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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. Specialisation

    Physics (Speciality)

    The University of New South Wales 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  2. Bachelor

    Physics - B.S.

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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  3. Major

    PHYSICS PRE-MAJOR - AS-T #2 - SFCC

    Community Colleges of Spokane 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Applied, Doctor of Philosophy

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  6. Master

    Polymer and dielectric physics (Masters)

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

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  7. Undergraduate

    Theoretical Physics, Royal Holloway, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Instrumentación en Física (Masters)

    University of Valladolid 🇪🇸 Valladolid, Spain

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  9. Bachelor

    Materialphysik (BSc)

    Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg 🇩🇪 Erlangen, Germany

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Nuclear Science and Technology (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  11. Other programmes

    Physics

    Pusan National University 🇰🇷 Pusan, Miryang, Yangsan, South Korea

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  12. Other programmes

    Physics

    Duke University 🇺🇸 Durham, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor's degree programme)

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

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    George Washington University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Physics (Combined Bachelor (qualifying for the teaching profession))

    Humboldt University 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  17. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    Fayoum University 🇪🇬 Fayoum, Egypt

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  18. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Pomona College 🇺🇸 Claremont, United States

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  19. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Bethel University (Minn.) 🇺🇸 St. Paul, United States

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  20. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics B.Sc.

    University of Stuttgart 🇩🇪 Stuttgart, Germany

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  22. Major

    Physics Major

    Eastern Michigan University 🇺🇸 Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, 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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