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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. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  2. Minor

    Physics (Minor) (Minor)

    Henderson State University 🇺🇸 Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics (Physics and High Technology) (BSc Honours) (with thesis option & with co-op options)

    University of Windsor 🇨🇦 Windsor, Canada

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Post-doctoral Program)

    Beijing University of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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  6. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Dong-eui University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  7. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia 🇮🇹 Modena, Reggio, Italy

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics Base (Bachelor’s Degree (4 Years))

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

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  9. Bachelor

    Physik, 2-Fächer-Bachelor

    Technical University of Braunschweig 🇩🇪 Braunschweig, Germany

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  10. Bachelor

    Physik, B.A. LA SP, Math-Nat, KP, WS

    University of Cologne 🇩🇪 Cologne, Germany

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  11. Bachelor

    Physik, Bachelor of Science, 6 Semester

    University of Konstanz 🇩🇪 Konstanz, Germany

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  12. Other programmes

    Technical Physics ( FUMAD )

    University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow 🇵🇱 Rzeszów, Poland

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  13. Other programmes

    Astrophysics

    Ohio University 🇺🇸 Athens, United States

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  15. Undergraduate

    Ciências Físicas e Biomoleculares (Undergraduate)

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Geophysics and geophysical methods of mineral exploration (Doctoral Program)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Mathematical Physics (Doctoral Program)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  18. Major

    Mathematical Physics (major)

    University of Waterloo 🇨🇦 Waterloo, Canada

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  19. Other programmes

    Modern Physics I

    National Tsing Hua University 🇹🇼 Hsinchu, Taiwan

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Nuclear Physics PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Particle Physics (Master)

    Utrecht University (UU) 🇳🇱 Utrecht, Netherlands

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  22. Other programmes

    Physics

    Affiliate of East Siberian State Technological University in City of Ust-Ilimsk 🇷🇺 Ust-Ilimsk / г. Усть-Илимск, Russia

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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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