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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. Master

    Nano Material Physics Master / Ph.D.

    Nanjing University 🇨🇳 Jiangsu, China

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  2. Major

    Physics (Applied) (Major)

    St. Anselm College 🇺🇸 Manchester, United States

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  3. Major

    Physics (M,m,c) (Major Concentrations)

    Colorado State University 🇺🇸 Fort Collins, United States

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  4. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    College of William and Mary 🇺🇸 Williamsburg, United States

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  6. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate)

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette 🇺🇸 Lafayette, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    National University of Science and Technology 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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  8. Graduate

    Physics - Graduate School

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics with Teaching B.S. (Bachelor)

    Temple University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  10. Master

    Physik (Biophysik) (Masters)

    Technical University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Garching, Freising, Germany

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  11. Bachelor

    Sacramento, BA, 120, Physics (Teacher Preparation)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    BA, BS - Physics

    University of Denver 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Course 8 - Physics

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Business School 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Degree in Physics

    Universidad de Salamanca 🇪🇸 Salamanca, Spain

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  16. Undergraduate

    Geophysics (Undergraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Licence Physique et sciences pour l'ingénieur - Electronique, signal et automatique

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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  18. Master

    Méthodes physiques en télédétection (MPT), Master

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

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  19. Other programmes

    Physics

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Physics

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

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor of Science)

    Loyola University Maryland 🇺🇸 Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Southern Illinois University 🇺🇸 Edwardsville, 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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