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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

    BSc in Applied Physics

    Kathmandu University 🇳🇵 Kathmandu, Nepal

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  2. Master

    MSc (Applied Physics)

    Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences and Technology 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Pakistan

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Terapia Física y Ocupacional (PhD)

    University of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 San Juan, Puerto Rico

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    52 ED Lyon Physics and Astrophysics (PHAST) (PhD)

    University of Lyon 🇫🇷 Lyon CEDEX 07, France

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  6. Postgraduate

    Applied Physics (MAPH) (Postgraduate)

    University of Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 Harare, Zimbabwe

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  7. Bachelor

    应用物理学 (Bachelor)

    Xidian University 🇨🇳 Xi'an,Shaanxi, China

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  8. Other programmes

    Physics (Distance Learning)

    Queen's University 🇨🇦 Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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  9. Diploma

    Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) (Applied Geophysics)

    Federal University of Technology Akure 🇳🇬 Akure, Ondo Stat, Nigeria

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  10. Master

    MSc in Physics

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Applied Physics (PhD)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  12. Other programmes

    Applied Geophysics

    Addis Ababa University 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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  13. Master

    M.Sc Applied Physics

    University of Engineering and Technology Lahore 🇵🇰 Lahore, Pakistan

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  15. Undergraduate

    Physics-Physical Science (Undergraduate)

    Union University 🇺🇸 Jackson, Germantown,Hendersonville, United States

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  16. Master

    Master of Science in Physics

    Kyambogo University 🇺🇬 Kyambogo, 8km from Kampala City Centre, Uganda

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  17. Master

    M.Sc Radiation Biophysics (Part-Time)

    Ahmadu Bello University 🇳🇬 Zaria, Nigeria

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  18. Minor

    Minor: Physics

    Southwest Minnesota State University 🇺🇸 Marshall, MN, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Applied Geophysics (Bachelor)

    University of Calabar 🇳🇬 Calabar, Nigeria

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  20. Master

    Master of Science in Physics (M.Sc. (Physics))

    Open University of Tanzania (OUT) 🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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  21. Master

    Master of science in physics

    University of Nairobi 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kikuyu, Parklands, Lower Kabete, Upper Kabete, Chiromo, Kisumu, Kenya

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  22. Master

    BS in Pre-med Physics (BPMPH))

    De La Salle University 🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines

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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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