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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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  • 142 countries
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    Physics

    Lone Star College | University Park 🇺🇸 The Woodlands, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor Of Science)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  3. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  4. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Kazan (Volga) Federal University 🇷🇺 Kazan Republic of Tatarstan, Russia

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  6. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Concord University 🇺🇸 Athens, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre, Brazil

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  8. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Valparaiso University 🇺🇸 Valparaiso, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics of information (PhD)

    Politecnico di Torino 🇮🇹 Torino (Italy), Italy

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  10. Master

    Physics of the condensed condition (Masters)

    Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abay 🇰🇿 Almaty / г. Алматы, Kazakhstan

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics, BSc, 3 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Physik, B.A. LA HRGe, Math-Nat, örtlicher NC, WS

    University of Cologne 🇩🇪 Cologne, Germany

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  13. Other programmes

    Physik, Lehramt Realschule (PDF/63 KB)

    University Regensburg 🇩🇪 Regensburg, Germany

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  15. Other programmes

    Theoretical and mathematical physics

    Southern Federal University 🇷🇺 Rostov-on-Don / Ростов на Дону, Russia

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  16. Other programmes

    Theoretical Physics

    Guizhou University 🇨🇳 Guiyang, China

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  17. Postgraduate

    Theoretical Physics (Postgraduate)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  18. Other programmes

    Theoretical Physics | DPhil

    University of Oxford, Oriel College 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  19. Undergraduate

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    Stanford University 🇺🇸 Stanford, Califorrnia, United States

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  21. Postgraduate

    Biophysics (Postgraduate)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  22. Undergraduate

    Física Computacional (Undergraduate)

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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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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