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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. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Virginia Tech, OIRED 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Physics (Exchange program)

    University of Oslo - UiO 🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway

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  3. Graduate

    Physics (Graduate)

    University of Insubria 🇮🇹 Varese, Italy

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (M.S., Ph.D.)

    University of Idaho 🇺🇸 Moscow, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics (PHYS) (Bachelor)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

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  7. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate Major)

    Cosmopolitan University 🇺🇸 FL, United States

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  8. Minor

    Physics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  9. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    DePaul University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics B.S.

    University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus 🇺🇸 Pearland, Houston, Texas, United States

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  11. Master

    Physics M.S. (Duluth)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Physics of Medicine

    Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa 🇵🇱 Czestochowa, Poland

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics, BS

    Western Washington University 🇺🇸 Bellingham, United States

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  15. Master

    Physics, Master Secondary school teacher, WS and SS

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  16. Master

    Physics, MS

    East Carolina University 🇺🇸 Greenville, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Physik (B.Sc.)

    University of Wuppertal 🇩🇪 Wuppertal, Germany

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    PRF, Faculty of Science, Applied Physics, Physics, study plan:1 (Doctor)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  19. Master

    PRF, study plan:Faculty of Science, study plan:Digital and Instrument Optics, Physics, study plan:1 (Masters)

    Palacky University 🇨🇿 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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  20. Other programmes

    Radiowave physics

    Southern Federal University 🇷🇺 Rostov-on-Don / Ростов на Дону, Russia

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  21. Bachelor

    San Diego, BS, 120, Physics (Modern Optics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    San Francisco, BS, 120, Physics (Physics - GENERAL)

    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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