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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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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. (Physics)

    University of Cape Coast 🇬🇭 Cape Coast, Ghana

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  2. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Terapia Física Bachillerato

    Universidad Autónoma de Centro América (UACA) 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics (PhD)

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

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  6. Other programmes

    Physics

    Al Baha University 🇸🇦 Patio, Saudi Arabia

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  7. Master

    ASTROMUNDUS - Astrophysics (Erasmus Mundus Masters Course)

    Gent University 🇧🇪 Gent, Belgium

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  8. Diploma

    Biophysics (Diploma)

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Condensed State Physics (Doctorate)

    Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics 🇧🇾 Minsk / г.Минск, Belarus

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  10. Scholarship

    Nuclear Safety and Security Specialization Course: a competition for 4 grants

    University of Pisa 🇮🇹 Pisa, Italy

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Biophysics (Doctoral degree with nom length of study)

    Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) 🇳🇴 Trondheim, Norway

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  12. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    University of Mindanao 🇵🇭 Davao City, Philippines

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  13. Scholarship

    Microphysics & Nuclei Physics (Doctoral Degree Awarding Discipline)

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

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

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  16. Other programmes

    Applied Physics & Instrumentation (Hons) Part-time

    Cork Institute of Technology 🇮🇪 Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland

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  17. Bachelor

    Bachelors Degree in Physics

    National University of Rwanda 🇷🇼 Butare, Rwanda

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  18. Diploma

    Physics (Diploma)

    University of Dohuk (UoD) 🇮🇶 Dohuk, Iraq

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  19. Bachelor

    Bachillerato en Terapia Física

    Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Costa Rica

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) (Applied Geophysics)

    Federal University of Technology Akure 🇳🇬 Akure, Ondo Stat, Nigeria

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  21. Master

    Applied marine physics ( Master of Science)

    University of Miami 🇺🇸 Coral Gables, Miami, Coconut Grove, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Applied Physics, Bachelor of Science (BS)

    University of Nevada - Las Vegas 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, 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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