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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.

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  • 1,687 institutions
  • 142 countries
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  1. Master

    Physics MS

    University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus 🇺🇸 Pearland, Houston, Texas, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Physik, Wintersemester, kein N.C. (Bachelor)

    Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg 🇩🇪 Magdeburg, Germany

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  3. Bachelor

    Physik,TE/BSc

    Leibniz University of Hannover 🇩🇪 Hannover, Germany

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  4. Master

    Technical Physics: Applied Plasma Physics and Controlled (Masters)

    Kazan (Volga) Federal University 🇷🇺 Kazan Republic of Tatarstan, Russia

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  6. Other programmes

    The Structure of Matter: from Solid-State Physics to Nano-Materials (PH2300)

    Ecole centrale de Paris 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  7. Undergraduate

    Éducation physique (Undergraduate)

    University of Moncton 🇨🇦 Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

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  8. Major

    Biophysics (Major)

    Marquette University 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Licentiate in Physics

    Pontifical Catholic University of Chile 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile

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  10. Master

    Master of Science in Physics

    California State University Long Beach 🇺🇸 Long Beach, California, United States

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  11. Master

    MASTER Physique et sciences pour l'ingénieur SPECIALITE Electronique, signal et microsystèmes FINALITE Recherche

    University of Orleans 🇫🇷 Orléans Cedex 2 France, France

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  12. Master

    MSci Physics with, Industrial Experience (F305)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    Physics

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  15. Other programmes

    Physics

    North Dakota State University 🇺🇸 Fargo, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Physics

    AGH University of Science and Technology 🇵🇱 Krakow, Poland

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  17. Master

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

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Dnipropetrovsk National University 🇺🇦 Dnipropetrovsk / м. Дніпропетровськ, Ukraine

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  19. Master

    Physics (G) (Master)

    University of Groningen 🇳🇱 Groningen, Netherlands

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  20. Diploma

    Physics (Graduate Diploma)

    Manukau Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Manukau City, New Zealand

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  21. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    Merton College, University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  22. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of California, Irvine 🇺🇸 Irvine, 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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