸 Southfield, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Ph.D., Science

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Theoretical physics

    University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD) 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland

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  18. Bachelor

    Computational Physics - option in B.A., Physics

    University of Montana 🇺🇸 Missoula, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Introduction to nuclear and subnuclear astrophysics (PhD)

    Politecnico di Torino 🇮🇹 Torino (Italy), Italy

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Joint Doctoral Program SDSU/UCSD - Geophysics (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    LICENCE Physique et sciences pour l'ingénieur

    University of Orleans 🇫🇷 Orléans Cedex 2 France, France

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  22. Bachelor

    Licence Professionnelle Vieillissement et activités physiques adaptées (Mention SANTE)

    Université de Marne la Vallée 🇫🇷 Marne-la-Vallee, France

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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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