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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

    Radio-physics, Bachelor (4 years)

    Ural Federal University 🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg, Russia

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  2. Bachelor

    Radiophysics: Laboratories at Universities (Bachelor)

    Kazan (Volga) Federal University 🇷🇺 Kazan Republic of Tatarstan, Russia

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  3. Other programmes

    SOIL 513A (3) Advanced Soil Physics

    University of British Columbia | Faculty of Land and Food Systems 🇨🇦 Vancouver - British Columbia - Canada., Canada

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  4. Master

    Astrophysics, MSc (Postgraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Other programmes

    Biophysics (Non-Degree Program)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  7. Master

    Condensed Matter Physics (Masters)

    Soochow University 🇨🇳 Suzhou Industrial Park, China

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  8. Postgraduate

    Condensed Matter Physics | DPhil (Postgraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    DOC. UNIV. ASTROPHYSIQUE PLANETOLOGIE SC. ET TECH. SPATIALES (Doctorate)

    Université de Toulouse 3 (Université Paul Sabatier) 🇫🇷 Toulouse, France

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  10. Master

    Nuclear Science and Technology (Masters)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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  11. Other programmes

    Physics

    Augustana College, Sioux Falls South Dakota 🇺🇸 Sioux Falls, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Physics

    Creighton University 🇺🇸 Omaha, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Physics (Dual Honours)

    Keele University 🇬🇧 Keele, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Physics (M.S.) (Masters)

    University of Texas at San Antonio 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Downtown Campus, San Antonio, United States

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  16. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  17. Major

    Physics (Major)

    University of Minnesota, Morris 🇺🇸 Morris, United States

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  18. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Westminster College 🇺🇸 New Wilmington, United States

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  19. Major

    Physics (major)

    Washington and Lee University - Business School 🇺🇸 Lexington, United States

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  20. Master

    Physics (Masters) (Master's Degree Programme)

    Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod 🇷🇺 Nizhni Novgorod, Russia

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  21. Graduate

    Physics (PHYS) (Approved for Graduate Credit)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  22. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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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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