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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. Bachelor

    Ingegneria Nucleare e della Sicurezza e Protezione(Laurea / Bachelor)

    University of Pisa 🇮🇹 Pisa, Italy

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  2. Major

    Major, Physics - Concentrations and Tracks: General Physics

    Towson University 🇺🇸 Towson, United States

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  3. Master

    Master Physique - Matière condensée et nanophysique

    Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I) 🇫🇷 Strasbourg Cedex, France

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  4. Other programmes

    PHY Physics

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Physics

    Qingdao University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Qingdao, China

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    Physics

    University of Parma 🇮🇹 Parma, Italy

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  8. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  9. Other programmes

    Physics

    Ohio University - Zanesville 🇺🇸 Zanesville, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Indiana State University 🇺🇸 Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics (BSc)

    University of Calgary 🇨🇦 Calgary, Canada

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctorate)

    Soochow University 🇨🇳 Suzhou Industrial Park, China

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  13. Major

    Physics (Major)

    George Washington University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  15. Master

    Physics (Master MS)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  16. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Pukyong National University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  17. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of Toledo 🇺🇸 Toledo, United States

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  18. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Ruhr-University Bochum 🇩🇪 Bochum, Germany

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  19. Minor

    Physics (Minor)

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  20. Specialisation

    Physics (Speciality)

    Jaroslavl State University 🇷🇺 Yaroslavl, Russia

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  21. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Huntington University 🇺🇸 Huntington, United States

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  22. Research

    Physics MSc by Research (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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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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