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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

    BSc, Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Calgary 🇨🇦 Calgary, Canada

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  2. Other programmes

    Course: PHY-13 Introduction to Modern Physics, Fall 2004

    Tufts University 🇺🇸 Medford, United States

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  3. Master

    física (Masters)

    University of Aveiro 🇵🇹 Aveiro, Portugal

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  4. Master

    Geophysics (M.S.)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    IMPRS Physics of Biological and Complex Systems (PhD)

    Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB) 🇩🇪 Göttingen, Germany

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    MPhys Physics with Professional Experience

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Fuel (Master’s Degree (2.5-3 Years))

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

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  9. Bachelor

    Nuclear Science (Bachelor)

    Georgia Regents University 🇺🇸 Augusta, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    PH-Physics Courses

    University of Alabama at Birmingham 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    physics

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

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    Physics

    Kannur University 🇮🇳 Kannur Dist. Kerala. South India, India

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  13. Other programmes

    Physics

    Central Connecticut State University 🇺🇸 New Britain, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor) (Combined Bachelor - Secondary Subjects (No Teacher Training Option))

    Humboldt University 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

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  16. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Bowling Green State University 🇺🇸 Bowling Green, United States

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  17. Major

    Physics (Major)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  18. Master

    Physics (Master Secondary school teacher)

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  19. Undergraduate

    Physics (Normal) (Undergraduate)

    Nanjing Normal University 🇨🇳 Nanjing, China

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  20. Master

    Physics 1 (Master)

    Technical University of Denmark 🇩🇰 Lyngby, Denmark

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics and astrophysics (Doctoral studies)

    University of Savoja 🇫🇷 Chambery, France

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  22. Undergraduate

    Physics and Technology (Undergraduate)

    University of Ljubljana 🇸🇮 Ljubljana, Slovenia

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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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