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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics Ph.D.

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  2. Undergraduate

    Physics with a Year in Europe (Undergraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Undergraduate

    Physics with Teaching (Undergraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  4. Undergraduate

    Physics with Theoretical Physics (Undergraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics, Applied: Bachelor's (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Alaska - Fairbanks 🇺🇸 Fairbanks, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics, Bachelor Vocational school teacher, WS and SS

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  8. Bachelor

    Physik (Bachelor)

    Technical University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Garching, Freising, Germany

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  9. Other programmes

    Physik, Lehramt Gymnasium (PDF/74 KB)

    University Regensburg 🇩🇪 Regensburg, Germany

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  10. Master

    Physique atomique, moléculaire, matière condensée et optique (Masters)

    Université de Lyon 1 (Université Claude Bernard) 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne, France

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  11. Bachelor

    PRF, Faculty of Science, Molecular Biophysics, Physics, 1 (Bachelor)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  12. Undergraduate

    Astrophysics, Queen Mary, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics

    Teerthanker Mahaveer University 🇮🇳 Moradabad, India

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  15. Other programmes

    Course: Física I

    University of Cataluna 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain

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  16. Other programmes

    Educação Física

    Universidade de Marília 🇧🇷 Marilia, Brazil

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  17. Bachelor

    Geophysics & Meteorology (BSc)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MS Physics

    North Carolina A&T State University 🇺🇸 Greensboro, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Biophysics

    Stanford University 🇺🇸 Stanford, Califorrnia, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Photon Physics PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  22. Other programmes

    Physics

    Asian University 🇹🇭 Bang Lamung, Thailand

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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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