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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. Major

    Physics (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    St. Norbert College 🇺🇸 De Pere, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics and Applied Physics, PhD

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

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics Honors Program (BA)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Physics, Master of Science (M.S.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Foggy Bottom - Main Campus, Full-Time, Part-Time

    George Washington University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics,Binghamton University, Doctorate, Ph.D.

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

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  8. Master

    Physik,Gy/MEd

    Leibniz University of Hannover 🇩🇪 Hannover, Germany

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  9. Postgraduate

    Plasma Physics (Postgraduate Program)

    Wuhan University of Technology (WUT) 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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  10. Other programmes

    Astrophysics

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    BA - Physics (Theoretical Track)

    Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Edinboro, United States

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  12. Undergraduate

    Educação Física (Undergraduate)

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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  13. Undergraduate

    Geophysics (Undergraduate)

    Universidade de Sao Paulo 🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil

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  15. Major

    Major Physics (60 credits)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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  16. Bachelor

    Materials Physics (Bachelor)

    Wuhan University of Science and Engineering 🇨🇳 Wuhan, Hubei, China

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  17. Bachelor

    MPhys (Hons) Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Surrey 🇬🇧 Surrey, United Kingdom

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  18. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Physics (B.S.)

    University of California, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics (BA), Meteorology (Fall 2011)

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Millersville, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv 🇺🇦 Kiev, Ukraine

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctorate)

    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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