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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. Bachelor

    Physics: B.S.

    Boston College 🇺🇸 Chestnut Hill, United States

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  2. Graduate

    Plasma Physics, Program in (Graduate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  3. Master

    Radio Physics, 552507 (Master)

    Moscow Power Engineering Institute ( Technical University) 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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  4. Undergraduate

    Theoretical Physics, MPhys (Undergraduate)

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Biological Physics (PhD)

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

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  7. Undergraduate

    Física (Undergraduate)

    Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia 🇨🇴 Tunja, Colombia

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics (PhD)

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    LICENCE Activité physique adaptée et santé

    University of Orleans 🇫🇷 Orléans Cedex 2 France, France

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Marine Geo-physics (Doctorate)

    Ocean University of China 🇨🇳 Qingdao, China

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  11. Master

    Master Physique des matériaux

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

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  12. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Alabama at Birmingham 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics (BA,BS)

    Wayne State University 🇺🇸 Detroit, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor of Science)

    University of Szeged 🇭🇺 Pécs, Hungary

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Arkansas Tech University 🇺🇸 Russellville, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Binghamton University 🇺🇸 Binghamton, United States

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  18. Graduate

    Physics (G) (Graduate)

    University of Groningen 🇳🇱 Groningen, Netherlands

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  19. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Assumption College 🇺🇸 Worcester, United States

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  20. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Santa Clara University 🇺🇸 Santa Clara, United States

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  21. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of Guelph 🇨🇦 Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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  22. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Montana State University at Bozeman 🇺🇸 Montana, 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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