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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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  • 1,687 institutions
  • 142 countries
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  1. Master

    MS in Physics: General Physics

    University of Memphis 🇺🇸 Memphis, Millington, Jackson, United States

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  2. Master

    Optics Radio Physics (Masters)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  3. Other programmes

    Physics

    Baker University 🇺🇸 Baldwin City, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Physics (BA)

    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Slippery Rock, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Northern Illinois University 🇺🇸 DeKalb, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Texas A&M University - Kingsville 🇺🇸 Kingsville, United States

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  8. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Southwest Minnesota State University 🇺🇸 Marshall, MN, United States

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  9. Major

    Physics (Major) (UC Santa Cruz)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  10. Master

    Physics (Master of Arts in Teaching-Grades 9-Adult)

    Fairmont State University 🇺🇸 Fairmont, United States

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  11. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Ural State Technical University 🇷🇺 Ekaterinburg, Russia

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  12. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate major)

    The University of Sydney 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

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  13. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Lehigh University 🇺🇸 Bethlehem, United States

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  15. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Vietnam National University 🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam

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  16. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Chatham University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics, BS

    State University of New York at Stony Brook 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, New York, United States

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  18. Master

    Physics, M.S.

    University of Rhode Island 🇺🇸 Kingston, Providence, United States

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  19. Master

    Physics, Master of Science in

    Cleveland State University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  20. Master

    Physics, Specialist, Master, PhD, DSc Degree

    National Technical University of Ukraine 🇺🇦 Kyiv-56, Ukraine

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics,Albany, University at, Doctorate, Ph.D.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    San Bernardino, BS, 183, Physics (Applied Physics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, 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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