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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 (3 Years) [BSc] (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Physics (Applied/Industrial) (Bachelor)

    University of Regina (U of R) 🇨🇦 Regina, Canada

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  3. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Augustana College 🇺🇸 Rock Island, United States

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  4. Major

    Physics (Major)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  6. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate)

    East Carolina University 🇺🇸 Greenville, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Physics, B.S.

    Purdue University Calumet 🇺🇸 Hammond, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics, Bachelor Grammar school teacher, WS and SS

    Technical University Kaiserslautern 🇩🇪 Kaiserslautern, Germany

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  10. Master

    Physics, Master of Science

    Stephen F. Austin State University 🇺🇸 Nacogdoches, United States

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  11. Master

    Radiophysics: Electromagnetic Waves in Environment Information Processes and Systems Physics of Magnetic Phenomena Radiophysical Methods by Application Areas (Masters)

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

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  12. Master

    Solid Earth Physics (Masters)

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

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  13. Major

    Comprehensive Physics (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  15. Master

    Los Angeles, MS, 45, Physics (Course Option), 19021

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  16. Master

    Master Physique - Physique des rayonnements, détecteurs, instrumentation et imagerie

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

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  17. Bachelor

    MPhys/BSc Physics with Astrophysics

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MSc in Plasma Physics

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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  19. Postgraduate

    Nutrição, Atividade Física e Qualidade de Vida (Postgraduate)

    Centro Universitário de Araraquara 🇧🇷 Araraquara, Brazil

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  20. Other programmes

    Physics

    Denison University 🇺🇸 Granville, United States

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  21. Major

    Physics (Astrophysics) (Major) (UC Santa Cruz)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (BA) (Major)

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