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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. Major

    Physics (Major)

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

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  2. Master

    Physics (Master Vocational school teacher)

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD) (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  4. Master

    Physics (Polymer Physics) MS

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate) (College of Arts and Sciences)

    East Stroudsburg State University 🇺🇸 East Stroudsburg, United States

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  7. Research

    Physics Research, King's College London, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics, Full Time & Part Time, BSc & BSc (Hons)

    University of the West of Scotland 🇬🇧 Paisley, Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Physics, Master of Science

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  10. Teacher training

    Physik, (E1128),Erw.LA Grundschulen(mod.) (Teacher)

    University Wuerzburg, Germany 🇩🇪 Würzburg, Germany

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  11. Bachelor

    San Luis Obispo, BA, 180, Physics (Physics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    San Luis Obispo, BS, 180, Physics (Electro-optics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  13. Postgraduate

    Semiconductor Physics (Postgraduate)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  15. Master

    Technical Physics:Thermophysics (Masters)

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

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  16. Other programmes

    Theoretical Physics

    T. G. Shevchenko University 🇷🇺 Tiraspol, Russia

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  17. Bachelor

    Biophysics, Bachelor Honours

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

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  18. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Computational and Molecular Biophysics (PhD)

    Washington University in St. Louis - School of Medicine 🇺🇸 St. Louis, United States

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  20. Undergraduate

    Course 8 - Physics (Undergraduate)

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  21. Master

    Mathematical Physics (Masters)

    University of Science and Technology of China 🇨🇳 Hefei, China

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  22. Other programmes

    Physics

    Prairie View A&M University 🇺🇸 Prairie View, Texas, 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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