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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

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Youngstown State University 🇺🇸 Youngstown, United States

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  2. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD) (First Class Doctoral Degree)

    Beijing University of Technology 🇨🇳 Beijing, China

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  4. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics - M.S., Ph.D.

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Physics and Radiation Technology professional

    Université de Clermont-Ferrand 2 (Université Blaise Pascal) 🇫🇷 Clermont-Ferrand cedex, France

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  8. Minor

    Physics Minor (Graduate minor, Duluth Campus)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S.

    Sam Houston State University 🇺🇸 Huntsville, United States

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  10. Master

    Physics, MPhil, 2 years full-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Physics, MS

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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  12. Master

    Physics: MA, MS

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Precision Science & Technology and Applied Physics (PhD)

    Osaka University 🇯🇵 Osaka /, Japan

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  15. Undergraduate

    Applied Physics (Undergraduate)

    Whitworth University 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Physiks

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

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Condensed Matter Physics (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  18. Other programmes

    Double degree in Physics

    University of Trento 🇮🇹 Trento, Italy

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  19. Other programmes

    Física (Servicio social)

    Universidad de las Américas - Puebla 🇲🇽 Puebla, Mexico

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  20. Master

    M.A. in Physics

    University of California, Santa Barbara 🇺🇸 Santa Barbara, United States

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  21. Undergraduate

    Materials Physics (Undergraduate)

    Dong-A University 🇰🇷 Busan, South Korea

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  22. Major

    Molecular Biophysics (Major)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, 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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