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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

    Physics (Vancouver), Faculty of Science, Bachelor of Science, UBC Vancouver

    The University of British Columbia - Vancouver Campus 🇨🇦 Vancouver B.C., Canada

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  2. Bachelor

    Physics and Astrophysics BSc (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Physics of Semiconductors and Nanostructures

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

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  4. Other programmes

    Physics Program

    University of Quindío 🇨🇴 Armenia, Colombia

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S., Option:Computational Physics

    Penn State Erie 🇺🇸 Erie, PA, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, M.A., Ph.D.

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

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  8. Master

    Physics, MA

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Physik, Lehramt Grundschule (PDF/64 KB)

    University Regensburg 🇩🇪 Regensburg, Germany

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  10. Bachelor

    San Marcos, BS, 120, Applied Physics (Applied Physics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Stellar Astrophysics

    National Tsing Hua University 🇹🇼 Hsinchu, Taiwan

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  12. Undergraduate

    Theoretical Physics, University College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    Exploration and fight Astrophysics (Yale University - MIT - Harvard University Open Course)

    Northeastern University 🇨🇳 Shenyang, China

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  15. Other programmes

    hidrogeofísica (curso de formação avançada)

    University of Aveiro 🇵🇹 Aveiro, Portugal

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  16. Bachelor

    Licence Physique et sciences pour l'ingénieur - Physique

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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  17. Master

    Mathematische Physik, Master of Science (Konsekutiv)

    Hamburg University 🇩🇪 Hamburg, Germany

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  18. Master

    MSci in Physics with a Year in Europe

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    MSci in Physics with Theoretical Physics

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    physics

    University of Strasbourg 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor of Science)

    Manukau Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Manukau City, New Zealand

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  22. Master

    Physics (Master Of Science)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, 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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