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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 (H3 Course)

    Nanyang Junior College 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore

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  2. Master

    Physics (M.S.)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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  3. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Humboldt State University 🇺🇸 Arcata, United States

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  4. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Idaho 🇺🇸 Moscow, United States

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  6. Major

    Physics (Major) (UC Riverside)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  7. Research

    Physics (Research)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  8. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Kyeongsang National University 🇰🇷 Kyeongnam, South Korea

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  9. Minor

    Physics Minor (Non-Degree)

    Harding University 🇺🇸 Searcy, Arkansas, United States

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  10. Undergraduate

    Physics with Cosmology (Undergraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Physics, M.S.

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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  12. Minor

    Physics, Minor (UC Santa Barbara)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics: Applied Science Track (Bachelor of Science)

    Loyola University Maryland 🇺🇸 Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics: M.S., Ph.D. (UC Santa Cruz)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  16. Master

    Physik/Physics, M.Sc., WS+SS

    Technical University of Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  17. Master

    Physique - champs, particules et matière condensée (Masters)

    University of Savoja 🇫🇷 Chambery, France

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  18. Master

    Physique subatomique et astrophysique (Masters)

    Université de Lyon 1 (Université Claude Bernard) 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne, France

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  19. Bachelor

    PRF, Faculty of Science, Physics, 1 (Bachelor)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  20. Master

    PRF, study plan:Faculty of Science, study plan:Molecular Biophysics, Physics, study plan:1 (Masters)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  21. Master

    Technical physics (Masters)

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

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  22. Postgraduate

    Theoretical Physics (Postgraduate)

    Chernivtsi National University named after Yuriy Fedkovych 🇺🇦 Chernivtsi, Ukraine

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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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