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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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    Physics (Class L-30)

    University of Messina 🇮🇹 Messina, Italy

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  2. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Fordham University 🇺🇸 Tarrytown, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics and Applied Physics, BS to PhD

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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    Physics Experiments

    Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics of Atomic Nuclei (PhD)

    Far Eastern Federal University 🇷🇺 Vladivostok, Russia, Russia

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  8. Other programmes

    Physics with Astrophysics (with a year in Europe), MPhys, 4 years, Single Subject

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics, Bachelor Honours

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PhD

    The University of Alabama 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  11. Master

    Physik der Erde und der Atmosphäre, M.Sc., Math-Nat, WS/SS

    University of Cologne 🇩🇪 Cologne, Germany

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  12. Master

    Physique de la matière condensée, Master

    Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII) 🇫🇷 Paris, France

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  13. Other programmes

    Radiophysics

    Belarusian State University 🇧🇾 Minsk / г.Минск, Belarus

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  15. Master

    Semiconductor physics and technology (Masters)

    St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  16. Other programmes

    Thursday Seminars on Theoretical Geophysics (DAMTP)

    Department of Applied Mathematics and Physics Theoretical, University of Cambridge (DAMTP) 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Condensed Matter Physics PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Physics

    University of Missouri - Kansas City 🇺🇸 Kansas City, United States

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  20. Master

    Master of Science in Physics

    University of Tulsa 🇺🇸 Tulsa, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Maîtrise en physique

    Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS) 🇨🇦 Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Canada

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  22. Minor

    Minor in Applied Physics

    California State University Channel Islands 🇺🇸 Camarillo, California, 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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