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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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    Physics (H1 Course)

    Nanyang Junior College 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore

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  2. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Widener University 🇺🇸 Chester, United States

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  3. Major

    Physics (Major)

    California State University, Fresno 🇺🇸 Fresno, California, United States

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  4. Major

    Physics (Major) (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  6. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Texas State University 🇺🇸 San Marcos, United States

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  7. Research

    Physics (Postgraduate) (Research )

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics Ph.D.

    University of California, Irvine 🇺🇸 Irvine, United States

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  9. Master

    Physik, Master of Science (Konsekutiv)

    Hamburg University 🇩🇪 Hamburg, Germany

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  10. Other programmes

    Public Physic, Division of

    Zhejiang University 🇨🇳 Hangzhou, China

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  11. Other programmes

    Technical Physics ( FUMAZ )

    University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow 🇵🇱 Rzeszów, Poland

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  12. Other programmes

    Applied Physics

    Marshall University 🇺🇸 Huntington, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Climate Physics, University College London, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Undergraduate

    Degree in Physics (Undergraduate)

    Universidad de Valencia 🇪🇸 Valencia, Spain

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  16. Undergraduate

    Fiber Physics (Undergraduate)

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

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  17. Other programmes

    Introduction to Atomic and Molecular Physics (PH2812)

    Ecole centrale de Paris 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Nuclear Physics PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  19. Undergraduate

    PHYS --- Physics (pdf) (Undergraduate)

    Utah Valley University 🇺🇸 Orem, Heber, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Mysore 🇮🇳 Mysore, Mandya, Hassan, India

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Austin Peay State University 🇺🇸 Clarksville, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (BSc)

    Department of Physics, Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, 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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