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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. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

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  2. Master

    Physics (Master)

    Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv 🇺🇦 Kiev, Ukraine

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  3. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Linfield College 🇺🇸 McMinnville, Portland, United States

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  4. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  6. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Montana State University Billings 🇺🇸 Billings, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    College of Business Administration | Belmont University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics - M.S., Ph.D. (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  9. Minor

    Physics Minor (Graduate minor)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Physics.

    University of Dohuk (UoD) 🇮🇶 Dohuk, Iraq

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  11. Master

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

    Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg 🇩🇪 Magdeburg, Germany

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  12. Other programmes

    Physique fondamentale

    Université de Ouargla 🇩🇿 Ouargla Algérie, Algeria

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  13. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    Southeastern Louisiana University 🇺🇸 Hammond, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Exploration Geophysics, Bachelor Honours

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  16. Bachelor

    Geophysics, B.S.

    University of California, Santa Barbara 🇺🇸 Santa Barbara, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Nuclear Physics and Technology (Bachelor)

    Ural Federal University 🇷🇺 Ekaterinburg / г. Екатеринбург, Russia

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  18. Master

    Nuclear Science and Technology MSc (FT/PT)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Physics

    Pedagogical University of Slupsk 🇵🇱 Słupsk, Poland

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  20. Other programmes

    Physics

    Cuyahoga Community College 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Nanjing University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu, China

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Humboldt University 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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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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