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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. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

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  2. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Linfield College 🇺🇸 McMinnville, Portland, United States

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  3. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Connecticut 🇺🇸 Storrs, United States

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  4. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    New Mexico State University 🇺🇸 Las Cruces, United States

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  6. Minor

    Physics (Minor - Only Program)

    University of Arkansas - Fort Smith 🇺🇸 Fort Smith, United States

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  7. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Southwestern Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸 Weatherford, United States

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD)

    Emory University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics (PHYBD) (Bachelor)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  10. Graduate

    Physics (PHYS) (Graduate)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  11. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate)

    University of Patras 🇬🇷 Patras, Greece

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  12. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Southwest University 🇨🇳 Beibei District Chongqing, China

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  13. Other programmes

    Physics in Technology

    University of Hail 🇸🇦 Hail, Saudi Arabia

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  15. Other programmes

    Physics of condensed state

    Kuban State University 🇷🇺 Krasnodar, Russia

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, B.S./M.S. (UCSD Students Only), Ph.D. (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Plasma Physics (Program in), Ph.D.

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  18. Postgraduate

    Radiophysics (Postgraduate)

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

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  19. Other programmes

    Radiophysics (Specialist)

    Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv 🇺🇦 Kiev, Ukraine

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  20. Undergraduate

    Undergraduate program in Material Physics

    Zhejiang Normal University 🇨🇳 Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, China, China

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  21. Master

    Física (Masters)

    Universidad Central de Venezuela 🇻🇪 Caracas, Venezuela

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  22. Master

    Master & Ph.D. Program of Applied Physics, Physics (M.S., Ph.D.)

    National Dong Hwa University 🇹🇼 Hualien, Shoufeng, Taiwan

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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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