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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. Master

    Master of Science in Physics

    De La Salle University 🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines

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  2. Other programmes

    MPhys Physics | F303 | 4 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Physics

    Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸 Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette 🇺🇸 Lafayette, United States

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  6. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Northern Illinois University 🇺🇸 DeKalb, United States

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  7. Minor

    Physics (Secondary subjects (minors))

    Humboldt University 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  8. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    The University of Tokyo 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Komaba, Kashiwa, Japan

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  9. Master

    Physics M.Sc.

    University of Stuttgart 🇩🇪 Stuttgart, Germany

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  10. Master

    Physics MSci

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Physics(courses)

    Capilano University 🇨🇦 North Vancouve, Canada

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  12. Bachelor

    Physics, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

    Virginia Commonwealth University 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  13. Minor

    Physics, Minor

    Columbus University 🇺🇸 Daphne, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PhD

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  16. Master

    Physik (Master)

    University of Oldenburg 🇩🇪 Oldenburg (Germany), Germany

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  17. Master

    Physik, M.Sc., Math-Nat, WS/SS

    University of Cologne 🇩🇪 Cologne, Germany

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  18. Master

    Physique Fondamentale et Sciences pour l'Ingénieur (PFSI), Master

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

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  19. Undergraduate

    Semiconductor Physics and Devices (Undergraduate)

    National Taiwan University of Technology and Science 🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan

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  20. Foundation programme

    Applied Physics (Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science)

    Columbia University in the City of New York 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  21. Master

    Continuum Physics (Master)

    Technical University of Denmark 🇩🇰 Lyngby, Denmark

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  22. Master

    Experimental Surface Physics (Master)

    Technical University of Denmark 🇩🇰 Lyngby, Denmark

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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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