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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. Master

    Master in Physics

    College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, California State University, Long Beach 🇺🇸 Long Beach, California, United States

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  2. Master

    MSc in Physics (EuroMasters) (Postgraduate taught degrees (2013 entry))

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    MSci in Physics

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Undergraduate

    Nuclear Technology (Undergraduate)

    Vietnam National University 🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Applied Physics

    University of Arkansas at Little Rock 🇺🇸 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Physics

    École Supérieure Universitaire Adam Smith 🇫🇷 Colomiers, France

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics ( Bachelor's Degree Programme)

    Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod 🇷🇺 Nizhni Novgorod, Russia

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  9. Major

    Physics (Applied, General) (Major)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  10. Major

    Physics (Major)

    DePauw University 🇺🇸 Greencastle, United States

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  11. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Lyon College 🇺🇸 Batesville, Arkansas, United States

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  12. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Wheeling Jesuit University 🇺🇸 Wheeling, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics with Specialization in Materials Physics BS (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, Doctoral

    West Virginia University 🇺🇸 Morgantown, Keyser, Montgomery, Parkersburg, Charleston, Martinsburg, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics: General (Bachelor of Science)

    Loyola University Maryland 🇺🇸 Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor)

    Universität Fridericana Karlsruhe (Technische Hochschule) 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe, Germany

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  18. Teacher training

    Physik, (33128),Erw. LA an Realschulen (Teacher)

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Plasma Physics (Doctorate)

    Wuhan University 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  20. Master

    Plasma Physics and Thermonuclear Synthesis (Masters)

    Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' 🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria

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  21. Master

    PRF, study plan:Faculty of Science, study plan:Nanotechnology, Physics, study plan:1 (Masters)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  22. Master

    PRF, study plan:Faculty of Science, study plan:Nanotechnology, Physics, study plan:2 (Masters)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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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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