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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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    Theoretical Physics MPhys

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Theoretical Physics MSci

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science Honours in Physics

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  4. Other programmes

    Department of Physics

    Lomonosov Moscow State University 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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    Institute Of Physics Of SÃO Carlos

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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  7. Master

    M.Sc(Hons.) Physics, Duration: 2 years (Semester System)

    Lovely Professional University 🇮🇳 Phagwara, India

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  8. Master

    M1 PHYSIQUE FONDAMENTALE (Masters)

    Université de Toulouse 3 (Université Paul Sabatier) 🇫🇷 Toulouse, France

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  9. Bachelor

    Northridge, BA, 120, Physics (General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Nuclear Physics (Bachelor)

    Arkansas Tech University 🇺🇸 Russellville, United States

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  11. Undergraduate

    PHYS - Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Maryland 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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    Physics

    Swarthmore College 🇺🇸 Swarthmore, United States

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    Physics

    University of Salento 🇮🇹 Lecce, Italy

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    Physics

    Paulista University 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics (PHYBD) (Bachelor)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

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  18. Minor

    Physics (Postgraduate) (Undergraduate Minor)

    University of Tulsa 🇺🇸 Tulsa, United States

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  19. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  20. Master

    Physics, Master of Science in

    Northern Illinois University 🇺🇸 DeKalb, United States

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  21. Master

    Physik, BS/MEd

    Leibniz University of Hannover 🇩🇪 Hannover, Germany

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  22. Graduate

    Theoretical Physics (Graduate) (Provincial Key Discipline)

    University of Science and Technology of China 🇨🇳 Hefei, China

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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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