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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. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    Georgia Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Bio Physics

    Marshall University 🇺🇸 Huntington, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    BIOPHYSICS, Cornell University, Doctorate, Ph.D.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Intervention en activité physique (ancien programme) (Bachelor)

    University of Québec at Montreal (UQAM) 🇨🇦 Montréal, Canada

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  6. Master

    Master of Science (MS) in Physics

    University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl City, United States

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  7. Master

    Master's Degree in Theoretical Physics

    Autonomous University of Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. in Physics

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

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Photon Physics PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

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

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  11. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  12. Master

    Physics (Master of Education)

    Humboldt University 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  13. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  15. Minor

    Physics (undergraduate minor)

    Birmingham-Southern College 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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  16. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Utah Valley University 🇺🇸 Orem, Heber, United States

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  17. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics - Ph.D.

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  19. Minor

    Physics Minor

    Biola University 🇺🇸 La Mirada, California, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PHD, Graduate, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Physik B.Sc. Lehramt an Berufskollegs

    RWTH Aachen University / German Research School 🇩🇪 Aachen, Germany

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  22. Other programmes

    Physik, LHR, LGy, LBK

    University of Paderborn 🇩🇪 Paderborn, 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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